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lak

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A physician has prescribed enteric-coated tablets for the client. The nurse knows that which of the following is true about enteric-coated tablets?
 
  a. The tablets should be administered with antacids.
  b. The tablets are designed to carry drugs that can irritate the stomach.
  c. The tablets are designed to dissolve in the stomach.
  d. The tablets should be crushed.

Question 2

The client was switched from a brand name drug to a generic version of the same drug. The nurse knows to assess the client's response because:
 
  a. it is possible for the client to respond in a different manner to the generic version.
  b. the generic version of the same drug will be a different dose.
  c. the drugs are made by different manufacturers.
  d. manufacturers of generic drugs do not have to comply with FDA rules.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Most enteric-coated agents should not be taken with antacids.
B Correct: Enteric-coated tablets are designed to carry drugs that can irritate the stomach.
C Incorrect: Enteric-coated tablets are designed to dissolve in the duodenum.
D Incorrect: Enteric-coated tablets should never be crushed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Because the generic drug may not be bioequivalent to the brand name because of differences in formulation, clients can react differently to the generic form.
B Incorrect: The drug and dosage would be the same.
C Incorrect: The fact that the drugs are made by different manufacturers doesn't necessarily mean they will not be bioequivalent.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement.


lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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