Aspirin Flashcards
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Aspirin
Class:
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Platelet inhibitor
Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
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Aspirin
Mechanism of Action:
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Blocks platelet aggregation
3
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Aspirin
Indications:
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Acute CP suggestive of MI
Suspected cardiac ischemia
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Aspirin
Contraindications:
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Hypersensitivity
5
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Aspirin
Precautions:
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GI bleeding
GI upset
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Aspirin
Side effects:
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Heartburn
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Wheezing
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Aspirin
Adult Dosage:
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81mg - 325mg
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Aspirin
Route:
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PO
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Aspirin
Pediatric Dosage:
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NOT recommended
(May cause Reye’s-Johnson Syndrome)
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Aspirin
Onset:
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5 to 30 minutes
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Aspirin
Duration:
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3 to 6 hours
