Aspirin (ASA) ACS Medication

Question 1

Classification:

Answer 1

• Antiplatelet
• Nonnarcotic analgesic
• Antipyretic

Question 2

Action:

Answer 2

• Prevents formation of a chemical known as thromboxane A2
• Thromboxane A2 causes platelets to clump together, or aggregate, and form plugs that cause obstruction/ constriction of small coronary arteries

Question 3

Indications:

Answer 3

• Fever
  -Inflammation
• Angina
• AMI
• Pts complaining of pain, pressure, squeezing, crushing in the chest that may be cardiac in origin

Question 4

Adverse Effects:

Answer 4

• Anaphylaxis
• Angioedema
• Bronchospasm
• Bleeding
• Stomach irritation
• Nausea / vomiting

Question 5

Contraindications:

Answer 5

• GI bleeding
• Active ulcer disease
• Hemorrhagic stroke
• Bleeding disorders
• Children w/ chickenpox/flu like symptoms
• Known sensitivity

Question 6

Dosage Myocardial Infarction (Adult):

Answer 6

• 160-324 mg PO
• 300 mg rectal suppository

Question 7

Dosage Myocardial Infarction (Pediatric)

Answer 7

• 3 to 5 mg/kg/day to 5-10 mg/kg/day given as single dose

Question 8

Dosage Pain/Fever (Adult):

Answer 8

• 324 to 650 mg PO every 4-6 hours