Answer to Question 1
ANS: D
To avoid contact with the medication, nurses should wear gloves when applying topical medications. Some topical medications are applied sparingly. Skin should be clean and dry, but it is not necessary to use alcohol. It is not always necessary to use sterile technique.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Transdermal patches provide more consistent blood levels. Cutting the patch is not recommended. Drugs given transdermally can still produce side effects and toxicity.