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module 15 post test 5 administration medication (feeding tube)

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For safe administration of oral medications through a feeding tube, specific attention must be paid to:   Proper placement of the tube Whether the medication can be crushed for administration through the tube  
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Which of the following medications should never be given through a feeding tube?   Sublingual tablets Enteric-coated (EC) Sustained release (SR) Extended release (XR) Long acting (LA) uncrushed pills  
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what are the best choice's of medication to administer through a feeding tube   Liquid medication and elixirs  
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The nurse is attempting to administer medication through a feeding tube but is unable to do so because of a blockage in the tube. What action(s) should the nurse take?   for a newly inserted tube, the nurse should notify provider & obtain x-ray 4 positioning. Nurse should attempt to flush tube with large-bore syringe and warm water to clear clog. If unable to flush clog, contact provider  
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The student nurse is preparing to administer multiple medications through a feeding tube, what does she do after each med?   flush with 10 mL of tap water after each medicine and with 30-60 mL of water after the last medication  
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