Enteric-coated medications
a. Should be crushed to be most effective
b. Dissolve in the stomach
c. Are liquids
d. Are injectables
B
Enteric-coated drugs are tablets with a specialized coating so that they do not dissolve with gastric acid. They have increased effectiveness and decreased stomach upset. They should never be crushed or dissolved because this disrupts the coating.
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