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A nurse is administering oral medications to patients. Which action will the nurse take? a. Remove the medication from the wrapper, and place it in a cup labeled with the patient's information. b. Place all of the patient's medications in the same cup, except medications with assessments. c. Crush enteric-coated medication, and place it in a medication cup with water. d. Measure liquid medication by bringing liquid medication cup to eye level. {Ans: Place all of the patient's medications in the same cup, except medications with assessments. Placing medications that require preadministration assessment in a separate cup serves as a reminder to check before the medication is given, making it easier for the nurse to withhold medication if necessary.}While preparing medications, the nurse knows one of the drug is an acidic medication. In which area does the nurse anticipate the drug will be absorbed? a. Stomach b. Mouth c. Small intestine d. Large intestine {Ans: Stomach Acidic medications pass through the gastric mucosa rapidly. Medications that are basic are not absorbed before reaching the small intestine.}A patient is taking 1 tablet of hydrocodone bitartrate 5 mg and acetaminophen 500 mg (Vicodin) every 4 hours. The patient is also