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What are the three most common drugs given to a patient post surgery?

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According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, between 20% and 40% of all surgery patients experience postoperative nausea and vomiting. In addition to antiemetics, the three most common drugs given to a patient post surgery are analgesics for pain control and anticoagulants to prevent blood clots.