A patient asks the nurse why the provider has ordered a transdermal form of a medication. How will the nurse respond?
a. "The patch can always be cut when dosage adjustments are needed."
b. "Drug levels fluctuate less with the patch."
c. "There are fewer systemic side effects with transdermal patches."
d. "There is less risk of toxicity when using a patch."
ANS: B
Transdermal patches provide more consistent blood levels. Cutting the patch is not recommended. Drugs given transdermally can still produce side effects and toxicity.
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