Aspirin Flashcards
1
Q
Aspirin Trade Name?
A
Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph
2
Q
Aspirin Classification?
A
NSAID, Anti-Platelet Aggregator
3
Q
Aspirin Mechanism?
A
Blocks COX enzymes, thereby inhibiting proteinoids which are responsible for platelet aggregation and without platelet aggregation, blood clots can’t effectively form.
4
Q
Aspirin Indications?
A
In EMS. Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
5
Q
Aspirin Contraindications?
A
- Hypersensitivity
- Relatively contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcers/GI bleeding
6
Q
Aspirin Side Effects/Precautions?
A
- Abdominal
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Bronchospasm
- Prolonged bleeding
- GI bleeding
7
Q
Aspirin Adult Dose?
A
324mg
8
Q
Aspirin Pediatric Dose?
A
Not Recommended
9
Q
Aspirin Onset of Action?
A
30 - 45 minutes
10
Q
Aspirin Duration of Action?
A
Variable
11
Q
Aspirin Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?
A
325mg (Adults)
12
Q
Aspirin Routes of Administration?
A
PO
13
Q
Aspirin How Supplied?
A
81mg chewable tablets
