After labeling a transdermal disk, what is next?

After labeling a transdermal disk, what is next?

• A. Apply to different areas
• B. Dispose of gloves
• C. Remove old patches
• D. Open and remove disk

Answer: (A)

Rotating where a transdermal disk is placed is important to protect the skin and keep absorption consistent. After labeling, the next step is to apply the disk to a new area of the skin, choosing a clean, dry site away from hair, wounds, or irritation. This helps prevent skin irritation from repeated patches and ensures the medication is absorbed properly. The other steps—removing an old patch before applying a new one, wearing gloves during handling, and opening the disk packaging before use—happen as part of the surrounding procedure, not the immediate next action after labeling.

Rotating where a transdermal disk is placed is important to protect the skin and keep absorption consistent. After labeling, the next step is to apply the disk to a new area of the skin, choosing a clean, dry site away from hair, wounds, or irritation. This helps prevent skin irritation from repeated patches and ensures the medication is absorbed properly. The other steps—removing an old patch before applying a new one, wearing gloves during handling, and opening the disk packaging before use—happen as part of the surrounding procedure, not the immediate next action after labeling.