Assessing Pain Management Medications in Transitioning Patients

Very Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Pharmacological Pain Management

A nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation for a patient with a history of chronic pain syndrome who is being transitioned from a long-term care facility to an acute care setting. The following medications are listed in the patient's record:

A. Tramadol 50 mg orally every 6 hours as needed
B. Gabapentin 300 mg orally daily
C. Ketorolac 15 mg IV every 6 hours for severe pain
D. Acetaminophen 1000 mg orally every 8 hours
E. Fentanyl transdermal patch 25 mcg/hour applied every 72 hours
F. Oxycodone 5 mg orally every 4 hours as needed

Considering the patient's history and potential for drug interactions, which of the following medications should the nurse assess for appropriateness prior to administration? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Tramadol 50 mg orally every 6 hours as needed

Gabapentin 300 mg orally daily

Ketorolac 15 mg IV every 6 hours for severe pain

Acetaminophen 1000 mg orally every 8 hours

Fentanyl transdermal patch 25 mcg/hour applied every 72 hours

Oxycodone 5 mg orally every 4 hours as needed

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