For which of the following medications must the nurse contact
the pharmacist in consultation when the patient receives all oral
medications by feeding tube?
a) Enteric-coated tablets
Enteric-coated tablets are meant to be digested in the intestinal tract
and may be destroyed by stomach acids. A change of form of
medication is required by patients with tube feedings.
b) Simple compressed tablets
Simple compressed tablets may be crushed and dissolved in water for
patient receiving oral medications by feeding tube.
c) Buccal or sublingual tablets
Buccal or sublingual tablets are absorbed by mucous membranes and
may be given as intended to the patient undergoing tube feedings.
d) Soft gelatin capsules filled with liquid
The nurse may make an opening in the capsule and squeeze out
contents for administration by feeding tube.
the pharmacist in consultation when the patient receives all oral
medications by feeding tube?
a) Enteric-coated tablets
Enteric-coated tablets are meant to be digested in the intestinal tract
and may be destroyed by stomach acids. A change of form of
medication is required by patients with tube feedings.
b) Simple compressed tablets
Simple compressed tablets may be crushed and dissolved in water for
patient receiving oral medications by feeding tube.
c) Buccal or sublingual tablets
Buccal or sublingual tablets are absorbed by mucous membranes and
may be given as intended to the patient undergoing tube feedings.
d) Soft gelatin capsules filled with liquid
The nurse may make an opening in the capsule and squeeze out
contents for administration by feeding tube.