proton pump inhibitors available in slow release dosage forms may be crushed. chewed. broken. sprinkled on…

Brief Explanations:

Proton pump inhibitors in slow - release dosage forms are designed to release the drug slowly over time. Crushing, chewing, or breaking them would disrupt the slow - release mechanism. However, some proton pump inhibitors in slow - release (or delayed - release) dosage forms that are available in a form that can be sprinkled (like enteric - coated or delayed - release granules) can be sprinkled on applesauce (a soft food) for administration, especially for patients who have difficulty swallowing whole tablets.

Answer:

D. sprinkled on applesauce