Never Crush, Open, or Empty a Sustained-Release Tablet or Capsule

question 59

Short Answer

Never crush, open, or empty a sustained-release tablet or capsule into food or liquid. Using sustained-release medication in this way can cause the patient to receive a(n) _________________.

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Definitions:

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, especially the central part of the brainstem, responsible for regulating vital body functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Regulating Breathing

The process by which the body controls the rate and depth of respirations, primarily through the respiratory center in the brainstem.

Low Birth Weight

A term used when a newborn weighs less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, which can be indicative of health issues or developmental concerns.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which an association is made between a previously neutral stimulus and a stimulus that naturally elicits a response.