Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

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What are patients advised against doing with their capsules?

Taking them with food
Repackaging or placing in pillboxes
Swallowing them whole
Taking them with water

The correct answer is: Repackaging or placing in pillboxes

Patients are advised against repackaging or placing their capsules in pillboxes because the capsules are generally designed for immediate release and should not be exposed to air or moisture until taken by the patient. Taking them with food may interfere with the absorption of the medication and swallowing them whole may cause discomfort or increased risk of choking. Taking them with water is generally recommended to aid in safe and effective swallowing of the capsule.