Drug Card: Asprin

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

Cardiac chest pain/compromise (angina pectoris); acute myocardial infarction or suspected by assessment.

Question 2

Type of drug/Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Decreased platelet aggregation, preventing additional clot formation, thus maintaining blood flow to cardiac muscle.

Question 3

Contraindications:

Answer 3

None in acute emergency settings

Question 4

Route

Answer 4

By mouth

Question 5

Dosage:

Answer 5

4 chewable tablets 81 mg times four equaling 324 mg.

Question 6

form

Answer 6

tablet

Question 7

Side Effects:

Answer 7

Can cause a dry mouth,

GI bleeding,

laryngeal edema

bronchospasm (usually presents with allergic reaction to ASA).