ANSWER.
* Transdermal patch.
* Transdermal route is parenteral route of administration in which
high lipid soluble drugs are applied over the skin.
* Transdermal patchs are adhesive patches used for administration
of medication through transdermal route.
* Absorption occurs after application of transdermal patch is slow,constant
and predictable.
* Duration of applying one transdermal patch is 72 hrs so the nurse should change
transdermal patch every 72 hours.
* Common areas for application of transdermal patch are upper arm,abdomen,back
chest,flank etc.
* Each time nurse should change the applying area or site to avoid skin irritation.
* Examples of transdermal patches are Fentanyl,nitroglycerine,testosterone ,estradiol
patches.
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