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hubes95

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which medications are provided in dried, powdered form compressed into small disks?
 
  a. Pills
  b. Capsules
  c. Tablets
  d. Lozenges

Question 2

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets?
 
  a. Administer with an antacid.
  b. Crush the tablet and mix with applesauce.
  c. Encourage the patient to drink a full glass of water.
  d. Instruct the patient to place the medication between the cheek and teeth.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Tablets are dried, powdered drugs that have been compressed into small disks. Pills are an obsolete dose form that is no longer manufactured as a result of the development of capsules and compressed tablets. Capsules are small cylindrical gelatin containers that hold dry powder or liquid medicine. Lozenges are small aromatic medicated candies, such as cough drops.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Drinking a full glass of water ensures the medication reaches the stomach and is diluted to decrease the potential for irritation. Administering with an antacid would alter the dissolution of the enteric coated tablet because it has a coating that resists dissolution in the acidic pH of the stomach but is dissolved in the intestines. Enteric coated tablets must not be crushed and must be swallowed.


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Wow, this really help

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