When instructing a patient on the use of a nitroglycerin patch, what should the patient be taught regarding the advantage of the nitroglycerin patch?
A) It is only administered one time per week.
B) It is more effective than the tablets.
C) It has a longer duration of action.
D) It has a faster action than the tablets.
C
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When applied topically, nitroglycerin is absorbed directly into the systemic circulation. Absorption occurs at a slower rate and has a longer duration of action. The topical form is usually administered more frequently than one time per week. It is not more effective than the tablets. It does not have a faster action.
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