A patient says he prefers to chew rather than swallow his ...

[Jramos095]

A patient says he prefers to chew rather than
 
  swallow his pills. One of the pills has the abbreviation SR behind the name of the medication. The nurse needs to remember which correct instruction regarding how to give this medication?
  a. Break the tablet into halves or quarters.
  b. Dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water before giving it.
  c. Do not crush or break the tablet before administration.
  d. Crush the tablet as needed to ease administration.

Question 2

When administering nasal spray, which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  a. You will need to blow your nose before I give this medication.
  b. You will need to blow your nose after I give this medication.
  c. When I give this medication, you will need to hold your breath.
  d. You need to sit up for 5 minutes after you receive the nasal spray.

[nmyers]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

[Jramos095]

Gracias!

[chjcharjto14]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it