Question
A patient is prescribed oxycodone extended release (ER) for pain management. Which information is essential to include in the teaching plan?
A “Do not crush the medication.”
“Swallow the medication whole.”
“Do not dissolve the medication in water.”
“Swallow the medication whole.”
“Do not dissolve the medication in water.”
B “Do not dissolve the medication in water.”
“Take the medication frequently.”
“Increase the dose if you experience no pain relief.”
“Take the medication frequently.”
“Increase the dose if you experience no pain relief.”
C “Take the medication frequently.”
“Swallow the medication whole.”
“Increase the dose if you experience no pain relief.”
“Swallow the medication whole.”
“Increase the dose if you experience no pain relief.”
D “Take the medication frequently.”
“Increase the dose if you experience no pain relief.”
“Do not crush the medication.”
“Increase the dose if you experience no pain relief.”
“Do not crush the medication.”
This question is taken from Nursing 1141- Pharmacology » Fall 2022 » Mastery EAQ Ch. 10
