Which of the Following Is Not True of Oral Medication

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of oral medication administration?

• A) If the medication has a potential to stain teeth, it should be administered with a straw.
• B) Effervescent tablets should be taken as soon as the medication has dissolved in the liquid.
• C) The patient taking medications at home knows where medications are stored and is not required to read the medication bottle before taking a medication.
• D) Oral medications may come in sprinkles that are applied to food for administration.
• E) Some oral medications may be crushed or chewed.

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