Aspirin (ASA) Flashcards
1
Q
Asprin: Generic name
A
Acetylsalicylic Acid
2
Q
Asprin: Class
A
Platelet aggregation inhibitor
3
Q
Asprin: Actions
A
- inhibits normal tendency for platelets to accumulate inside injured or occluded coronary arteries
… thereby improving blood flow through vessels to better perfuse the heart - Blocks formation of Thromboxin A2
4
Q
Asprin: Onset/Duration
A
Onset: 15-30 minutes minutes
Duration: days (antiplatelet effects)
5
Q
Asprin: indications
A
Discomfort/Pain of suspected CARDIAC origin
6
Q
Asprin: Dosage/Routes
A
Adult only:
324mg PO …. four 81mg chewable tablets
7
Q
Aspirin: contraindications
A
None
8
Q
Aspirin: side effects
A
GI upset (indigestion, nausea/vomiting, epigastric pain, heartburn)
Occult or prolonged bleeding
9
Q
Aspirin: packaging
A
81 mg tablets
