The nurse is instructing an elderly patient about the use of bisacodyl enteric-coated tablets for the treatment of constipation. Which response is true about this medication?
a. This medication can be chewed.
b. It is easily crushed for persons unable to swallow.
c. It should not be taken with milk.
d. Antacid will help the medication to be digested better.
ANS: C
Bisacodyl enteric-coated tablets must be swallowed whole, never chewed or crushed, and never taken with milk or antacids.
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