When Administering Medications by the Oral Route a Number of Safeguards

When administering medications by the oral route a number of safeguards are required. Select all that apply:

A) Break unscored tablets by placing the tablet in a paper towel and, using your thumb and index finger, break the tablet.
B) Crush enteric-coated tablets to facilitate rapid absorption.
C) Shake liquid medications thoroughly before pouring.
D) Pour liquids at eye level, using a medicine cup.
E) Lozenges should dissolve slowly in the mouth.

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