Laura’s doctor informs her that she has started to develop plaque buildup in her arteries. in order to prevent arterial thrombosis, which class of medications is laura’s doctor likely to prescribe to her? angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor angiotensin ii receptor antagonist anticoagulant antiplatelet agent beta blocker

Anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents.

Explanation:

Anticoagulants are also called blood thinners which block the steps required to make a clot thereby slow down the clot or plaque buildup in the arteries. A common anticoagulant is Warfarin.

Antiplatelets medications to prevent excessive clotting or plaque. Platelets are proteins help to heal wound by making blood clots but excessive clotting in arteries buildup plaque leading to heart diseases.

All other class of medications i.e. ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor antagonist, beta blockers are used to control Hypertension and they don't contribute to prevent arterial thrombosis.

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