While reviewing the medication prescribed for a client, the nurse finds the client is on a therapy to decrease the release of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Which disorder does the nurse recognize in the client?

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is associated with excessive glutamate activity, and medications like Riluzole are used to decrease glutamate release to slow disease progression.

While Reviewing the Medication Prescribed for a Client, the Nurse