Aspirin

Question 1

Signs and symptoms of an MI

Answer 1

.Chest Pain (crushing,heavy)
.Sweaty
.Anxiety/Distress
.Nausea/Vomitting
.DIB
.History of MI
.Palpitations
.Pallor (pale)
.ECG (ST elevation/depression, T wave inversion)

Question 2

What is aspirin

Answer 2

• COX (cyclooxygenase) inhibitor, with inhibition of platelet aggregation
  -Anti-platelet aggregator and reduces clot formation

Question 3

What is Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor (COX)

Answer 3

COX is an enzyme responsible for the formation of Prostaglandins (fatty hormones)

Inhibitor - Blocks

Question 4

Contraindications of aspirin

Answer 4

.Known Allergy
.Active GI bleed
.Haemophillia or clotting disorder
.Severe hepatic failure
.<16yrs old causes Reye Syndrome

Question 5

Cautions of aspirin

Answer 5

1. Asthma Patient (Aspirin induced asthma)
2. Pregnancy
3. Renal failure
4. Gastric Ulcer
5. On anticoagulants
6. Moderate Hepatic Failure

Question 6

Aspirin dose, presentation and route

Answer 6

Dose
300mg

Route
Patient must chew the tablet

Effects are seen in 15-60 minutes