What is an example of a medication administered enterally?

Administering medication enterally involves delivering it through the digestive tract to ensure absorption through the gastrointestinal system. The example of medication instilled through a jejunostomy tube fits this definition perfectly, as it directly enters the small intestine, where it can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

The jejunostomy tube is specifically designed for patients who cannot take medications orally, allowing for effective and direct delivery of drugs into the digestive system. This method is particularly beneficial for patients with swallowing difficulties or gastrointestinal problems that impede normal oral intake.

In contrast, the other options represent different routes of administration that are not enteral. Injecting medication into the muscle is an intramuscular route, while intravenous infusion involves delivering medication directly into the bloodstream. A skin patch uses transdermal administration, bypassing the digestive tract entirely. Therefore, only the jejunostomy tube method qualifies as an enteral route.