A 7-year-old girl has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and has been placed on daily aspirin. Which statement made by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?

The correct answer is B. "Her gums have been bleeding frequently. Maybe she is brushing too hard.". (A) Aspirin should not be given on an empty stomach because it is irritating to the mucosa. (B) Bleeding from decreased clotting capacity may be caused by aspirin toxicity. (C) A regular schedule of aspirin administration is important to maintain a satisfactory drug level (D)…

Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Question

Options

A"My daughter takes her aspirin with her meals."
B"Her gums have been bleeding frequently. Maybe she is brushing too hard."
C"I give her aspirin on a regular schedule every day."
D"One sign of aspirin toxicity can be ringing in the ears."

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
13% (4)
B
78% (25)
C
6% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

(A) Aspirin should not be given on an empty stomach because it is irritating to the mucosa. (B) Bleeding from decreased clotting capacity may be caused by aspirin toxicity. (C) A regular schedule of aspirin administration is important to maintain a satisfactory drug level (D) Aspirin toxicity may affect cranial nerve VIII, leading to tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

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#aspirin toxicity#antiplatelet effects#juvenile arthritis#salicylate therapy

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