A Patient Is to Receive Testosterone Therapy Via a Transdermal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is to receive testosterone therapy via a transdermal patch. He asks the nurse, "Why am I getting a patch? Can't I just take a pill?" Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A) "The patch reduces the incidence of side effects."
• B) "If you don't take the patch, you will have to have injections instead."
• C) "The patch allows for better absorption of the medication."
• D) "You will only have to change the patch weekly."

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