Practice Question
What is an important client teaching point regarding enteric-coated aspirin?
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Correct Answer:
Swallow the tablets whole to ensure proper release of the medication
Rationale:
🔶 Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to dissolve in the small intestine, not the stomach, to reduce gastric irritation.
🔶 Swallowing the tablets whole preserves the protective coating that prevents early breakdown in acidic stomach environments.
🔶 Crushing or chewing the tablet destroys the coating, causing early drug release and possible GI irritation or bleeding.
🔶 Whole-tablet administration ensures the medication reaches the intended absorption site for proper therapeutic effect.
🔶 Teaching clients to avoid altering the tablet helps maintain medication safety and gastrointestinal protection.
Crush or chew the tablets for faster absorption
🔶 Crushing destroys the enteric coating and exposes the stomach to direct aspirin irritation.
🔶 This increases the risk of gastric bleeding and is contraindicated.
Take the tablets with a full glass of water
🔶 While water is generally helpful, this is not the key teaching point for enteric-coated aspirin.
🔶 Water does not preserve the protective coating that prevents gastric irritation.
Administer the tablets on an empty stomach for better effectiveness
🔶 Giving aspirin on an empty stomach increases risk of stomach upset.
🔶 Enteric-coated aspirin does not require empty-stomach dosing for effectiveness.
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