ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sedation. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that depresses the central nervous system, leading to sedation as a common side effect. The overdose of oxycodone can further intensify this sedative effect. Tachycardia (
B), dilated pupils (
C), and tachypnea (
D) are more commonly associated with stimulant drug overdoses, such as amphetamines or cocaine. In opioid overdose, the respiratory depression may lead to bradypnea rather than tachypnea.
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