Aspirin Challenge Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. the physician if the patient has any adverse reactions.
  2. 4. Premedication should be given _________hours prior to start of the challenge, if ordered.
  3. 5. Monitor ____ saturation continuously throughout the challenge and for one hour post.
  4. 7. The first dose to be given is half of an 81mg tablet of _____________.
  5. 8. signs should be taken at baseline and with each step throughout the challenge.
  6. 9. Diphenhydramine 25mg may be given if the patient develops a rash, flushing, or ________.
  7. 11. Tolerance to a lower _____ does not mean that the patient can tolerate higher doses of aspirin.
  8. 12. If 48 hours elapses between any _______doses, thepatient must be challenged again.
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  1. 1. The name of the Immunologist to consult id aspirin challenge is desired.
  2. 2. If the patient develops ________ and/or vomiting during the challenge, the RN may give Pepcid 20mg IV once per the protocol.
  3. 3. Patient should be transferred to cath lab _______ for the aspirin challenge.
  4. 6. mg Aspirin is the amount of the second dose to be given.
  5. 9. given.
  6. 10. Monitor patient for how many minutes after the initial dose