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Gavin Rieser STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Aspirin MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

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NSAID, antipyretic, blood thinner CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits production of prostaglandins and decreases platelet aggregation

Therapeutic Use Analgesia; reduction of inflammation/fever; decreased clotting (reduction in risk of TIA and MI)

Complications dyspepsia, GI ulcers, bleeding, epigastric distress, nausea, tinnitus

Medication Administration PO: 81-1000g q4-6h, max 4g/day

Contraindications/Precautions hypersensitivity to salicylates, sensitivity to NSAIDs, thrombocytopenia, GI bleed/ulcers, chronic alcohol use, severe hepatic/renal disease

Nursing Interventions monitor skin, gums, etc for bleeding; monitor INR/PT/PTT, watch for tinnitus, assess pain/fever

Interactions inc. bleeding with heparin, warfarin, dipyridamole, ticlopidine, clopidogrel, tirofiban, eptifibatide; Ibuprophen may inhibit/negate antiplatelet effect; inc activity of penicillins; may decrease therapeutic affect of diuretics and ACE-i's

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness pain/fever reduction; TIA avoided; MI avoided

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drink with full glass of water; remain upright for 15-30 min; report tinnitus, bleedijng gums, bruising, black tarry stools, long lasting fever (3+ days); avoid concurrent use of alcohol, do not exceed maximum dosage

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