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Explain the purpose of the aspirin tablet. Why is "non- enteric-coated" aspirin specified? What would be a contraindication to administering aspirin?
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Answered 1 year ago
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1 of 2Enteric coating slows down the availability of the aspirin, and, in this case, you want the medication to be rapidly absorbed for rapid availability in the bloodstream. Chewing the tablet also enhances the absorption.
Answered 1 year ago
The reason for a non-enteric coated aspirin is for fast effects of the drug, the less coated, the faster the effect of the drug. Aspirin is a drug that is given to patients with myocardial infarction. A total of 4 80mg tablets are given in order to prevent the formation of clots that can trigger a stroke after myocardial infarction.
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