A patient with Parkinson's disease has been prescribed rotigotine transdermal (Neupro). When providing patient teaching, what is the onset of action of the medication?
A) 13 hours
B) Less than 30 minutes
C) 1518 hours
D) 24 hours
Question 2
A patient's current medication administration record includes a drug that the nurse recognizes as an Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) high-alert medication. This designation signals the nurse to what characteristic of the drug?
A) It can only be administered by a physician or advanced practice nurse.
B) Administration must be cosigned by a second registered nurse or practical/vocational nurse.
C) It is currently undergoing Phase IV testing and is pending full FDA approval.
D) Administration errors carry a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm.
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