A patient asks why a transdermal medication patch is not suitable for sudden severe pain. Which explanation is correct?
Correct answer: A. It is absorbed slowly for a prolonged effect
- A. It is absorbed slowly for a prolonged effect
- B. It is destroyed by enzymes in the stomach
- C. It acts only on the outermost skin layer
- D. It cannot enter the bloodstream through skin
Explanation
Transdermal medicines pass gradually through the skin and provide sustained systemic absorption. They are not suitable when a rapid effect is needed, unlike routes designed for faster absorption.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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