Question

A 65-year-old with chronic pain is initiated on a fentanyl patch. According to the BNF, what key safety instruction should patients follow?

Accepted Answer

Rotate patch sites and change every 72 hours

Answer

Apply patches only on mucous membranes

Answer

Change patches daily

Answer

Cut the patch for dose adjustment

Answer

Keep the patch on during MRI scans

Practice question

A 65-year-old with chronic pain is initiated on a fentanyl patch. According to the BNF, what key safety instruction should patients follow?