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Capo

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A nursing instructor is preparing a class that will describe aspirin. Which of the following would the instructor include about aspirin's effects on platelets? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Aspirin increases platelet aggregation.
  B) Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation.
  C) Aspirin shortens bleeding time.
  D) The effect of aspirin on platelets is irreversible.
  E) The effect of aspirin on platelets is reversible.

Question 2

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about salicylates. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a salicylate? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Ecotrin
  B) Bufferin
  C) Tylenol
  D) Dolobid
  E) Motrin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
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Aspirin prolongs bleeding time by inhibiting the aggregation of platelets. The effect of aspirin on platelets is irreversible and lasts for the life of the platelet (7 to 10 days).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
Ecotrin (acetylsalicylic acid), Bufferin (magnesium salicylate), and Dolobid (diflunisal) are classified as salicylates. Tylenol is a nonsalicylate. Motrin is an NSAID.


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