W6 DOW Flashcards
1
Q
Generic Name
A
Aspirin
2
Q
Brand name
A
Bayer, Anacin
3
Q
Classification
A
Anti-pyretic, and analgesic
4
Q
uses
A
releive pain, and reduce fever
5
Q
route
A
PO, rectal
6
Q
Side effects (common 4)
A
Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, heart burn
7
Q
Side effects (serious 5)
A
Hives, Rash. Allergic swelling (eyes, face, mouth, throat), Fast breathing or heart rate, cold clammy skin, and bloody vomit or stools.
8
Q
Considerations
A
Aspirin is a blood thinner, leads to excess bruising. Not be taken with other Anti-pyretics or analgesics, Ryes syndrome in children, many adverse reactions with anxiety meds, BP meds, etc.
