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Percocet is given to an 89- year old female, weighing 98 lbs. with a history of...

Percocet is given to an 89- year old female, weighing 98 lbs. with a history of end-stage renal disease, hypertension, and arthritis is admitted for pain management following a fall. Identify the variables which might influence absorption of the po medication. What else would the nurse want to know

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Nurses responsibility of patient with drug Percocet

Before taking PERCOCET, tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of:
• Head injury, seizures
• Liver, kidney, thyroid problems
• Problems urinating
• Pancreas or gallbladder problems
• alcoholism
When taking PERCOCET:
• Do not change your dose. Take PERCOCET exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Use the lowest dose possible for the shortest time needed.
• Take your prescribed dose every 6 hours as needed for pain. Do not take more than your prescribed dose. If you miss a dose, take your next dose at your usual time.
• Call your healthcare provider if the dose you are taking does not control your pain.
• If you have been taking PERCOCET regularly, do not stop taking PERCOCET without talking to your healthcare provider.
• After you stop taking PERCOCET, dispose of unused tablets by flushing them down the toilet.

While taking PERCOCET DO NOT:
• Drive or operate heavy machinery, until you know how PERCOCET affects you. PERCOCET can make you sleepy, dizzy, or lightheaded.
• Drink alcohol or use prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol. Using products containing alcohol during treatment with PERCOCET may cause you to overdose and die.

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