What is the mechanism of action for this medication


Assignment:

You are taking care of a patient who is 24 hours post-operative laparotomy. He is prescribed oxycodone 10 mg every 4 hours as needed for pain.

In a one to two-page essay, discuss this case, answering the following questions:

• What is the mechanism of action for this medication?

• How will you determine the level of pain the patient is experiencing?

• What are potential side effects of this medication?

• How can the side effects be treated?

• How will you know the patient is becoming tolerant to the medication?

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