Which of the following routes of administration should a dental patient use for a nicotine patch?
a. oral
b. topical
c. transdermal
d. rectal
c. Transdermal administration is the application of drugs to the skin that will be absorbed into the bloodstream. Dosage forms include a skin patch or ointment. Common patches include nitroglycerin for angina, oral contraceptives, and nicotine patches for smoking cessation.
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A) relax, lactic acid buildup B) constrict, capillary engorgement C) relax, systemic vasoconstriction D) constrict, decreased carbon dioxide
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