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Oxycodone Acetaminophen Percocet

The document contains a clinical medications worksheet that lists oxycodone (Percocet) including its classification, dosing, administration route, and timing. It provides information on the drug's mechanism of action, indications, nursing implications, and interactions. The worksheet also includes sections on assessing the patient prior to and after administering the drug as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the pain medication.

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Oxycodone Acetaminophen Percocet

The document contains a clinical medications worksheet that lists oxycodone (Percocet) including its classification, dosing, administration route, and timing. It provides information on the drug's mechanism of action, indications, nursing implications, and interactions. The worksheet also includes sections on assessing the patient prior to and after administering the drug as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the pain medication.

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  • Clinical Medications Worksheet

INDEX NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet

(You will need to made additional copies of these forms)


Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency
Name Name
oxycodone Percocet opioid analgesics 1-2g PO q4 hour prn
Schedule II
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range 5-10mg q3-4 hr prn

60-90 min 10-15 min 3-6 hr


Why is your patient taking this medication? For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions

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


Moderate to severe pain Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy. Use
cautiously in: head trauma; increased intracranial pressure; severe renal, hepatic
or pulmonary disease; hypothyroidism; adrenal insufficiency; alcoholism.
Bind to opiate receptors in the CNS. Undiagnosed abdominal pain; prostatic hypertrophy
Alter perception of and response to painful stimuli, while
producing generalized CNS depression Common side effects CNS: confusion, sedation, dizziness, dysphoria, euphoria
floating feeling, hallucinations, headache, unusual dreams. Blurred vision
diplopia, miosis, respiratory depression. Othrostatic hypotension.
constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting. Urinary retention, flushing, sweating
physical dependence, psychological dependence; tolerance

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) May increase plasma amylase and lipase levels
Caution with MAO inhibitors
Alcohol, antihistamines, sedative/hypnotics, partial
antagonist opioid analygesics Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
Nalbuphine; buprenorphine; pentazocine Instruct patient on how and when to ask for pain medication. Medication may
cause drowsiness or dizziness. Patient to call for assistance when ambulating.
Patient to avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants.

Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation


(Pre-administration assessment Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
Assess BP, pulse, and respirations before and this med?
periodically during administration; Level of Respiratory rate <10 Decrease in severity of pain without a
sedation. Assess type, location, and intensity of tachycardia significant alteration in level of
pain prior to and 1 hr (peak) after administraion increased BP consciousness or respiratory status.
Pain scale 1-10. Assess bowel function

INDEX NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet (You will need to made additional copies of these forms)

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