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    Drug Mechanism of Action/ Side Effects Indication/ Contraindication Nursing Responsibilities Brand Name: Mechanism of Action Indication

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    Aspirin is used to reduce fever, relieve mild to moderate pain, and reduce inflammation. It works by irreversibly inhibiting the COX-1 enzyme and preventing prostaglandin production. Nurses should check orders, administer aspirin with food to reduce GI side effects, and educate patients on proper administration and potential side effects like nausea, bleeding, and allergic reactions. Patients taking aspirin should be monitored for signs of toxicity.

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    Drug Mechanism of Action/ Side Effects Indication/ Contraindication Nursing Responsibilities Brand Name: Mechanism of Action Indication

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    Aspirin is used to reduce fever, relieve mild to moderate pain, and reduce inflammation. It works by irreversibly inhibiting the COX-1 enzyme and preventing prostaglandin production. Nurses should check orders, administer aspirin with food to reduce GI side effects, and educate patients on proper administration and potential side effects like nausea, bleeding, and allergic reactions. Patients taking aspirin should be monitored for signs of toxicity.

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    Aspirin is used to reduce fever, relieve mild to moderate pain, and reduce inflammation. It works by irreversibly inhibiting the COX-1 enzyme and preventing prostaglandin production. Nurses should check orders, administer aspirin with food to reduce GI side effects, and educate patients on proper administration and potential side effects like nausea, bleeding, and allergic reactions. Patients taking aspirin should be monitored for signs of toxicity.

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    Drug Mechanism of Action/ Side Effects Indication/ Contraindication Nursing Responsibilities Brand Name: Mechanism of Action Indication

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    Aspirin is used to reduce fever, relieve mild to moderate pain, and reduce inflammation. It works by irreversibly inhibiting the COX-1 enzyme and preventing prostaglandin production. Nurses should check orders, administer aspirin with food to reduce GI side effects, and educate patients on proper administration and potential side effects like nausea, bleeding, and allergic reactions. Patients taking aspirin should be monitored for signs of toxicity.

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    Drug Mechanism of action/ Side effects Indication/ Contraindication Nursing responsibilities

    Brand name: Mechanism of Action Indication: 1. Check and verify with doctor’s order
     Ascriptin. The acetyl group of acetylsalicylic Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve and Kardex. Observe rights in
    Generic name: acid binds with a serine residue of mild to moderate pain from conditions such medication administration such as
     Aspirin the cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, giving the right drug to the right
    Classification: enzyme, leading to irreversible and headaches. It may also be used to patient using the right route and at

     non-steroidal inhibition. This prevents the reduce pain and swelling in conditions such the right time.

    anti-inflammatory production of pain-causing as arthritis. 2. Administer drug with food or after

    drug (NSAID). prostaglandins. These agents reduce meals if GI upset occurs. And give

    Route: the signs and symptoms of Contraindication: drug with full glass of water to

     PO inflammation and exhibit a broad Contraindicated to patients with uncontrolled reduce risk of tablet or capsule

    Dosage: range of pharmacologic activities, high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, lodging in the esophagus.

     80mg including analgesic, antipyretic, and asthma, peptic (stomach) ulcers, liver and 3. Ensure that patient does not crush
    antiplatelet properties. kidney disease and lactation/ pregnant. and chew tablets as well as
    Frequency:
    sustained release preparations to
     OD
    Side effects: prevent losing drug’s effectivity.
    Conditions of excess stomach acid 4. Educate patient that he/she may
    secretion, irritation of the stomach or experience these side effects:
    intestines, nausea, vomiting, Nausea, GI upset, heartburn (take
    heartburn, stomach cramps drug with food); easy bruising, gum
    bleeding (related to aspirin’s effects
    on blood clotting). Also instruct
    client to use soft-bristled toothbrush
    and electric razor to prevent
    bleeding.
    5. Report ringing in the ears;
    dizziness, confusion; abdominal
    pain; rapid or difficult breathing;
    nausea, vomiting, bloody stools

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