Aspirin

Question 1

Aspirin (class)

Answer 1

analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

platelet aggregate inhibitor

Question 2

Aspirin (MOA)

Answer 2

blocks clotting mechanisms by inihibiting platelet aggreegation around damaged areas of blood vessels

promotes blood flow to ischemic heart tissues

Question 3

Aspirin (Indications)

Answer 3

chest pain of suspected cardiac origin

Question 4

Aspirin (contraindications)

Answer 4

known allergy to ASA ot ASA induced asthma, bleeding disorders/actively bleeding, suspected aortic dissection, chicken pox/flu symptoms in children

Question 5

Aspirin (adverse reactions/side effects)

Answer 5

tinitis, gi bleeding, gi upset (dyspepsia, heartburn, epigastric pain, nausea/vomiting

Question 6

Aspirin (Pediatric note)

Answer 6

not recomended in emergency setting

Question 7

Aspirin (Dosage and administration)

Answer 7

324mg PO or 4 chewed baby aspirin

Question 8

Aspirin (special information)

Answer 8

OLMC should be consulted for pt taking anticoagulants

use caution in patients with gastric ulcers or gi bleeding

decomposes at high temperatures or humidity. discard pills that crumble or have vinegar odor

cross sensitivity with other NSAIDS may exist

can be given if patient has already taken ASA that day

metabolized faster hen chewed

use with caution in last trimester of pregnancy

linked to reyes syndrome in children with concurrent viral infection