Aspirin

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

Chest pain suspicious of myocardial infarction

Question 2

Dosage

Answer 2

4 tablets at 81 mg

1 tablet at 325 mg

Question 3

Administration

Answer 3

Chew and swallow

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

• unable to swallow safely
• allergy to aspirin or sensitivity, as in the case of some asthmatics
• G.I. bleeding
• bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia
• Patient has taken a full dose of aspirin in prior six hours

Question 5

Relative contraindications

Answer 5

(Benefit must outweigh risk of treatment, to be determined by Medical Director)

• Pregnancy
• Taking a blood thinner such as warfarin
• Recent surgery

Question 6

Side effects

Answer 6

Usually none, but stomach upset possible