Why Is the Fentanyl Patch Not Appropriate for Opiate-Naive Individuals

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Multiple Choice

Why is the fentanyl patch not appropriate for opiate-naive individuals?

• A) 10% of people do not metabolize this drug well, so they do feel effective relief.
• B) It can cause rebound pain due to a short half-life.
• C) It requires frequent and regular electrocardiogram monitoring.
• D) Due to a variable and long half-life, some individuals report difficulty with pain relief after 48 hours.

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