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yoroshambo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is being discharged home on enteric-coated aspirin (Ecotrin).
 
  A nurse is providing patient education regarding the rationale for the enteric coating. Which statement made by the patient indicates understanding of the purpose of the enteric coating on the aspirin?
  a. Enteric coating will allow the aspirin to be released a little at a time throughout the day.
  b. Enteric coating means that the aspirin will not be broken down by the liver.
  c. Enteric coating means that the aspirin can be broken down easier and eliminated by the kidney.
  d. Enteric coating means that the acids of the gut will not destroy the aspirin.

Question 2

A nurse is providing patient education regarding over-the-counter medications. To evaluate the patient's learning, the nurse asks the patient which of these medications are considered over-the-counter medications. What is her response?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  c. Sildenafil (Viagra)
  d. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  e. Ibuprofen (Motrin)


randomguy133

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The purpose of enteric coating is to prevent the acids of the stomach from destroying the medication before it is effectively utilized by the body.
Sustained-release formulations allow medications to be released a little at a time throughout the day.
The first-pass effect is a process whereby a medication is broken down by the liver.
Excretion refers to the elimination of a medication's metabolic byproducts by the kidneys.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and ibuprofen are all over-the-counter medications. Cipro and Viagra are not.
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and ibuprofen are all over-the-counter medications and therefore do not require a prescription from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. Cipro and Viagra do require a prescription from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner, therefore they are not over-the-counter medications.


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