What is the recommended electrode size during an iontophoresis intervention with an intensity of (a) 1 milliamp, (b) 2 milliamps, (c) 3 milliamps, and (d) 4 milliamps?

What will be an ideal response?


(a) At 1 milliamp the cathode should be at least 2 cm2 and anode at least 1 cm2.
(b) At 2 milliamps the cathode should be at least 4 cm2 and anode at least 2 cm2.
(c) At 3 milliamps the cathode should be at least 6 cm2 and anode at least 3 cm2.
(d) At 4 milliamps the cathode should be at least 8 cm2 and anode at least 4 cm2.

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