Aspirin Flashcards
1
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Aspirin dose
A
160-325mg PO, not for pedi
2
Q
Aspirin class
A
Analgesic, antipyretic, platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory
3
Q
Aspirin side effects
A
Nausea/Vomiting Stomach pain GI bleeding Dizziness Confusion Tinnitis
4
Q
Aspirin indications
A
Inhibit platelet aggregation in the presence of chest pain suggestive of an acute myocardial infarction.
5
Q
Aspirin action
A
Aspirin produces analgesia and reduces inflammation and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. It decreases platelet aggregation.
6
Q
Aspirin contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
Active gastro-intestinal bleed
Acute asthma attack
Bleeding disorder
