A physician has prescribed enteric-coated tablets for the client. The nurse knows that which of the following is true about enteric-coated tablets?
a. The tablets should be administered with antacids.
b. The tablets are designed to carry drugs that can irritate the stomach.
c. The tablets are designed to dissolve in the stomach.
d. The tablets should be crushed.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Most enteric-coated agents should not be taken with antacids.
B Correct: Enteric-coated tablets are designed to carry drugs that can irritate the stomach.
C Incorrect: Enteric-coated tablets are designed to dissolve in the duodenum.
D Incorrect: Enteric-coated tablets should never be crushed.
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