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130. A home care patient with chronic pain is prescribed a transdermal opioid patch. What is a medicinal teaching point for safe use?

A. Apply the patch to the same site each time
B. Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless area, rotating sites, and dispose of used patches safely
C. Cut the patch in half for a lower dose
D. Take additional oral opioids whenever desired

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  • Apply the patch to the same site each time
  • Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless area, rotating sites, and dispose of used patches safely
  • Cut the patch in half for a lower dose
  • Take additional oral opioids whenever desired

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