Asked by Brynleigh Wheeler on May 31, 2024

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​Encourages the formation of a blood clot to control or stop bleeding

A) ​antiarrhythmic
B) ​​anticholinergic
C) antidepressant
D) antiemetic
E) ​anti-inflammatory
F) antitussive
G) ​contraceptive
H) diuretic
I) expectorant
J) hemostatic
K) ​hypnotic
L) ​insulin
M) ​muscle relaxant
N) ​sedative/tranquilizer
O) ​vasopressor

Hemostatic

Pertaining to the stopping or controlling of bleeding.

Blood Clot

A blood clot is a gel-like mass formed by platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding and is crucial in repair processes, but can be harmful when formed inappropriately in veins or arteries.

Bleeding

The act of losing blood from the circulatory system due to injury or illness.

  • Recognize and systematize diverse types of pharmaceuticals based on their mechanism of pharmacological action.
  • Outline the medical employment of various pharmacological groups.
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Thando MtshaliJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
J
Explanation :
Hemostatic agents are specifically designed to encourage the formation of blood clots to control or stop bleeding.