Medication Card

Generic name of medication Brand/trade name of medication

aspirin, TAB Acuprin, ASA, Asaphen, Aspergum, Aspir-

Low, Aspirtab, Bayer Aspirin, Easprin,
Ecotrin, Empirin, Entrophen, Halfprin,
Healthprin, Lowprin, Sloprin, ZORprin

Drug classification (i.e. beta blocker, etc) 1. Patient dose

81 mg, PO
antipyretics
2. Safe dose ranges 50-325mg/day
nonopioid analgesics
3. Is the dose safe yes

Therapeutic effect (i.e. decreased heart rate, Indication in this patient

etc) and when it should develop
migraines/headaches
 Analgesia.
 Reduction of inflammation.
 Reduction of fever.
 Decreased incidence of transient
ischemic attacks and MI.

Pre and post administration assessment Unique nursing considerations

Assess pain and limitation of movement Administer after meals, with food, or with
antacid to minimize gastric irritation
Assess for fever

Monitor for prolong bleeding, may cause

prolonged prothrombin time

Monitor HCT and assess for GI blood loss

Adverse effects/minimizing discomfort and Key patient teaching points

harm
Take with full glass of water and remain
Tinnitus sitting upright for 15-30 minutes after taking
medication
GI bleeding
Report any signs of bleeding e.g., bruising,
Anemia, hemolysis
black tarry stools, bleeding gums

Report any ringing of the ears