Ent Med Admin

Question 1

Assess & Document

Answer 1

Tube Length (compare measurement to previous assessments before every administration)
Increase in length (pulled out)
Decrease in length (pushed in)

Question 2

In what state of matter should the Enteral Meds be administered??

Answer 2

Must be liquid or powder form

Question 3

PO Meds NOT to crush

Answer 3

EC (enteric coated)
SR/SA (sustained release/action)
TR/CR/XR/XL ( timed/controlled/extended release)
SL(sublingual)
Buccal