Aspirin

Question 1

Preparation

Answer 1

300mg dispersible tablets

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Myocardial ischemia

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Severe allergy and third trimester of pregnancy

Question 4

Cautions

Answer 4

“BBC”
Known bleeding disorder
Known worsening of bronchospasms with NSAIDs
Clinically significant bleeding

Question 5

Action

Answer 5

NSAID that inhibits the production of enzyme cycloxygenase which reduces the formation of prostaglandins and thromboxane.

Is used for it’s anti platelet activity in prehospital setting.

Question 6

Route

Answer 6

Per oral and chewed

Question 7

Dose

Answer 7

300mg

Question 8

Side effects

Answer 8

“Bee Gees”

Bleeding that increases
Gastrointestinal bleeding/ ulcers

Question 9

What do you do if patient has taken aspirin for chest pain

Answer 9

Is it enteric coated, how much did they take and did they chew it?

Still in mouth —> spit out, admin ours
Chewed and swallowed aspirin —> don’t admin anymore aspirin
Swallowed 300mg meet enteric coated aspirin—> admin ours

Question 10

Why is third trimester of pregnancy a contraindication?

Answer 10

Aspirin can cause premature delivery and premature closing of the ductus arterious which is the artery that diverts blood away from the pulmonary arteries to the aorta.