Mrs. C is a 33-year-old who comes to the clinic seeking help because she admits she is addicted to Oxycodone. She is allergic to Sulfa, Tramadol, and Naproxen. She takes Oxycodone 20 mg PO Q4H for chronic pain for over a year. When her current PCP would not refill her Oxycodone, Mrs. C admits to buying Oxycodone on the street. She tells you she wants to change from her current PCP to you, and she wants to “get clean”. You know that the potency of opioids, from lower to higher potency are meperidine < codeine < morphine < hydrocodone < oxycodone < hydromorphone < fentanyl.
[Verified Answer]: Mrs
Need help with your Pain Management & Analgesics case study or NCLEX preparation? Connect with a verified Nursing expert now.