Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets?
a. Administer with an antacid.
b. Crush the tablet and mix with applesauce.
c. Encourage the patient to drink a full glass of water.
d. Instruct the patient to place the medication between the cheek and teeth.
ANS: C
Drinking a full glass of water ensures the medication reaches the stomach and is diluted to decrease the potential for irritation. Administering with an antacid would alter the dissolution of the enteric coated tablet because it has a coating that resists dissolution in the acidic pH of the stomach but is dissolved in the intestines. Enteric coated tablets must not be crushed and must be swallowed.
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