Author Question: The most common adverse effect of the transdermal nicotine replacement patch is: 1. Nicotine ... (Read 39 times)

james0929 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The most common adverse effect of the transdermal nicotine replacement patch is:

1. Nicotine toxicity
2. Tingling at the site of patch application
3. Skin irritation under the patch site
4. Life-threatening dysrhythmias

Question 2

Instructions for the use of nicotine gum include:

1. Chew the gum quickly to get a peak effect.
2. The gum should be parked in the buccal space between chewing.
3. Acidic drinks such as coffee help with the absorption of the nicotine.
4. The highest abstinence rates occur if the patient chews the gum when he or she is having cravings.