Pain Management

Question 1

74 y/o F w/ B/L hip pain 2/2 OA. Not a candidate fo rsurgery. Taking tylenol 650 mg 3x/day. Next step in tx for pain?

Answer 1

Oxycodone 2.5 mg q 8 hours, held for sedation

Question 2

86 y/o F admitted for broken hip. Refused meals, more confused, vomited 2x.
Groaning and crying for help, tense.
dc w/ oxycodone 5 mg q 6 hours. Explanation of findings

Answer 2

Abdominal pain 2/2 constipation.

Question 3

82 y/o M for persistent functional decline. Opioid induced constipation. Next step for consitpation.

Answer 3

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