Author Question: Enteric-coated medications a. Should be crushed to be most effective b. Dissolve in the stomach ... (Read 28 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Enteric-coated medications

a. Should be crushed to be most effective
b. Dissolve in the stomach
c. Are liquids
d. Are injectables

Question 2

Mr. Ray is scheduled to receive his tetanus booster today. You will

a. Give it in the deltoid muscle
b. Give it in his abdomen
c. Give it in his dorsogluteal muscle
d. Teach him to give it to himself

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Enteric-coated drugs are tablets with a specialized coating so that they do not dissolve with gastric acid. They have increased effectiveness and decreased stomach upset. They should never be crushed or dissolved because this disrupts the coating.

Answer to Question 2

C
The tetanus booster should be given in the dorsogluteal muscle. Because of decreased muscle mass, the deltoid muscle is not a good site (response A). The abdomen is not typically a location for other than subcutaneous medications (response B). For a booster that is to be administered every 10 years, response D is unnecessary.