Author Question: Which of the following is true with regard to oral administration of cardiotonic drugs? Select all ... (Read 37 times)

roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following is true with regard to oral administration of cardiotonic drugs? Select all that apply.

A) Capsule doses are less absorbed.
B) Alternating between oral dosage forms is avoided.
C) Tablets can be crushed and mixed with food or fluids.
D) Oral dosage forms can be administered without regard to meals.
E) The recommended dosage of the capsules is 80 more than that of tablets.

Question 2

A client is receiving maintenance therapy with digoxin. The nurse understands that which form would be used? Select all that apply.

A) Capsule
B) Injection
C) Ointment
D) Patch
E) Tablet

ilianabrrr · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
Oral preparations can be given without regard to meals. Tablets can be crushed and mixed with food or fluids if the patient has difficulty swallowing. Do not alternate between the dosage forms (i.e., tablets and capsules); these dosages are not the same. Owing to better absorption, the recommended dosage of the capsules is 80 of the dosage for tablets and elixir.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
Capsules and tablets are used for maintenance therapy, injections are used for rapid digitalization, and digoxin patches and ointment do not exist.