Oral Medication Calculations Case Study: Ms

Oral Medication Calculations Case Study: Ms. McIntyre Screen 14 of 17 Client Story Let’s Review Potassium chloride is supplied as a large pill. Ms. McIntyre has stated she has a hard time swallowing large pills. Which of the following may be an alternative to giving her the medication in that form? Choose all that apply. Crushing the pills and mixing with food or drink (pills cannot be extended-release, slow-release, long-acting, controlled-release, enteric-coated, or capsules) Using a liquid form of the medication if available Using another route to adminimster the medication. Telling the client there will be serious effects if the medication is not taken Leaving the medications with the client and letting her take the medication when she’s ready