Aspirin

Question 0

What are the indications of use for Aspirin?

Answer 0

It is is given to patients with signs/symptoms of ischemic chest pain

Question 1

What his the drug action for Aspirin?

Answer 1

Anti-inflammatory, relieves fever, and impedes blood clotting

Question 2

What are the contraindications of giving Aspirin?

Answer 2

Allergy to the drug, bleeding disorders ( Thromboxytopenia, Hemophilia, Von Willebrands), children, active bleeding, affirmative answer to any question in special notes

Question 3

What are the side effects for Aspirin?

Answer 3

Nausea, GI bleeding, rash, tinnitus

Question 4

What are some special notes about Aspirin?

Answer 4

Low doses are more effective for anti-clotting, prescribed daily dose, pregnancy category D, ask patient: have you taken any aspirin already today? If so how much?, are you allergic to aspirin?, do you have any bleeding disorders?, prescribed daily blood thinner is NOT a contraindication for administration, may precipitate asthma related problems with known history of asthma.

Question 5

What is the usual dose for Aspirin?

Answer 5

162-324 mg chewable tablets (2-4 baby aspirin). 1 aspirin is 81 mg.

Question 6

What are you going to monitor report and document when administering Aspirin?

Answer 6

Vital signs within 5 minutes after administration.