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Oxycodone: Indications:
You're giving me something for the pain now?
Let your patient know which medication you are giving, and what it is intended to treat. -
Correct Answer -Yes, this is oxycodone. It's a medication that is used for treating severe pain
like you are experiencing now. You should begin to feel your pain level go down within ten
minutes of taking it.
Oxycodone: dependency
Isn't oxycodone pretty addictive?
This is a chance to address the patient's concern about developing an opioid dependency. -
Correct Answer -When used short-term for acute pain, it is very rare to develop an addiction
to oxycodone. Keeping your pain under control is a big part of your recovery and overall
health, so it's important to ask for pain medication when you need it.
Oxycodone: Adverse effects
[no patient question]
Let Tina know about any common side effects she might experience, and if there is anything
she should call a provider for. - Correct Answer -You might feel sleepy while taking this
drug; that's very common. Constipation is also common, and if you experience that, we can
add a stool softener to your medication orders. Oxycodone can also cause breathing problems
for some people, so I'll be monitoring your vitals regularly, and if you start to notice that you
are having trouble breathing, be sure to let someone know immediately.
Clindamycin: Indications
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