Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who uses a fentanyl transdermal patch to treat chronic pain and is experiencing breakthrough pain following a surgical procedure. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
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Correct Answer:
Oxycodone
Rationale:
💊 Breakthrough pain is a sudden, temporary flare-up of pain that occurs despite ongoing use of long-acting analgesics like a fentanyl patch.
💊 Oxycodone, a short-acting opioid analgesic, is commonly prescribed in addition to long-acting opioids to manage breakthrough pain.
💊 It works quickly to provide supplemental relief, especially after procedures or during pain spikes, and can be adjusted based on pain intensity.
💊 Other medications listed (e.g., sumatriptan, alprazolam, midazolam) are not used for surgical or breakthrough pain—they treat migraines, anxiety, or sedation.
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