Enteric coated oral medications are primarily given in order: a. ...

[Deast7027]

Enteric coated oral medications are primarily given in order:
 a. to protect the gastric mucosal lining by not allowing break-down until the drug reaches the small intestine.
  b. to prevent damage to the drug by the alkalinity of the gastric secretions.
  c. to delay onset of the drug's action.
  d. to facilitate swallowing the tablet.

Question 2

Tetracycline, an antibiotic, is not to be given with food because:
 a. increased nausea and vomiting can result.
  b. food can increase gastric secretions, altering the pH and absorption of the drug.
  c. the drug binds with calcium in foods and interferes with absorption of calcium and tetracycline.
  d. increased excoriation can occur in the mucosal lining of the small intestine where most nutrients are absorbed.

[srodz]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c