1. Preparing and Administering Medications Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1991 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Chapter 10 1

2. Enteral Medications Medications given directly into the GI tract Oral; Box 10-1 Oral Medication Forms Nasogastric or PEG Rectal 2 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1991 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

3. Oral Administration Asepsis Steps to administer: Procedure 10-1 Getting ready Preparing the medication Administering the medication Solid form Liquids 3 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1991 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

4. Nasogastric Administration Appropriate patients PEG tube Medication forms: Liquids Pills: crushed, add water 4 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1991 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

5. Procedure for Administering Nasogastric Medications Aspirate stomach contents Listen for gurgling sounds in the stomach Listen for breath sounds Put medication into the tubing Instill medications via gravity Add water to tube following medication administration 5 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1991 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

6. Rectal Administration Getting ready Preparing the medication Administering the medication Concluding 6 Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2006, 2003, 2000, 1995, 1991 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

7. QUESTIONS?