Which of the following is an example of a medication administered enterally?
A) Medication instilled into the eye
B) Medication instilled through a jejunostomy tube
C) Medication given via respiratory tract
D) Medication absorbed through the skin
B
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Medication instilled through a feeding tube is absorbed via the gastrointestinal tract and is considered to be administered enterally. Eye, respiratory tract, and skin instillations are not administered via the gastrointestinal tract and are therefore parenteral medications.
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