Aspirin

Question 1

Aspirin:
Classification -
1. ___

Answer 1

Classification -
1. Platelet inhibitor.
(Others not listed in PCPs: “platelet aggregation inhibitor,” antiplatelet, NSAID, salicylate, analgesic, antipyretic)

Question 2

Aspirin:
Action -
1. ___

Answer 2

Action -

1. Inhibits platelet aggregation in patients with suspected acute MI.

Question 3

Aspirin:
Onset of Action -
1. ___

Answer 3

Onset of Action -

1. 5-30 minutes.

Question 4

Aspirin:
Duration of Action -
1. ___

Answer 4

Duration of Action -

1. Decreasing by 1/7th over 7 days.

Question 5

Aspirin:
Indication -
1. ___
2. ___

Answer 5

Indication -

1. Suspected ischemic chest pain.
2. Suspected acute coronary syndrome.

Question 6

Aspirin:
Contraindication -
1. ___
2. ___

Answer 6

Contraindication -

1. Patients with known allergy to salicylates.
2. Possible hemorrhagic stroke.

Question 7

Aspirin: 
Use with Caution -
1. \_\_\_ 
2. \_\_\_ 
3. \_\_\_

Answer 7

Use with Caution -

1. Patients taking anticoagulants.
2. Patients with active ulcer disease.
3. Patients with asthma.

Question 8

Aspirin:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: ___

Answer 8

Dosage and Administration -
1. Adult: 162 mg, or if not already taking ASA then give 324 or 325 mg (chewing is preferable). Ensure aspirin is non-enteric coated.

Question 9

Aspirin:
Adverse Reaction -
1. ___

Answer 9

Adverse Reaction -

1. None in the non-allergic patient with prescribed field dosage.

Question 10

Aspirin:
Dosage and Administration -
1. Pediatric: ___

Answer 10

Dosage and Administration -

1. Pediatric: Contact Mary Bridge.