A nurse is reviewing the medication orders for a client and notes an adrenergic blocker that is to be applied transdermally. Which medication would the nurse be preparing to administer?
A) Methyldopa
B) Clonidine
C) Guanabenz
D) Guanfacine
Ans: B
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Clonidine is available in a transdermal formulation. Methyldopa may be administered IV or orally. Guanabenz and guanfacine are administered orally.
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