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Gabapentin is one of the top 100 drugs prescribed in the US, so there’s a very good chance it will show up on NCLEX or your nursing school exams. In this episode, we go through the key things you need to know about this medication using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework. Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? Sign up for Study Sesh and c ... Show More
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