Introduction
Introduction ( 9 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has chronic pain and takes oxycodone, a Schedule II medication, on a regular basis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of oxycodone?
Rationale: Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain. It also has peripheral effects, such as decreasing gastrointestinal motility and secretion, which can cause constipation. The nurse should advise the client to increase fluid and fiber intake, exercise regularly, and use stool softeners or laxatives as needed to prevent or treat constipation.
Oxycodone can cause hypotension, not hypertension, due to its vasodilatory effect.
Oxycodone can cause bradycardia, not tachycardia, due to its vagal stimulation effect.
Oxycodone can cause constipation, not diarrhea, due to its decreased gastrointestinal motility and secretion effect.
Correct answer: a) Constipation
Rationale: Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain. It also has peripheral effects, such as decreasing gastrointestinal motility and secretion, which can cause constipation. The nurse should advise the client to increase fluid and fiber intake, exercise regularly, and use stool softeners or laxatives as needed to prevent or treat constipation.
Incorrect choices:
b) Hypertension: Oxycodone can cause hypotension, not hypertension, due to its vasodilatory effect.
c) Tachycardia: Oxycodone can cause bradycardia, not tachycardia, due to its vagal stimulation effect.
d) Diarrhea: Oxycodone can cause constipation, not diarrhea, due to its decreased gastrointestinal motility and secretion effect.