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What is aspirin?
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An NSAID.
Block enzymes/reduces prostaglandins throughout body. Ongoing inflammation, pain, and fever are reduced |
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What does aspirin do as an antiplatelet?
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Blocks chemical that causes platelets to clump.
Prevents clumping. Prevent blood clot formation. |
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The antiplatelet effect of aspirin lasts _______ than that of others in it's class.
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longer
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What does aspirin treat?
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Prevent acute MI
Prevent stroke Treats intermittent claudication |
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For the prevention of strokes, MIs and reinfarcation, the pt should be instructed to take low dose aspirin or approximately _____
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81 mg
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In an acute MI episode, a nurse should administer to the pt _____mg
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325 mg
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Pt should notify the doc if suffering the s/s of ______
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Bleeding.
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Pts taking aspirin are at risk for ______
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Hearing loss.
Assess for tinnitus |
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A pt suffering signs and symptoms of weakness, dizziness and headache could be having a ______ _____.
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hemorrhagic stroke
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Aspirin should not be used in pts who have _______.
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Thrombocytopenia
(platelet deficiency) Prolonged bleeding time Peptic Ulcer Disease Renal/Hepatic issues |
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What is peptic ulcer disease?
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Ulcer = stomach sore
Ulcers occur when lining breaks down and digestice juices damage the intestine, stomach and esophageal tissue. |
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How do NSAIDs cause PUD?
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NSAIDs interfere w/prostaglandins in the stomach.
Break down protective lining |
