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Dysphagia

How does Gloup® improve the efficiency of medication rounds?(Required)

Reduces the need to crush tablets, saving time

Requires refrigeration and extra steps

Increases preparation time

What are the key benefits of using Gloup® Medication Lubricant?(Required)

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A purpose-designed lubricating slippery gel that makes tablets easier to swallow and may negate the need to crush

No known drug interactions

Designed to break down immediately once in the stomach, therefore having minimal or no impact on absorption

Some foods do not adequately lubricate the digestive tract, which may lead to tablets getting stuck and an increased risk of medication-induced oesophagitis.(Required)

True

False

How many days will Gloup® last at room temperature once opened?(Required)

7 days

30 days

60 days

None of the above

What evidence supports the use of Gloup?(Required)

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Multiple published clinical trials

10+ years of clinical experience

Supported by clinical guidelines (eMIMs/AMH – Aged Care Companion/Don’t Rush to Crush+)

Risks of crushing/splitting medications

Food should not be used to administer medication for residents who are nil by mouth (NBM).(Required)

True

False

Symptoms of dysphagia may include coughing, gagging or choking when eating or drinking.(Required)

True

False

Gloup® is available in which of the following options?(Required)

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Low sugar

Moderately thick, level 3

Extremely thick, level 4

5 flavours

Using food for medication administration

Gloup® can be used with:(Required)

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Whole medication

Crushed medication

Altered medication (split tablets, powders etc)

Which statements about using food to administer medication are true?(Required)

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Fruit juices acidic content may alter metabolism/absorption

The calcium/minerals in dairy products (like yoghurt) can interfere with absorption

Foods often have a high sugar content

Many foods require refrigeration or have a short shelf life

Which statement describes how Gloup® works in the stomach?(Required)

It delays absorption

It breaks down quickly, minimising impact on medication absorption

It coats tablets to make them harder to digest

The AdPha Don’t Rush to Crush+ guidelines recommend the use of a medication lubricant to help avoid the need to crush tablets.(Required)

True

False

Best practice

What are the potential impacts of crushing or splitting medication(Required)

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Dosage loss (underdosing)

Risk of exposure to medication dust

Liability risks for prescriber and/or modifier

Altered absorption

Increased risk of side effects

May reduce effectiveness of medication

Dysphagia affects up to 50% of aged care residents.(Required)

True

False

Product

Crushing modified-release or enteric-coated tablets may alter absorption and increase the risk of side effects.(Required)

True

False

Who can be affected by dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)?(Required)

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Stroke or dementia patients

People taking multiple medications

Anyone consuming large tablets and vitamins

People with a dry mouth caused by medication or illness

Difficulty swallowing medications can result in poor adherence, treatment failure and clinical consequences.(Required)

True

False

Modifying or altering a medication should be used as a last resort, and only on the advice of the doctor or pharmacist.(Required)

True

False

Food substances may impact the efficacy, side effect profile and absorption of a medication.(Required)

True

False

For swallowing issues associated with moderate or severe dysphagia, a speech pathologist or doctor should be consulted.(Required)

True

False

Gloup® Education

Dysphagia

Risks of crushing/splitting medications

Using food for medication administration

Best practice

Product