A patient is prescribed a medication through a feeding tube. Which practice helps prevent an interaction between the medication and the feed?
Correct answer: B. Pause the feed according to the medication instructions
- A. Mix the medication directly into the formula
- B. Pause the feed according to the medication instructions
- C. Add several medications together in one cup
- D. Flush the tube only after all medications are given
Explanation
Some medicines interact with enteral formula, so the feed may need to be paused according to specific instructions. Medications should not be mixed together or added to formula because this can cause incompatibility, blockage, or an incorrect dose.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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