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The document summarizes key information about the drug Aspirin, including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Aspirin is an antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Contraindications include allergy to salicylates or NSAIDs. Potential side effects include respiratory alkalosis, GI upset, and occult blood loss. Nursing responsibilities involve observing the rights of medication administration and educating patients about reporting adverse reactions.

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Aspirin

The document summarizes key information about the drug Aspirin, including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities. Aspirin is an antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate pain. It works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Contraindications include allergy to salicylates or NSAIDs. Potential side effects include respiratory alkalosis, GI upset, and occult blood loss. Nursing responsibilities involve observing the rights of medication administration and educating patients about reporting adverse reactions.

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Anthony’s College
Name: M.L.H. San Jose, Antique
Age: 55 years old Nursing Department

DRUG STUDY
Name of Drug Classification and Mechanism of Indication and Contraindication Side Effects or Adverse Nursing Responsibilities
(Dosage, Route, Action Reactions
Frequency, Timing)
Generic Name: Classifications: Indications: Acute aspirin toxicity:  Observe 10 rights of
Aspirin Antiplatelet Mild to moderate pain. Respiratory alkalosis, giving medication
Anti-inflammatory hyperpnea, tachypnea,
Brand Name: Analgesic Contraindications: hemorrhage, excitement,  Do not crush,cut, or
Aspergum Contraindicated with allergy to confusion, asterixis, pulmonary chew sustained-release
salicylates or NSAIDs (more edema, seizures, tetany, products.
Mechanism of Actions: common with nasal polyps, asthma, metabolic acidosis, fever,
Dosage: Anagelsic and antirheumatic effects chronic urticarial); allergy to coma, CV collapse, renal and  Give drug with food or
50mg/tab are attributable to aspirin’s ability to tartrazine (cross-sensitivity to aspirin respiratory failure. after meals if GI upset
inhibit the synthesis of is common); hemophilia, bleeding GI: nausea, dyspepsia, occurs.
1 tablet prostaglandins,important mediators of ulcers, hemorrhagic states, blood heartburn, epigastric
inflammation. coagulation defects, discomfort, anorexia,  Give drug with full glass
Route: hypoprothrombinemia, vitamin K hepatotoxicity. of water to reduce risk of
PO deficiency (increased risk of Hematologic: occult blood loss, tablet or capsule lodging
bleeding). hemostatic defects. in the esophagus.
Frequency: Hypersensitivity: anaphylactoid
reactions to anaphylactic shock.  Tell patient to report
OD
ringing in the ears;
Timing: dizziness, confusion;
PC abdominal pain; rapid or
difficult breathing;
nausea, vomiting,
bloody stools.

Lorraine Nicolne Cortejo BSN4

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