ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology safety Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enteric-coated aspirin to an older adult client who had a cerebrovascular accident and has difficulty swallowing medications. The client asks the nurse if she will crush the medication to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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Correct Answer: C - That would release all the medication at once, rather than over time.
Rationale: Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to dissolve in the small intestine, not the stomach. Crushing it would disrupt this mechanism, leading to the rapid release of the entire dose in the stomach. This can increase the risk of adverse effects such as gastric irritation or ulcers. By maintaining the enteric coating intact, the medication can be slowly absorbed in the intestine, reducing the likelihood of gastrointestinal issues.
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A: Stomach acid will inactivate some of the medication if I crush the medication. - While stomach acid can affect medication absorption, the primary concern with enteric-coated aspirin is the disruption of its intended slow release mechanism, not inactivation by stomach acid.
B: If I crush it you might experience a stomach ache or indigestion. - This is a potential consequence of crushing enteric-coated aspirin, but the main concern is the immediate release
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