EXERCISE 4 - Part 2

Question 2

Aspirin as Analgesic for the treatment of mild to moderate pain

Answer 2

325 – 650 mg (adult dosage)

Question 3

Aspirin as Anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of soft tissue and joint inflammation

Answer 3

45 mg/kg (adult dosage)

Question 4

Aspirin as Antipyretic drug

Answer 4

325 – 650 mg (adult dosage)

Question 5

Aspirin as Antiplatelet/antithrombosis

Answer 5

40 – 80 mg

Question 6

Contradictions for Aspirin

Answer 6

Active peptic ulcer
Asthma
Hypersensitivity
Hyperuricemia
Kidney disease

Question 7

Aspirin can cause increase bleeding T/F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Aspirin is known to inhibit COX-1 activity in the stomach T/F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

End organ Manifestation of mild aspirin intoxication

Answer 9

Tinnitus
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting

Question 10

Manifestation of moderate aspirin intoxication

Answer 10

Tachypnea,
Diaphoresis
Ataxia,
Anxiety

Question 11

Manifestation of Severe aspirin intoxication

Answer 11

Abnormal mental status
Seizures,
Acute lung injury
Renal failure

Question 12

According to ____________________ there are several manifestation of aspirin toxicity depending
on the dose ingested

Answer 12

Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine

Question 13

Treatment for aspirin toxicity

Answer 13

Activated charcoal,
Sodium bicarbonate
Dialysis.

Question 14

Sodium bicarbonate may help correct metabolic acidosis. T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

It can be given if hypoglycemia occurs.

Answer 15

Dextrose