LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and
Clinical Calculations, Ch 9 Enteral
Medications and Administration Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Enteral Medications- Most common route -
correct answer ✅Any medication that involves the gastrointestinal
tract. Capsules, Tablets, Liquids , Enemas, Suppositories
Oral Medication Administration Advantages -
correct answer ✅One of least expensive. Preferred route by client.
Oral Medication Administration Disadvantages -
correct answer ✅Risk of Choking/Aspiration. Patient cooperation
necessary. Stomach acidity destroys/inactivates medications.
Oral Medication Administration Contraindications -
correct answer ✅Nausea/Vomiting. Difficulty Swallowing. Patient
Unconscious.
Tablets -
correct answer ✅Compressed Meds in Disk Form. Most Crushable.
Some Scored for Dividing.
, LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and
Clinical Calculations, Ch 9 Enteral
Medications and Administration Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Enteric Coated -
correct answer ✅Released in Intestines, Not Stomach.
Buffered Tablets -
correct answer ✅Antacids added to prevent stomach irritation.
Capsules -
correct answer ✅Gelatin Coated. Can Be Time released or
Extended Released.
Oral Liquid Medication -
correct answer ✅Easier to Swallow. More Quickly Absorbed.
Oral Liquid Medication - calibrated medicine cup -
correct answer ✅Place on a flat surface, Read measurement at
eye-level, May offer water after thick or bad-tasting medication
unless used to coat the throat
Clinical Calculations, Ch 9 Enteral
Medications and Administration Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Enteral Medications- Most common route -
correct answer ✅Any medication that involves the gastrointestinal
tract. Capsules, Tablets, Liquids , Enemas, Suppositories
Oral Medication Administration Advantages -
correct answer ✅One of least expensive. Preferred route by client.
Oral Medication Administration Disadvantages -
correct answer ✅Risk of Choking/Aspiration. Patient cooperation
necessary. Stomach acidity destroys/inactivates medications.
Oral Medication Administration Contraindications -
correct answer ✅Nausea/Vomiting. Difficulty Swallowing. Patient
Unconscious.
Tablets -
correct answer ✅Compressed Meds in Disk Form. Most Crushable.
Some Scored for Dividing.
, LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and
Clinical Calculations, Ch 9 Enteral
Medications and Administration Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Enteric Coated -
correct answer ✅Released in Intestines, Not Stomach.
Buffered Tablets -
correct answer ✅Antacids added to prevent stomach irritation.
Capsules -
correct answer ✅Gelatin Coated. Can Be Time released or
Extended Released.
Oral Liquid Medication -
correct answer ✅Easier to Swallow. More Quickly Absorbed.
Oral Liquid Medication - calibrated medicine cup -
correct answer ✅Place on a flat surface, Read measurement at
eye-level, May offer water after thick or bad-tasting medication
unless used to coat the throat
