Miki - Acetylsalicylic Acid

Question 1

Drug names

Answer 1

Generic - acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)

Trade - aspirin

Question 2

Drug classes

Answer 2

Therapeutic
- anti platelet agent
- antipyretic
- no opioid analgesic

Pharmacological
- salicylates
- NSAIDS

Question 3

NSAIDS

Answer 3

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug s

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

Mild pain
Fever
Inflammation

Prophylaxis of TIAs and MI

Question 5

Prophylaxis

Answer 5

Action taken to prevent

Question 6

Action

Answer 6

Inhibits prostaglandin production - reduce inflammation

Decrease platelet aggregation

Question 7

Contra indication s

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity to aspirin
Cross sensitivity with NSAIDS
Bleeding disorders

Use cautiously in:
History of GI bleeds
Alcohol use (lots)
Hepatic/renal dysfunction

Question 8

Adverse effects

Answer 8

Frequent:
- dyspepsia (indigestion)
- epigastric distress
- nausea

GI bleeding
Hypersensitivity reactions
- anaphylaxis

Question 9

Safe dose

Answer 9

Miki taking for prevention of TIAs

Safe dose - 80-325 mg/d

Pain - 325-1000mg/d
Inflammation - 2.5g/d can be raised

Question 10

Why is miki taking this

Answer 10

To prevent stroke

ASA prevents platelets aggregation to reduce blocked blood vessels

Question 11

This drug and miki

Answer 11

Dysphagia

Miki takes ramipril
- Asa may reduce affect of ramipril

If stopped, TIA could occur

Taking omeprazol for GERD

Taking alendronate

Question 12

Nursing actions

Answer 12

Monitor for renal function

Give pill in pudding

Make sure good nutrition

Question 13

What does miki need to know

Answer 13

This will keep you healthy