Aspirin

Question 1

Aspirin Class

Answer 1

Analgesic (pain relief), antipyretic (reduce fever), Anti-platelet aggregate, NSAID,

Question 2

Aspirin Action

Answer 2

Impedes clotting action and prolongs bleeding by blocking platelet aggregation. Increases pain threshold and reduces fever by acting on the hypothalamus.

Question 3

Aspirin Indications

Answer 3

Fever, pain relief, chest pain with suspected AMI or ischemia

Question 4

Aspirin Contraindications

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, pts with known bleeding disorders, acute asthma

Question 5

Aspirin Onset/Duration

Answer 5

Onset: 30-45 min
Duration: 1-4 hr

Question 6

Aspirin Adult Dose/Route

Answer 6

Adult: 162-325 mg PO (children’s 81mg baby tablets)

Question 7

Aspirin Pedi Dose/Route

Answer 7

Not recommended

Question 8

Aspirin Side Effects

Answer 8

• Prolonged bleeding
• nausea
• vomiting
• rash
• heartburn
• GI bleeding
• epigastric pain
• wheezing

Question 9

Aspirin Intereacrtions

Answer 9

warfarin (Coumadin) and other anticoagulants may potentiate the effect

Question 10

Aspirin Precautions

Answer 10

Use caution in patients with recent surgery, active GI bleeding or ulcers, liver disease, hypersensitivity to other NSAIDs, and asthma (may increase viscosity of respiratory secretions and cause mucus plug formation)