title: Opioid-induced constipation. Management is necessary but prevention is better.
authors.affiliation: Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Plaisance
authors.forename: Joan Anny
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003248:Constipation / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003663:Decision Trees; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid