Which of the following anticoagulant medications works by binding to and inhibiting the activity of thrombin, thereby preventing the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin?

A Warfarin
B Heparin
C Argatroban ✓
D Aspirin

Explanation

Argatroban is a direct thrombin inhibitor that binds to and inhibits the activity of thrombin, preventing the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin and thereby exerting its anticoagulant effect.

Source

Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10th edition
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high