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    The document summarizes information about the drug Keppra (levetiracetam) including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities for a patient taking the drug. Keppra is an anticonvulsant used as an adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures. Nurses should observe the 10 rights when administering the drug, monitor renal and blood studies, describe any seizures, and instruct patients and family not to discontinue use abruptly after long-term treatment.

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    The document summarizes information about the drug Keppra (levetiracetam) including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities for a patient taking the drug. Keppra is an anticonvulsant used as an adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures. Nurses should observe the 10 rights when administering the drug, monitor renal and blood studies, describe any seizures, and instruct patients and family not to discontinue use abruptly after long-term treatment.

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    The document summarizes information about the drug Keppra (levetiracetam) including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities for a patient taking the drug. Keppra is an anticonvulsant used as an adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures. Nurses should observe the 10 rights when administering the drug, monitor renal and blood studies, describe any seizures, and instruct patients and family not to discontinue use abruptly after long-term treatment.

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    DS - Keppra

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    DOni Corleone
    The document summarizes information about the drug Keppra (levetiracetam) including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities for a patient taking the drug. Keppra is an anticonvulsant used as an adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures. Nurses should observe the 10 rights when administering the drug, monitor renal and blood studies, describe any seizures, and instruct patients and family not to discontinue use abruptly after long-term treatment.

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    University of Iloilo - PEN College of Nursing DRUG STUDY Patients Name: ___________________________________ Ward/Bed No.

    : ___________________ Impression/Diagnosis: __________________________ Age: ____________________________________________ Chief Complaints: __________________ Attending Physician: __________________________

    Drugs

    Classification/Mechanis m of Action

    Indication

    Contraindication

    Side Effect/Adverse Reaction

    Special Precaution/Nursing Responsibility

    Generic: levetiracetam Brand: Keppra Dosage: 500mg Route: NGT Frequency: BID Anticonvulsant Unknown may inhibit nerve impulses by limiting influx of sodium ions across cell membrane in motor cortex Adjunctive therapy in partial onset seizures Hypersensitivity to medication HEMA: Lowered Hct, Hgb, RBC, Infection CNS: Dizziness Somnolence Asthenia MISC: Infection Abdominal pain Pharyngitis Observe 10 rights in administering medication. Assess:

    Renal Studies: Urinalysis, BUN, Urine creatinine every 3 months Blood Studies: RBC, Hct, Hgb,

    WBC

    Description of seizures Administer with food to decrease GI upset (rare)

    Timing: 8AM 6PM

    Teach/Instruct Family:

    Not to discontinue medication quickly after long-term use Evaluate: Therapeutic response (decreased seizure activity document on patients chart)

    Students name: _____________________________________ Year & Section: _____________________________________

    Clinical Instructor: ________________________________ Date Submitted: __________________________________

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