Asprin Flashcards
1
Q
What does aspirin do
A
Anti platelet aggregation by means of making the platelets slick
2
Q
Indications for using aspirin
A
Chest pain, cardiac
3
Q
Contraindication for using aspirin
A
Ulcers, asthma, 10% of asthmatics have bad reaction
4
Q
Side effect
A
Burning sensation with ulcers
5
Q
Dosing of aspirin
A
4 baby aspirin at 81mg = 324mg
6
Q
Route of aspirin
A
Po (swallowed) preferably chewed first
