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EY67

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The major reason for not crushing a sustained-release capsule is that, if crushed, the coated beads of the drugs could possibly result in:
 
  1. Disintegration
  2. Toxicity
  3. Malabsorption
  4. Deterioration

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Instructions to a client regarding self-administration of oral enteric-coated tablets should include which of the following statements?
 
  1. Avoid any other oral medicines while taking this drug.
  2. If swallowing this tablet is difficult, dissolve it in 3 ounces of orange juice.
  3. The tablet may be crushed if you have any difficulty taking it.
  4. To achieve best effect, take the tablet with at least 8 ounces of fluid.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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