MCQ – 65527

A patient on drug shown in the picture below can present with which of the following factors? 

A.	Prolonged BT.
B.	Prolonged PT.
C.	Prolonged APTT.
D.	Prolonged CT.

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Correct Answer � A Explanation

Ans:A.)Prolonged Bleeding Time.

Aspirin

• It irreversibly inhibits the synthesis of thromboxane A2 by platelets, which is necessary for platelet aggregation.
• Since platelet aggregation is impaired, bleeding time is increased.
• Bleeding time is indicative of function of platelets.