Aspirin G1

Question 1

Aspirin Class

Answer 1

• Analgesic NSAID
• Antipyretic (reduces fever)
• Platelet aggregation inhibitor

Question 2

Aspirin MOA

Answer 2

• Decreases platelet aggregation (clumping) by blocking thromboxane A2.

Question 3

Aspirin Indications

Answer 3

• Cardiac chest pain
• ECG changes or other signs/symptoms suggesting myocardial ischemia

Question 4

Aspirin Adult dose

Answer 4

• 162 - 324 mg

Question 5

Aspirin Contraindications

Answer 5

• Known hypersensitivity to salicylates or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories.
• Bleeding ulcer, hemorrhagic states, hemophilia
• Children and adolescents

Question 6

Aspirin Adverse reactions

Answer 6

• Use with caution in patients with asthma history, anaphylactic reactions have occurred.

Question 7

Aspirin Pediatric dose

Answer 7

• Don’t use on kids