ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ASPRIN, ASA

Question 0

Indication of field use of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Answer 0

Chest pain, signs symptoms of acute MI
Unstable angina
Pain, discomfort, fever in adult only

Question 1

Mechanism of action of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Answer 1

Blocks thromboxane A2, potent platelet aggregant and vasoconstrictor
Management of the myocardial infarction
Decreased platelet aggregation

Question 2

Contraindications of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Answer 2

Bleeding ulcer, hemorrhagic states, hemophilia
Known hypersensitivity salicylates
Children and adolescents

Question 3

Adverse reactions of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Answer 3

Use caution with patients with asthma

Anaphylactic reactions

Question 4

Routes of administration with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Answer 4

Oral

Question 5

Adult dosage of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID for cardiac

Answer 5

160-325 mg (2-4 pediatric chewable tabs) chew or swallow

Question 6

Adult dosage of ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID For pain/discomfort/fever

Answer 6

325 mg (4 pediatric chewable tabs) chew or swallow

Question 7

Brand name for acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin

Answer 7

Bufferin, Anacin