The nurse, who is caring for a patient with constipation, is preparing to administer morning medications
The nurse determines that concurrent drug administration of which of the following medications most likely would contribute to constipation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet)
b. Aluminum hydroxide
c. Benztropine (Cogentin)
d. Ranitidine (Zantac)
e. Diazepam (Valium)
ANS: A, B, C
Drugs that most likely would contribute to constipation are the opioids (oxycodone/acetaminophen), anticholinergics (benztropine), and some antacids (aluminum hydroxide).
Ranitidine and diazepam are not associated with constipation.
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