A patient is unable to swallow pain medication following oral surgery.What would be the appropriate form of the medication to use to administer the drug using the rectal route?

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Medications are available in a variety of forms or preparations.The form of the medication determines its route of administration.Manufacturers make many medications in several forms,such as tablets,capsules,elixirs,and suppositories.Suppositories are solid dosage form mixed with gelatin and shaped in the form of a pellet for insertion into a body cavity (rectum or vagina).A suppository melts when it reaches body temperature,allowing the medication to be absorbed.A tablet is a powdered medication compressed into a hard disk or cylinder and designed to be taken orally.An elixir is a clear fluid containing water and alcohol; designed for oral use; usually sweetener has been added.A capsule is medication encased in a gelatin shell and taken orally.

A Patient Is Unable to Swallow Pain Medication Following Oral