A nurse is discussing the differences between OxyContin OC and OxyContin OP with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "OxyContin OC cannot be drawn into a syringe for injection."
b. "OxyContin OP has greater solubility in water and alcohol."
c. "OxyContin OP is not easily crushed into a powder."
d. "Patients using OxyContin OP are less likely to overdose."
C
OxyContin OP is a newer formulation that is designed to reduce OxyContin abuse. The OP for-mulation is much harder to crush into a powder. The OC preparation can be crushed and dis-solved in water or alcohol and can easily be drawn into a syringe. The OP preparation does not dissolve easily in these solutions. Despite the differences in preparation, there is no indication that either form is less subject to abuse or overdose.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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