aspirin

route

oral tablet usually chewable

what is the third contraindication

patient has Gastrointestinal ulcer or stomach bleeding

what is the fourth contraindication

patient has known bleeding disorder

what is the fourth indication

patient is able to swallow without endangering the airway

administration pt2

patient is alert enough to chew and swallow tablet

what is the second contraindication

patient is allergic to aspirin

what is the second indication

patient is not allergic to aspirin

what is the third indication

patient is not already taking meds to prevent blood clots

what is the first contraindication

patient is unable to swallow without endangering the airway

action

prevents blood from clotting so quickly, leading to increase in survival after a heart attack. Aspirin is not being used as a pain reliever in cardiac patients

administration pt3

tell patient to chew and swallow

dose

162-325 mg. 81 mg per tablet. 2-4 tablets

What is the first indication

Complaints of chest pain or discomfort commonly from acute coronary syndrome

whats the fifth contraindication

med control can override if aspirin benefits regardless if patient has had recent surgery, pregnant, or is taking medication to prevent blood clots

administration pt 1

check 5 rights

side effects

heart burn nausea and vomiting if allergic, bronchospasms and wheezing bleeding

whats the fifth indication

med control give authority to use