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What kind of medical history to look for prior giving Oxycontin as a nurse?

Do I need to consider:
Family history?
Current diagnosis? She has osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
She also had elective surgery to her left hip 2 days ago.
Current medication? This patient is on Dicofenac
What is the rationales behind these?
Why do i need to consider above when administrating oxycontin?

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