ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION: NASOGASTRIC TUBE

Course overview

Administration of medications by nasogastric tube (NGT) involves enteral delivery of pharmaceutical agents to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract by means of a tube that is inserted through the nose. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of administration of medication by NGT including procedure, supplies, and complications, and to aid in caring for the patient with an NGT. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.