University:
Bakersfield College
Course:
NURS B28 | Medical Surgical Nursing 4
Academic year:

2023
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243

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1
Author:

Alfred Delacruz

MEDICATIONS: T A C T I S DRUG NAME: TRADE / GENERIC___ASA (ASPIRIN)_________________________________________________________________________ DOSE / ROUTE / FREQUENCY__81mg/PO_________________________________________________________________________________________ PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION__SALICYTATES, NSAID ____________________________________________ Why is THIS client receiving THIS drug?_ Inflammatory disorders including: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis.Mild tomoderate pain. Fever. Prophylaxis of transient ischemic attacks and MI. T Therapeutic Classification -antipyretics, nonopioid analgesics A C T I S Action Cautions / Contraindications Toxic / Adverse Effects Interventions Safety (list only if contraindicated for THIS patient) (Most serious frequent) (Include NI / considerations (VS, labs, etc.) (Include MSI *& MSD* for all IV Meds) -Produce analgesia Precaution: and reduce inflammation and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Decreases platelet aggregation. History of GI bleeding or ulcer disease; Chronic alcohol use/ abuse; Severe hepatic or renal disease Therapeutic Effects: Analgesia. Reduction of inflammation. Reduction of fever. Decreased incidence of transient ischemic attacks and MI. ** MSI – minimum safe infusion; MSD – minimum safe dilution -Active bleeding -Thrombocytopenia -GI upset -Nausea - Pain: Assess pain and limitation of movement; note type, location, and intensity before and at the peak (see Time/Action Profile) after administration. - Fever: Assess fever and note associated signs (diaphoresis, tachycardia, malaise, chills) mplementation - Use lowest effective dose for shortest period of time. - PO: Administer after meals or with food or an antacid to minimize gastric irritation. Food slows but does not alter the total amount absorbed. Safe dose: □Yes □ No Crushable: □Yes x No □N/A Pain/Fever PO, Rect (Adults): 325– 1000 mg q 4– 6 hr (not to exceed 4 g/day). Extendedrelease tablets —650 mg q 8 hr or 800 mg q 12 hr Inflammation PO (Adults): 2.4 g/day initially; increased to maintenance dose of 3.6– 5.4 g/day in divided doses (up to 7.8 g/day for acute rheumatic fever) Prevention of Myocardial Infarction/Antiplatelet effects PO (Adults): 80– 325 mgonce daily Suspected acute MI-160 mg as soon as MI is suspected. Allergies: _______________________ Reference: ______________________

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