A Student Nurse Asks a Friend in the Program, "What

question 11

Multiple Choice

A student nurse asks a friend in the program, "What does it mean when a medication is buffered?" Which response by the friend is best?

• A) "Buffered medications have been dissolved in oils or fats."
• B) "That means the medication has added antacids to reduce stomach upset."
• C) "Buffering extends the metabolism of the drug so it stays in the system longer."
• D) "You cannot crush a tablet if it is buffered because it has a special coating."

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