RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 633 of 2368

Which client statement shows correct understanding of teaching about enteric-coated aspirin?

  1. "I will swallow the tablet whole."
  2. "I will crush the tablet and mix it with applesauce."
  3. "I will break the tablet in half if it is too large."
  4. "I will chew the tablet so it works faster."
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Correct answer: "I will swallow the tablet whole."

Enteric-coated or delayed-release tablets should not be crushed, chewed, broken, or opened.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Aspirin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026