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    ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    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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