Oral Medication Safety: Tablets and Liquids

Oral medication safety includes preparing and giving tablets and liquid medicines by mouth. Oral preparations are a common route used by providers and are usually swallowed with fluid. After swallowing, they are absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract.

Oral medications come in solid forms and...

1. General medication administration considerations (review in the room, with the patient).

Upon first entering the patient's room, wash hands with soap and warm water, and apply vigorous friction for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizers may be used if the hands are not visibly soiled, but vigorous ...