When the nurse administers gabapentin (Neurontin), a drug that increases the level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the synapse, the effect the nurse would expect is

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GABA is a neurotransmitter that has inhibitory activity on action-potential generation and decreases nervous system activity. Because it has an inhibitory effect, the nurse will not expect increases in nervous system activity, increased alertness or arousal, or excitation of affected neurons.

When the Nurse Administers Gabapentin (Neurontin), a Drug That Increases