Dose and Class
Aspirin belongs to this drug class
NSAID/salicylate/anti platelet
Most common side effects of aspirin
GI upset
Aspirin should not be giving to children with type of illness
Viral illness (flu, chicken pox)
Aspirin increases bleeding risk when combined with this anticoagulant
warfarin (also heparin)
Patients should take aspirin with this to reduce stomach upset
Food or full glass of water
This is the usual ow dose range for cardiac prophylaxis
81-325 mg/day
black tarry stools may indicate this adverse effect
GI bleeding
A patient with an allergy to this class of drugs may also react to aspirin
NSAIDs
Drinking this can increase GI irritation and bleeding risk
alcohol
patients should report this symptom immediately (indicating bleeding)
black tarry stools, unusual bruising, bleeding gums
This is the maximum daily adult dose for pain/fever
4g/day
High doses of aspirin can cause this ringing in the ears
tinnitus
Aspirin is not recommended in this trimester of pregnancy
Third trimester
Aspirin may reduce the effectiveness of these two types of drugs (commonly used for hypertension)
Ace inhibitors and diuretics
Patients should stop aspirin this many days before surgery
5-7 days
What are therapeutic uses (indications) for Aspirin?
pain, fever, inflammation, prevention of MI/Stroke
A client who has been taking aspirin, which finding is a priority to report?
a. nausea c. coffee ground emesis
b. heart burn d. mild headache
coffee ground emesis- sign of GI bleed
Would aspirin be appropriate for a 10 year old with influenza?
No, children with viral illness are at risk for Reye's syndrome
A patient is talking aspirin and warfarin. Which action is most important
a. monitor BP c. encourage ambulation
b. monitor for signs of bleeding d. encourage fluids
Monitor for signs of bleeding
What lab values would a patient expect to be checked while on aspirin therapy?
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit