Safety Considerations in Medication Administration
Safety Considerations in Medication Administration ( 10 Questions)
A nurse has prepared an oral tablet for a patient who has difficulty swallowing. What should be done before administering this tablet?
Crushing tablets and mixing them with applesauce may alter the pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by the provider.
Cutting the tablet in half may alter the pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by the provider.
Administering the tablet with a large glass of water may help the patient swallow but does not address the underlying difficulty.
Before administering an oral tablet to a patient who has difficulty swallowing, the nurse should consult with the provider. Some tablets are designed to be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or cut as this may alter their pharmacokinetics. In such cases, alternative formulations such as liquid or chewable tablets may be available.
Before administering an oral tablet to a patient who has difficulty swallowing, the nurse should consult with the provider. Some tablets are designed to be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or cut as this may alter their pharmacokinetics. In such cases, alternative formulations such as liquid or chewable tablets may be available.
a. Crushing tablets and mixing them with applesauce may alter the pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by the provider.
b. Cutting the tablet in half may alter the pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by the provider.
c. Administering the tablet with a large glass of water may help the patient swallow but does not address the underlying difficulty.