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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3883
Question 1
For which drug class is laxative use most likely to be required as a routine preventative measure against a predictable adverse effect?
  • Piroxicam
  • Oxycodone✔️
  • Cefalexin
  • Dexamethasone
Correct Answer Explanation
Opioids including oxycodone cause constipation in virtually all patients by reducing GI motility and increasing sphincter tone. Prophylactic laxative therapy is standard practice.