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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

Fabela STUDENT NAME Diana _____________________________________ MEDICATION Gabapentin __________________________________________________________________________

PHARM 3 REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

analgesic adjuncts, therapeutic, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers (Schedule V)

CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action may affect transportation of amino acids across and stabilize neuronal membranes

Therapeutic Use decreased incidence of seizures; decreased postherpetic pain; decreased leg restlessness

Complications confusion, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, anxiety, hypertension, abnormal vision, weight gain, anorexia, flatulence, paresthesia

Medication Administration 300 mg 3x daily

Contraindications/Precautions hypersensitivity may increase suicidal thoughts use lower dose with renal impairment

Nursing Interventions monitor for notable changes in behavior that indicate worsening of suicidal thoughts or behavior or depression; assess seizures, restless leg syndrome(location, duration)

Interactions antacids may lower absorption increased risk of CNS depression may lower hydrocodone levels

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness decr. frequency of or cessation of seizures increased modd stability decr postherpetic neuralgia pain decr effects of restless leg syndrome

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

instruct client to take meds as instructed and if a dose is missed, take asap Advise not to take w/in 2 hr of antacid May cause dizziness & drowsiness so caution to avoid driving or activities requiring alertness until response is known Seizure pts should not drive until MD gives clearance

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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