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A patient with chronic pain is being started on a “patch.” Which of the following should be included when instructing the patient about this pain-relieving delivery system?
1. It will not work as well as oral pain medications.
2. Dosing will start with a lower dose.
3. The patient will never experience breakthrough pain.
4. The patient will never overdose with this delivery method.
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2 -- The transdermal, or “patch,” form of medication is increasingly being used because it is simple, painless, and delivers a continuous level of medication. The continuous dosage is an advantage over oral medications. Transdermal medications are easy to store and apply, and reapplying every 72 hours enhances compliance. Dosages for the “patch” start low and are increased as deemed necessary by the physician. Additional short-acting medication is often needed for breakthrough pain. Overdosage can occur with this route.
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