What is the route of administration for aspirin?

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Multiple Choice

What is the route of administration for aspirin?

Explanation:
Aspirin is given by mouth. In the EMS setting, it’s typically a chewable tablet so it can be absorbed quickly through the gastrointestinal tract, speeding onset of effect. The other routes (IV, IM, inhalation) aren’t used for aspirin in field care because there aren’t appropriate or practical formulations for those routes, and they wouldn’t deliver aspirin as effectively for suspected acute coronary syndrome.

Aspirin is given by mouth. In the EMS setting, it’s typically a chewable tablet so it can be absorbed quickly through the gastrointestinal tract, speeding onset of effect. The other routes (IV, IM, inhalation) aren’t used for aspirin in field care because there aren’t appropriate or practical formulations for those routes, and they wouldn’t deliver aspirin as effectively for suspected acute coronary syndrome.

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