Opioid Side Effects

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Looking over some stuff while studying and was looking for some input. With opioids, in general, what would be considered the more rare side effects that could be presented. I'm aware of the less frequent ones but looking to a little less common than those!

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

Less frequent than infrequent side effects? I'm not quite sure what you're looking for. Tell us what side effects have you found so far and we can help fill in what you may have missed.

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Sorry, this is just my mind wandering while I'm studying.

So I was looking at the most frequent - the constipation, n&v, dry mouth, sedation

Then the little less frequent but still could occur - respiratory depression, urinary retention, confusion, hallucinations, etc.

I was looking more into what side effects are rare to occur with opioids, however still have a potential such as an allergic reaction.

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Specializes in NICU, RNC.

Use your drug references. If you have a med deck, that's super helpful especially for side effects

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Specializes in mental health / psychiatic nursing.

Do you have a drug guide? This information should be listed there.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

duplicate threads merged

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Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

Medscape is the best.

Medscape: Medscape Access

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