Aspirin

Question 1

Aspirin, ____ (_________ _____)

Answer 1

ASA (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Question 2

Aspirin Class

Answer 2

Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Question 3

Aspirin Actions

Answer 3

• inhibits normal tendency for platelets to accumulate inside injured or occluded coronary arteries, thereby improving blood flow through vessels to better perfume the heart.
• Blocks formation of Thromboxin A2

Question 4

Aspirin Onset

Answer 4

15-30 min

Question 5

Aspirin Duration

Answer 5

Days (antiplatelet effects)

Question 6

Aspirin indications

Answer 6

Discomfort/Pain of suspected Cardiac origin (S-126)

Question 7

Aspirin Dosage/Route

Answer 7

Adult only:
324mg PO SO

Question 8

Aspirin Contraindications

Answer 8

None

Question 9

Aspirin Adverse Effects

Answer 9

• GI upset
• heartburn

Question 10

Aspirin Packaging

Answer 10

81 mg chewable tablets

Question 11

Aspirin Administration

Answer 11

• 4 tablets chewed or swallowed
• Aspirin may be withheld if an equivalent dose has been administered by a healthcare professional prior to arrival of EMS.

Question 12

Aspirin Cautions & Considerations

Answer 12

• can give if patient is on anticoagulants
• Contact BH of concern regarding the administration of Aspirin to patients having pain of suspected cardiac origin, relieved prior to arrival of EMS.

Question 13

Aspirin Special Info

Answer 13

If aspirin is not given, document the reason.