Pharmacogenetic testing: Clinical integration and application for chronic pain management

Nurse Pract. 2021 Apr 1;46(4):12-19. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000737180.73290.1f.

Abstract

NPs commonly prescribe pharmaceutical therapies such as opiates, antidepressants, and/or other analgesics to improve the health and well-being of patients experiencing chronic pain. This article provides NPs with pharmacogenetic testing knowledge, such as readiness for clinical implementation, considerations for choosing a testing service, and testing costs for chronic pain management.

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Pain* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacogenetics*
  • Pharmacogenomic Testing

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid