Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation. Clients should take NSAIDs with food or milk to minimize gastric nurse should not administer the medication at bedtime because the client should remain upright for 15 to 30 min after administration to prevent esophageal irritation. Diclofenac is available as an enteric-coated tablet for delayed release. Clients should not crush or chew sustained-release medications because doing so will increase gastrointestinal adverse effects and decrea...

RN VATI PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT REMEDIATION Safety and Infection Control Accident/Error/Injury Prevention – (2) ▪ Chronic Neurologic Disorders: Contraindications for Pregabalin (Active Learning Template – Medication, RM Pharm RN 7.0 Chp 13) • Contraindications: ◆ Pregnancy: Birth defects: can cause skeletal and visceral malformations Pregnancy Risk Category C: Administer only if the benefits outweigh the risks • Interactions: ◆ Benzodiazepines, alcohol, and opioids i...

RN VATI PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT REMEDIATION Safety and Infection Control Accident/Error/Injury Prevention – (2) ▪ Chronic Neurologic Disorders: Contraindications for Pregabalin (Active Learning Template – Medication, RM Pharm RN 7.0 Chp 13) • Contraindications: ◆ Pregnancy: Birth defects: can cause skeletal and visceral malformations Pregnancy Risk Category C: Administer only if the benefits outweigh the risks • Interactions: ◆ Benzodiazepines, alcohol, and opioids int...