ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication

Michael Everette
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, Pregablin, Levetiracetam, Valproic Acid, Topiramate, Divalproex
MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________

CATEGORY CLASS__Anticonvulsant
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use

Control seizuer disorders by various mechanisms
- Lamotrigine (and others): slows the entrance of sodium & calcium back into
the neuron, thus extending the time it takes for the nerve to return to its active
state & slows the frequency of neuron firing
- Ezogabine: Promotes the removal of potassium which decreases neuronal
firing.

Complications Medication Administration

Contraindications/Precautions

Nursing Interventions

Interactions

Client Education

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness

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