NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Name Name Antipyretics, nonopioid 81 mg ec* NO SUCH DOSE OF PO Every day
Aspirin Bayer analgesics EC ASA EXSISTS >?Available
Aspirin in 80mg, 165mg, 300mg,
325mg, 500mg, 600mg, 650mg,
amd 975mg delayed release
tablets.
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
1 to 3 5 to 30 3 to 6 hours N/A
hours minutes
(Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Inflammatory disorders including: Hypersensitivity to aspirin, cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs may exist. Do not
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. crush or chew enteric-coated tablets.
Mild to moderate pain. Fever,
Prophylaxis of transient ischemic attacks
and MI Common side effects
Tinnitus, GI bleeding, dyspepsia, epigastric distress, nausea, abdominal pain,
Mechanism of action and anorexia, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, anemia, hemolysis, increased bleeding time.
indications
Aspirin only decreases platelet
aggregation.
Interactions with other patient Lab value alterations caused by medicine
drugs, OTC or herbal medicines Monitor hepatic function, may cause increased serum AST, SLT and alkaline
(ask patient specifically) phosphatase

Pt on plavix which may increase risk of
bleeding when taken with this drug.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
Take with a full glass of water and remain upright for 15 to 30 minutes afterward.
Report tinnitus, bleeding gums, black, tarrystool, bruising, or fever lasting longer
than 3 days. Avoid alcohol, tablets with a vinegar scent should be discarded, notify
physician of regime before surgery.

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment)
Patients with asthma, allergies and nasal
polyps are increased risk for hypersensitivity.
Assess pain and limitation of movement, assess
fever and vital signs
Why would you hold or not Check after giving
give this med? Assess pain, monitor serum salicylate
Surgical procedures or allergies. levels periodically, may cause
prolonged bleeding time for 4 to 7 days.