Topiramate

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

The dose range of topiramate varies depending on whether it is administered as monotherapy or in combination with other antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin, phenobarbital and carbamazepine. The pharmacokinetic interactions of topiramate with other medications, especially other antiepileptics and medications affecting the central nervous system, should be understood and monitored when prescribing topiramate. 

Course Purpose

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

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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