Question

You receive a prescription for Estradiol Transdermal Patch 0.025mg/day, apply 1 patch sl daily. What error do you notice on this prescription? A) Incorrect patch strength. B) Incorrect dosing frequency. C) Missing patient information. D) No errors on the prescription.

Answer 1

The prescription for the Estradiol Transdermal Patch has two errors: incorrect dosing frequency (patches are typically changed 1-2 times weekly, not daily) and missing patient information (like name and date of birth)

Step-by-step explanation:

The question posed pertains to a prescription for Estradiol Transdermal Patch 0.025mg/day, with instructions to apply 1 patch sublingually (sl) daily. Looking at the options presented, the main discrepancy lies in option B) Incorrect dosing frequency. Typically, these patches are applied topically, not sublingually. Therefore, the term 'sl' appears to be a typographical error. The patch should be applied to the skin, with instructions usually involving changing the patch 1-2 times weekly, not daily.

Furthermore, the prescription lacks essential patient information that should always be included in a prescription, such as the patient's name and date of birth, making option C) Missing patient information also a correct choice.

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