In preparing to administer medications to a patient with an NG tube, which would be appropriate to give through that route? (Select all that apply.)
A)Liquid medication
B)Tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water
C)Enteric coated tablets crushed and diluted in 30 mL of water
D)Capsules emptied into 30 mL of water
E)Timed release capsules emptied into 30 mL of water
F)Suppositories

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Liquid forms of medications are preferable.Tablets may be crushed and diluted in water.Capsules may be opened and the contents added to approximately 1 ounce of water.Enteric coated medications and timed release capsules should never be broken for administration.Suppositories are not given via NG route.

In Preparing to Administer Medications to a Patient with an NG