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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

lamotrigine MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

p.904-6 REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

anticonvulsant CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action may act by inhibiting the release of glutamate and asparate resulting in decreased seizure activity

Therapeutic Use effectiveness is measured by decreasing seizure activity

Complications dizziness, ataxia, headache, N/V, abdominal pain, diplopia, blurred vision, rash, chills, tremor

Medication Administration PO

Contraindications/Precautions skin rashes, younger than 13 yo, suicidal ideation Nursing Interventions

Interactions

-withhold drug is rash appears - monitor plasma levels - monitor for worsening symptoms of bipolar disorder - monitor for adverse effects - be aware of drug interactions

carbamazepine, oral contraceptives, valproic acid, acetaminophen

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness therapy for reducing seizure activity

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

-do not take if rash appears - notify prescriber of worsening seizures, rash, ataxia, or blurred vision - do not engage in hazardous activities - use protection from sunlight

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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