Group 1 - Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Question 1

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Drug Class?

Answer 1

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Drug Class:

• Analgesic (pain relief)
• Antipyretic (anti fever)
• Anti-inflammatory

Question 2

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

MOA?

Answer 2

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

MOA:

• Decreased platelet aggregation (clumping), by blocking thromboxane A₂

Question 3

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Indications and Field Use?

Answer 3

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Indications and Field Use:

• Chest pain, ECG changes, or other signs/symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
• Unstable angina

Question 4

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Contraindications?

Answer 4

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Contraindications:

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

Question 5

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Adult Dosage?

Answer 5

Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA

Adult Dosage:

• 162 - 324 mg PO (2 to 4 pediatric 81 mg chewable tablets)