Transdermal medications a. are given systemically and have a systemic effect. b. are given topically and have a systemic effect. c. are given topically and have a local effect. d. are given systemically but have a local effect.

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Answer: Transdermal medications are given topically and have a systemic effect. The correct option is B.

Explanation:

In the administration of drug to patients, there are different routes that can be used by the health care provider. These include:

--> Through injection: intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous routes

--> Through gastrointestinal tract: for example,Sublingual (under the tongue), Rectal (in the rectum)

--> Through the route of administration that dictates dosage form: for example, inhalation and TRANSDERMAL route.

TRANSDERMAL medication is the route of drug administration whereby drugs are delivered through the skin ( topically) in the form of patches. They provide a consistent delivery of small amounts of a drug into the blood stream over a long period of time. They are designed to exert their effects on deeper or more distant tissues. Therefore the transdermal medication have a systemic effects when applied topically.

Transdermal medications are given topically and have a systemic effect.

  • Transdermal medications are absorbed by the skin before they go into the bloodstream of the person. Transdermal simply means applying drug or medicine through the skin. An advantage of transdermal medications is  that it's easy to apply. Transdermal drugs are used in the management and the treatment of various conditions, like pain, hypertension, migraines, etc.

  • Common examples of drugs that are given through transdermal patches include opioid medications, nicotine, ensam, fentanyl etc. It should also be noted that such drugs have a systemic effect on the body of the patient.

In conclusion, the correct option is B.

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