Monitoring of a patient on gabapentin to treat seizures includes:
A) Routine testing of therapeutic drug levels every three to four months
B) Assessing for dermatologic reactions, including Steven's Johnson
C) Routine testing of serum electrolytes, especially in hot weather
D) Recording seizure frequency, duration, and severity
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