When the Nurse Administers Gabapentin (Neurontin), a Drug That Increases

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the nurse administers gabapentin (Neurontin) , a drug that increases the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the synapse, the effect the nurse would expect is

• A) widespread increases in nervous system activity.
• B) suppression of nervous system activity.
• C) increased patient alertness and arousal.
• D) excitation of the affected postsynaptic neurons.

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