September 14, 2015

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Category: Fundamentals 
Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation. Taking just two 325 MG tablets can double bleeding time for about 1 week. Platelets are unable to replace aspirin-inactivated cyclooxygenase and hence bleeding time is prolonged for the life of the platelet.

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