A Patient Had a Transdermal Fentanyl Patch Placed 2 Hours

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient had a transdermal fentanyl patch placed 2 hours ago and is not getting any pain relief.What would be the most appropriate intervention?

• A)Remove the current patch and replace with a new fentanyl patch at a higher dose.
• B)Prescribe a short-acting opioid for breakthrough pain.
• C)Remove the patch and switch to a different intravenous opioid.
• D)Tell the patient not to worry, as it takes about 12 hours for the patch's effects to be felt, and he will have relief at that time.

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