The nurse is placing a transdermal nicotine patch on a client. How long are most transdermal patches effective?
A) 1 day
B) 2 to 3 weeks
C) 12 hours to 30 days
D) 30 to 45 days
C
Feedback:
With transdermal patches, the drug is released for 12 hours to 30 days. In depot, decanoate injections the drug is released for 2 to 3 weeks.
You might also like to view...
Which factors could influence respiratory rate measurement? Select all that apply
1. Age 2. Exercise 3. Fever 4. Medications 5. Rapid heart rate
A child age 4 1/2 years sometimes wakes her parents up at night screaming, thrashing, sweating, and apparently frightened, yet she is not aware of her parents' presence when they check on her. She lies down and sleeps without any parental intervention
This is most likely what? a. Nightmare b. Sleep terror c. Sleep apnea d. Seizure activity
The new mother of a 2-day-old neonate who weighed 8 pounds at birth is distressed that the baby has lost one-half pound. The home health nurse's response is one of:
a. Alarm as this is a drastic weight loss b. Concern as this may be an indicator of inadequate nutrition c. Reassurance as this is a normal weight loss d. Alertness as such weight loss is not expected
Are these values normal? If not, what are the abnormalities?
What will be an ideal response?