NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

ASA Bayer Aspirin Salicylates 325 mg po 0900 qd
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
1-3 hr 5-30 min 3-6 hr

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Decreases platelet aggregation, CVA Hypersensitivity to aspirin, tartrazine (FDC yellow dye #5), or
other salicylates
Cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs may exist (less with
nonaspirin salicylates)
Bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia (more important with
aspirin)

Common side effects

dyspepsia, epigastric distress, heartburn, nausea

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal
medicines (ask patient specifically)
Nursing Process- Assessment
(Pre-administration assessment)
Patients who have asthma, allergies, and nasal
polyps or who are allergic to tartrazine are at an
increased risk for developing hypersensitivity
reactions
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
May cause ↑ serum AST, ALT, and alkaline phosphatase,
especially when plasma concentrations exceed 25 mg/100 ml.
May alter results of serum uric acid, urine vanillylmandelic acid
(VMA), protirelin-induced thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), urine
hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) determinations, and
radionuclide thyroid imaging. May cause ↓ serum potassium and
cholesterol concentrations.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Advise patients receiving aspirin prophylacticallyto take only
prescribed dose. Increasing the dose has not been found to
provide additional benefits. Instruct patient to take salicylates with
a full glass of water and to remain in an upright position for 15-30
min after administration.
Assessment Evaluation
Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
med? Prevention of CVA
onset of tinnitus, headache,
hyperventilation, agitation, mental
confusion, lethargy, diarrhea, and
sweating.