Lamotrigine

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of NurseCe4Less.com and the continuing nursing education requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation for registered nurses.

 

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2.5 hours at completion of the activity. Pharmacology content is 2.5 hours.

 

Statement of Learning Need

Lamotrigine is considered an effective medication for seizure control and to manage symptoms of a mood disorder, specifically for individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It’s use as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy depends on a patient’s symptoms and tolerance of the medication. There are significant side effects, including a fatal skin rash, that clinicians need to monitor for and education patients on prior to starting treatment.

Course Purpose

To inform health clinicians of the indications, uses, contraindications and potential side effects of lamotrigine.

Target Audience

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, and other Interdisciplinary Health Team Members.

 

Disclosures

Dana Bartlett, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CSPI, William Cook, PhD, Douglas Lawrence, MA, Kellie Wilson, PharmD, Susan DePasquale, MSN, FPMHNP-BC – all have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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