10. What is one guideline to use when a tablet needs to be crushed? No prescriber order to crush medications is required. Device cleaning is only required at the end of the day. Coated tablets and medications released over time should not be crushed. Liquid medications should be used instead of crushing medications.

## Step 1<br />The question is asking for the correct guideline to follow when a tablet needs to be crushed. The options provided are:<br />- No prescriber order to crush medications is required.<br />- Device cleaning is only required at the end of the day.<br />- Coated tablets and medications released over time should not be crushed.<br />- Liquid medications should be used instead of crushing medications.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The correct guideline is "Coated tablets and medications released over time should not be crushed." This is because crushing these types of medications can alter their intended release mechanism, which can lead to potential overdose or underdose.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The other options are not directly related to the act of crushing a tablet. The first option, "No prescriber order to crush medications is required," is not a guideline for crushing tablets. The second option, "Device cleaning required at the end of the day," is a guideline for cleaning medical devices, not for crushing tablets. The fourth option, "Liquid medications should be used instead of crushing medications," is a suggestion for alternative medication forms, not a guideline for crushing tablets.