DRUG STUDY

Name: P. J. Ward: Medical 1

Age: 64 years old Date of Admission: September 2, 2023

Gender: Male Attending Physician: Dr. Michelle Louise G. Lim, M.D.

Address: Bonotbonot, Buenavista, Bohol Chief Complaints: Dyspnea

Civil Status: Married Diagnosis: Acute Gastroenteritis with moderate; Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease/ Type 2 DM

Generic Name Dosage/Route Classification Mechanism of Action Indication (depending Contraindications Nursing Responsibilities
Brand Name Frequency on the diagnosis)
Aspirin 80mg/po/OD Nonsteroidal anti- Effect of dose — Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), Allergy or  Ensure that
inflammatory drugs Aspirin's effects and in the regular tablet Hypersensitivity, Active there is a written
(NSAIDs) respective mechanisms form, is indicated to Peptic Ulcers, Bleeding order from the
of action vary with dose: relieve pain, fever, and Disorders, Asthma, doctor.
inflammation associated Severe Liver or Kidney  Assess the
●Low doses (typically 75 with many conditions, Disease, Concurrent Use
patient's medical
to 81 mg/day) are including the flu, the of Anticoagulant
history, allergies,
sufficient to irreversibly common cold, neck and
acetylate serine 530 of back pain, and current
cyclooxygenase (COX)-1. dysmenorrhea, medications to
This effect inhibits headache, tooth pain, ensure there are
platelet generation of sprains, fractures, no
thromboxane A2, myositis, neuralgia, contraindications
resulting in an synovitis, arthritis, or potential drug
antithrombotic effect. bursitis, burns, and interactions with
various injuries. It is also aspirin
●Intermediate doses used for symptomatic  Educate the
(650 mg to 4 g/day) pain relief after surgical patient about
inhibit COX-1 and COX-2, and dental procedures the purpose of
blocking prostaglandin aspirin therapy,
(PG) production, and including pain
have analgesic and relief, fever
antipyretic effects. reduction, or
blood clot
prevention
 Administer the
correct dosage
of aspirin as
prescribed by
the healthcare
provider.
 Maintain
accurate and
detailed records
of aspirin
administration,
including the
date, time,
dosage, route,
and patient
response