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    Drug Percocet

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    This document provides information about the medication Oxycodone/Acetaminophen including its generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications to focus on such as contraindications and common side effects, interactions with other drugs, lab value alterations caused by the medicine, and things to teach the patient. It also includes sections on the nursing process including pre-administration assessment, reasons to hold the medication, and what to evaluate after giving.

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    This document provides information about the medication Oxycodone/Acetaminophen including its generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications to focus on such as contraindications and common side effects, interactions with other drugs, lab value alterations caused by the medicine, and things to teach the patient. It also includes sections on the nursing process including pre-administration assessment, reasons to hold the medication, and what to evaluate after giving.

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    This document provides information about the medication Oxycodone/Acetaminophen including its generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications to focus on such as contraindications and common side effects, interactions with other drugs, lab value alterations caused by the medicine, and things to teach the patient. It also includes sections on the nursing process including pre-administration assessment, reasons to hold the medication, and what to evaluate after giving.

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    Drug Percocet

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    This document provides information about the medication Oxycodone/Acetaminophen including its generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications to focus on such as contraindications and common side effects, interactions with other drugs, lab value alterations caused by the medicine, and things to teach the patient. It also includes sections on the nursing process including pre-administration assessment, reasons to hold the medication, and what to evaluate after giving.

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    NURS 1566 Clinical Medication Worksheet

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    Oxycodone/ Percocet Opioid 1-2 tablets PO Q 4 hr
    Acetaminophen analgesic
    Peak Onset Duration Normal Dosage Range

    60 – 90 min 10 – 15 min 3-6 hr 5-10 mg Q 3-4 hr initially as needed


    Why is your patient getting this medication: For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
    For post-op pain solutions
    N/A

    Mechanism of action and indications: Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alters perception Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    of and response to painful stimuli Hypersensitivity, Use cautiously in Geri or debilitated pts.

    Common side effects:


    CNS: Confusion, sedation, dizziness
    EENT: Blurred vision, and diplopia, miosis
    Resp: Respiratory Depression,
    CV: Orthostatic hypotension
    GI: Constipation, dry mouth, N/V
    GU: Urinary retention
    Derm: Flushing and sweating
    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine:
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically): May increase plasma amylase and lipase levels

    None noted Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication:
    Change position slowly, instruct pt when to ask for pain
    medication. May cause drowsiness, dizziness and have pt
    call for assistance when ambulating. Encourage pt to turn
    cough and deep breath every 2 hrs to prevent atelectasis.

    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation


    (Pre-administration) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess BP, pulse and respiration. Assess med? Assess for less pain.
    type, location, and intensity of pain. If respirations are < 10 pre minute.
    Assess bowel function routinely

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