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What is the therapeutic classification of pregabalin?
Which of the following is part of the pharmacologic classification of pregabalin?
The nursing implications for pregabalin include assessing _____ activity.
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Client teaching for pregabalin includes avoiding _____ until the response to the medication is known.
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Pregabalin binds to opioid receptors.
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What are some indications for pregabalin?
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What is the brand name of pregabalin?
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What is the generic name of the drug known as Lyrica?
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Study Notes
Therapeutic Classification
- Pregabalin functions as an analgesic, anticonvulsant, and mood stabilizer.
Pharmacologic Classification
- Classified as GABA analogues and nonopioid analgesics.
Administration
- Administered orally (PO).
Side Effects
- Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, and decreased platelet count.
Nursing Implications
- Monitor seizure activity, evaluate pain relief, and observe for any changes in behavior or affect.
Client Teaching
- Advise against abrupt discontinuation of the medication.
- Caution patients to avoid activities requiring alertness until they know how the medication affects them.
- Instruct to report any suicidal thoughts immediately.
- Recommend avoiding alcohol and other CNS depressants.
- Urge patients to report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by malaise or fever.
Mechanism of Action
- Pregabalin binds to calcium channels in CNS tissues, regulating neurotransmitter release, but does not bind to opioid receptors.
Indications
- Used for pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, and as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures.
Brand and Generic Names
- Brand name: Lyrica
- Generic name: pregabalin
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This quiz features flashcards on Pregabalin, also known as Lyrica, focusing on its therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications, administration methods, side effects, and nursing implications. Ideal for nursing students and healthcare professionals looking to reinforce their understanding of this medication.
