Which Represents the Proper Way to Give an Oral Capsule

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which represents the proper way to give an oral capsule?

• A)Crush and dilute it in warm water.
• B)Tell the patient to swallow it whole.
• C)Tell the patient to chew it completely.
• D)Pierce it with a needle and squeeze into the mouth.

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Definitions:

Government Regulation

Laws and rules set by the government to control the way businesses and industries operate, with the aim of protecting public interest.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total benefit to society from trading a good or service.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount a producer is willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive.

Consumer Surplus

It is the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.