Question

A 63-year-old with chest pain and suspected NSTE-ACS is given clopidogrel in the ED. Which statement about aspirin dosing is correct?

Accepted Answer

A non-enteric-coated chewable aspirin 162-325 mg should be given immediately

Answer

Enteric-coated aspirin 81 mg is preferable on presentation

Answer

Aspirin should be withheld until angiography

Answer

Rectal aspirin 300 mg is contraindicated

Answer

Aspirin should be delayed if nitroglycerin is given first

Practice question

A 63-year-old with chest pain and suspected NSTE-ACS is given clopidogrel in the ED. Which statement about aspirin dosing is correct?