What is it used for? - reduce fever - treat pain (headaches, period pain, joint pain, muscle pain, & toothaches) - daily usage = reduce heart attack
How it works: - blocks a certain natural substance in the body to reduce inflammation - can also help thin blood to slow down blood clumping
Black box warning: - children under 12 = risk of brain swelling - not for chicken pox or flu-like symptoms -vomiting, confusions, or loss of consciousness = requires immediate attention (contact doctor)
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Considerations:
Should be avoided by: - Pregnant women - Patients with bleeding risks - Patients with liver or kidney disease - Patients with allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs "anti-inflammation medications" (Aleve, Naproxen, Ibuprofen, etc)
- avoid drinking alcohol to decrease stomch irritation - do not crush, chew, or open Aspirin
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Monitoring: - kidney function should be monitored - blood pressure should be checked
- report any unusual bleeding - report any fever lasting more than 3 days
- stop 7 days before any surgeries
Appearance: - small -round - white (can be yellow)
- should be taken by mouth- swallow the pill whole
- Safe for adults & children older than 12
Head and Mouth
Aspirin should be taken with food while sitting up to avoid adverse effects
Aspirin Medication Teaching Assignment
Kyra Tipton
Created on November 20, 2023
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Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid
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What is it used for? - reduce fever - treat pain (headaches, period pain, joint pain, muscle pain, & toothaches) - daily usage = reduce heart attack
How it works: - blocks a certain natural substance in the body to reduce inflammation - can also help thin blood to slow down blood clumping
Black box warning: - children under 12 = risk of brain swelling - not for chicken pox or flu-like symptoms -vomiting, confusions, or loss of consciousness = requires immediate attention (contact doctor)
Next
Considerations:
Should be avoided by: - Pregnant women - Patients with bleeding risks - Patients with liver or kidney disease - Patients with allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs "anti-inflammation medications" (Aleve, Naproxen, Ibuprofen, etc)
- avoid drinking alcohol to decrease stomch irritation - do not crush, chew, or open Aspirin
Next
Monitoring: - kidney function should be monitored - blood pressure should be checked
- report any unusual bleeding - report any fever lasting more than 3 days
- stop 7 days before any surgeries
Appearance: - small -round - white (can be yellow)
- should be taken by mouth- swallow the pill whole
- Safe for adults & children older than 12
Head and Mouth
Aspirin should be taken with food while sitting up to avoid adverse effects
Potential/common side effects: - Nausea - Vomiting - Stomach pain & discomfort
Stomach
Adverse effects: - Open sores (ulcers) - Stomach bleeding
Older adults more likely to experience adverse effects - use smallest dose
Intestines
Adverse effects: - Intestinal bleeding - Ringing ears - Bleeding easily/ more than normal
Increased risk of adverse effects when taking other medications with Aspirin