A Patient Taking Oxycodone with Acetaminophen (Percocet)for Pain at Home

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient taking oxycodone with acetaminophen (Percocet) for pain at home 3 days after fracturing an ankle reports constipation and continuing moderate to severe pain that is relieved by the prescribed drug.What is your best advice?

• A) "Either increase the time between drug doses or take only half the dose at each scheduled time."
• B) "Stop taking the Percocet and switch to acetaminophen alone."
• C) "Wrap your foot tightly and walk for at least 30 minutes daily."
• D) "Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily and increase fiber intake."

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