Aspirin

Question 1

Aspirin Trade Name

Answer 1

Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph

Question 2

Aspirin Classification

Answer 2

Medscape:
Antiplatelet Agents, Cardiovascular; Antiplatelet Agents, Hematologic; NSAIDs; Salicylates

Capital:
Anti-platelet aggregator

Question 3

Aspirin Mechanism

Answer 3

Medscape:
Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandin by cyclooxygenase; inhibits platelet aggregation; has antipyretic and analgesic activity

Capital:
Inhibits platelets from forming thromboxane A2, which causes platelets to aggregate and arteries to constrict.

Question 4

Aspirin Onset of Action

Answer 4

Capital:
30-40 mins

Question 5

Aspirin Duration of Action

Answer 5

Capital:
Variable

Question 6

Aspirin Indications

Answer 6

CT Protocols:
An anti-platelet drug for use in cardiac chest pain.

Capital:
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS)

Question 7

Aspirin Contraindications

Answer 7

CT Protocols:
History of anaphylaxis to aspirin or NSAIDs, Active GI bleeding

Capital:
Hypersensitivity, relatively contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcers/GI bleeding

Question 8

Aspirin Side Effects/ Precautions/ Comments

Answer 8

Capital:
Bronchospasm, Prolonged bleeding, GI bleeding, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Heartburn

Question 9

Aspirin Adult Dose

Answer 9

CT Protocols:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
If patient has not taken Aspirin within 24 hours and is able to swallow; administer 324 mg PO (chewable). If patient has taken Aspirin within 24 hours, supplement

Question 10

Aspirin Pediatric Dose

Answer 10

Not Recommended

Question 11

Aspirin
Max Dose Adult (Pediatric)

Answer 11

324 mg

Question 12

Aspirin Routes of Administration

Answer 12

PO

Question 13

Aspirin How Supplied

Answer 13

81mg chewable tablets