Topiramate Template 11 PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME Katana _____________________________________

Topiramate MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ mood stabilizer CATEGORY CLASS Anti-convulsant/ ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Enhances GABA neurotransmitters by blocking sodium channels Decreases seizure activity, migranes/headaces

Therapeutic Use Prevention of seizures and migranes

Complications anexity, ataxia, confusion, diarreha, diziness, dysphasia, memory impairment

Medication Administration PO: 20-50 mg 2x daily can increase insmall intervals of 25 mg daily but in weekly intervals

Contraindications/Precautions Increased pressure in the eye, depression, suicidal thoughts, excess acid in the body, pregnancy, kidney issues

Interactions

Nursing Interventions Note all medications the pt is currenly using to limit side effects. Monitor behavior for suicidal thoughts/ideations

Adderall, benadryl, celexa, Cymbalta and other CNS depressants

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Reduction of seizures/migranes that clients are experiencing

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Educate them on side effects and what medications to avoid let them know the medication will take some time to become effective....