How are medications administered via G-tube?

A GASTROSTOMY TUBE (GT) is an enteral feeding device placed endoscopically, radiologically, or surgically with its tip in the patient’s stomach. Your primary goal when administering medication through a GT is to optimize the drug’s therapeutic action without interfering with enteral nutrition.

What are the concerns during medication administration through feeding tubes?

liquid formulations may contain alcohol, which can be a problem for certain patients. liquid formulations may contain sorbitol, which can cause adverse gastrointestinal effects. syrups may interfere with feeds and cause clumping and blockage. dispersible formulations may contain large amounts of sodium.

What do you need to consider before administering drugs via a feeding tube?

The feeding should be stopped and the tube flushed with at least 15 mL of purified water before and after administering each medication. Administer separately. Each medication should be administered separately through the feeding tube using a clean 30 mL or larger oral (non-luer tip) syringe.

Can you give meds via G-tube?

A PEG tube or gastrostomy tube (G-tube) can be used to give your child formula, food, or medicine. There are two ways to give feedings: bolus or continuous.

What steps are pertinent to administering medications via G tube to maintain patient comfort and safety?

How to Safely Administer Medication Through a Feeding Tube

  1. Administer each medication separately.
  2. Stop the feeding and flush the tube with water before and after medication administration.
  3. Crush only those medications which are immediate-release.
  4. Use liquid medications when available.

How do you need to position your patient with a tube feeding?

Positions for receiving tube feedings:

  1. Option 1: Propped up in bed or on a couch in a half sitting position with the head raised at least 30 degrees.
  2. Option 2: Sitting up in a chair.
  3. Never while lying flat.

When administering several medications via feeding tube the nurse should?

After the drug is delivered, the feeding should be stopped and the tube should be flushed with at least 15 mL of purified water before and after each medication is given. Administer each drug separately. Each medication should be given separately through the feeding tube.

Do meds go through G or J tube?

Most medications can be given in either the G- or J-port, though there are a few that must be given through the G-port. A doctor or pharmacist can determine which medications should be given through which port.

What steps are pertinent to administering medications via gastrointestinal tube?

Procedure:

  1. Right student.
  2. Correct time.
  3. The medicine container matches authorization forms and medication administration record.
  4. The dose on medication container matches authorization form and records.
  5. The medication is in the correct route as identified on medication container, authorization forms and medication record.

What should be done to ensure that medication is given to the right patient?

The right route: check that the route is appropriate for the patient’s current condition. The right time: adhere to the prescribed dose and schedule. The right reason: check that the patient is receiving the medication for the appropriate reason.