Patients prescribed aspirin therapy require education regarding the signs of aspirin toxicity. An early sign of aspirin toxicity is:

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Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is an early sign of aspirin toxicity. Black tarry stools (A) and vomiting (B) are symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding, which can occur with aspirin toxicity. Tremors (C) are a symptom of more severe toxicity, which may occur at higher doses of aspirin.

Patients Prescribed Aspirin Therapy Require Education Regarding the Signs of Aspirin