Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Question 1

Pregabalin belongs to this functional class of medications

Answer 1

anticonvulsant

Question 2

Avoid these two things if taking pregabalin

Answer 2

alcohol, live virus vaccines

Question 3

Pregabalin may cause severe ______________________ in Asian and Mediterranean individuals

Answer 3

hemolytic anemia

Question 4

Report these three manifestations when accompanied by fever and malaise when taking pregabalin

Answer 4

muscle pain, tenderness, weakness

Question 5

Pregabalin is not recommended for use in these two groups of patients

Answer 5

older adults, pregnant

Question 6

Pregabalin is used for

Answer 6

fibromyalgia

Question 7

Pregabalin is available in this route

Answer 7

PO

Question 8

When giving pregabalin, assess for these three things

Answer 8

seizures, pain, mental status

Question 9

Do not _________ doses of pregabalin; take missed dose if _________ or more before next dose

Answer 9

double, 2 hours

Question 10

Avoid _____________ activities when taking pregabalin because _____________ and ______________ may occur

Answer 10

hazardous/alert, dizziness, drowsiness

Question 11

Do not discontinue pregabalin abruptly after long-term use and taper over 1 week because ___________________________ may occur

Answer 11

withdrawal-precipitated seizures

Question 12

When giving pregabalin, monitor ________ function tests, for _______________/______________, for __________________ and _______________ elevations (rare)

Answer 12

renal, angioedema/hypersensitivity, rhabdomyolysis, creatinine kinase