Aspirin

Question 1

Brands of Aspirin

Answer 1

Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph

Question 2

Classification of Aspirin

Answer 2

Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Question 3

Mechanism of action of Aspirin

Answer 3

Decreased platelet aggregation

Question 4

Indications of Aspirin

Answer 4

Chest pain, S/S of AMI

Question 5

Contraindications of Aspirin

Answer 5

hypersensitivity to med. or NSAIDs, bleeding ulcer, hemorrhagic states, hemophilia

Question 6

Onset of Aspirin

Answer 6

20-30mins

Question 7

Metabolism of Aspirin

Answer 7

metabolized in the liver

Question 8

Side effects of Aspirin

Answer 8

GI/GU: GI ulcers, stomach bleeding

Resp: Use with caution in pts with asthma. Anaphylaxis

Question 9

Adult dosage of Aspirin

Answer 9

160-325mg PO, usually four 81mg tablets chewed up

Question 10

Pediatric dosage of Aspirin

Answer 10

not recommended

Question 11

OD management of Aspirin

Answer 11

contact poison control, TX symptoms, maintain ABC’s. Initial TX of an acute OD is administrating activated charcoal. Repeated doses of charcoal have been beneficial

Question 12

Routes of administration of Aspirin

Answer 12

PO

Question 13

Precautions/ Special considerations of Aspirin

Answer 13

Use with caution in pts with peptic ulcers, mild diabetes, or gastritis. Alcohol and/or Warfarin use may increase the risk of bleeding.

Question 14

Storage requirements of Aspirin

Answer 14

store at room temp 68-77ºF