This course provides the reader with information related to transdermal delivery of medications. A review of transdermal pharmacokinetics is provided. Advantages, limitations and complications associated with transdermal medications are highlighted along with nursing considerations.
Course Publication Date:
May 01, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Susanne J. Pavlovish-Danis RN, MSN, ARNP-C, CDE |
| Michael G. Danis BSN, RN, CCRN |
| Course No: | TDM043019 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pharmacology
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Learning Objectives
- Describe how transdermal medications work and identify three classifications of medications that can be delivered transdermally
- Describe three benefits/advantages of transdermal medication delivery
- Discuss limitations and complications of transdermal medication delivery and associated patient teaching to reduce adverse outcomes