Question

A nurse is teaching a client about taking multiple oral meds at home to include time-release capsules, liquid meds, enteric-coated pills, & narcotics. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I can open the capsule w/the beads in it & sprinkle them on my oatmeal.
B. If I am having difficulty swallowing, I will add the liquid meds to a batch of pudding.
C. The pills w/the coating on them can be crushed.
D. I will eat 2 crackers w/the pain pills.

Answer 1

The client shows an understanding of medication instructions by choosing to eat crackers with pain pills to reduce gastrointestinal upset, a correct practice for narcotics administration. The correct option is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject's question concerns the proper way to take multiple oral medications, focusing on different forms such as time-release capsules, liquid meds, enteric-coated pills, and narcotics. The correct statement that indicates an understanding of how to properly take these medications is D. I will eat 2 crackers with the pain pills. This is because eating a small amount of food like crackers can help mitigate any gastrointestinal upset that might be caused by narcotics.




Statement A is incorrect because time-release capsules should not be opened; doing so can result in a rapid release of the medication, which is not how they are designed to work. Statement B is usually acceptable for liquid meds, provided the medication does not interact with food; however, the patient should follow specific instructions provided by the healthcare practitioner or the medication label. Statement C is incorrect because enteric-coated pills should not be crushed as the coating is meant to protect the stomach lining and ensure the medication is released in the intestines.