Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Question 1

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Class:

Answer 1

Salicylate, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, platelet aggregation inhibitor

Question 2

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Inhibits production of cyclooxygenase which inhibits platelet aggregation.
Pain and fever reduction.
Higher doses it acts as an anti-inflamatory.

Question 3

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Indications:

Answer 3

Acute coronary syndrome and stroke.

Question 4

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Contraindications:

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity and can increase risk of Reyes syndrome if given to children or adolescents with viral illness.

Question 5

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Precautions:

Answer 5

Administer with caution in patients asthma, liver disease, alcohol abuse, kidney disease or known clotting problems.

Question 6

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Side Effects:

Answer 6

GI Upset, GI Bleed with prolonged use, N/V, wheezing.

Question 7

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Interactions:

Answer 7

None significant.

Question 8

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Dosage:

Answer 8

160 to 325mg chewable aspirin.

Question 9

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Routes:

Answer 9

Chewable preferred due to quick absorption.

Question 10

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Notes:

Answer 10

People diagnosed with asthma have higher incidence of Aspirin allergy.

Question 11

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

Myths/Facts:

Answer 11

Aspirin can NEVER be given to children. - Myth.

Under a physicians care, can be given by IV at very high doses.

Question 12

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, ASA)

NH Notes:

Answer 12

NH does not recommend Aspirin administration for stroke.
Recommended does is 81-324mg.
NH protocol is 3.0