KAPLAN PEDIATRIC INTEGRATED NOTES 2023

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KAPLAN PEDIATRIC INTEGRATED NOTES ANTIPYRETICS Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) •Do not give when oUncontrolled HTN oAsthma oBleeding disorder •Adverse reactions oRisk for bleeding (due to... GI- can cause occult blood) ▪Black tarry stools = bleeding in upper GI oMental changes oGI symptoms oReye syndrome (if taken under age 12) , ototoxicity oAffects KIDNEYS – monitor BUN and creatinine •Nursing priorities oMonitor temp, GI (bleeding), bleeding (due to low platelets) oMonitor renal function (BUN and creatinine) oAssess hearing (if taking high dose) oTake with full glass of water oPatient: advise HCP if temp does not go down, monitor for bleeding, avoid alcohol, store med in safe place away from children [Show More]

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