An Antithrombin Agent

Question

An antithrombin agent
A) causes jaundice.
B) prevents blood coagulation.
C) fights infection.
D) stimulates the synthesis of hemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

An antithrombin agent is a medication that inhibits or prevents blood coagulation. It is often used to prevent thrombosis, which is the formation or presence of blood clots in blood vessels. Therefore, the correct answer is B. It does not cause jaundice, fight infection, or stimulate the synthesis of hemoglobin.