Aspirin Medication Teaching Assignment
Kyra Tipton
Created on November 20, 2023
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Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid
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
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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)
Considerations:
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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
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)
- Safe for adults & children older than 12
- should be taken by mouth- swallow the pill whole
Head and Mouth
Potential/common side effects: - Nausea- Vomiting- Stomach pain & discomfort
Aspirin should be taken with food while sitting up to avoid adverse effects
Stomach
Adverse effects: - Open sores (ulcers)- Stomach bleeding
Older adults more likely to experience adverse effects- use smallest dose
Adverse effects: - Intestinal bleeding- Ringing ears- Bleeding easily/ more than normal
Intestines
Increased risk of adverse effects when taking other medications with Aspirin