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