A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Dilated pupils.
Tachypnea.
Tachycardia.
Sedation.
The Correct Answer is D
Choice A rationale:
Oxycodone overdose typically results in constricted (not dilated) pupils due to its action on the central nervous system.
Choice B rationale:
Oxycodone overdose can cause respiratory depression, leading to slow and shallow breathing (bradypnea), not rapid breathing (tachypnea)
Choice C rationale:
Oxycodone does not typically cause tachycardia. It can cause bradycardia due to its action on the central nervous system.
Choice D rationale:
Sedation is a common effect of oxycodone and can be more pronounced in cases of overdose due to the drug’s depressant effect on the central nervous system.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
A negative mammogram is not a requirement of the iPLEDGE program. Mammograms are used to screen for breast cancer and are not related to isotretinoin therapy.
Choice B rationale:
Regular Papanicolaou tests, which screen for cervical cancer, are not a requirement of the iPLEDGE program. These tests are not related to isotretinoin therapy.
Choice C rationale:
There is no requirement for clients to begin a daily supplement of vitamin A prior to initiating therapy. In fact, taking additional vitamin A while on isotretinoin can increase the risk of vitamin A toxicity.
Choice D rationale:
Sexually active female clients must use two forms of birth control during treatment. This is because isotretinoin can cause severe birth defects.
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