Clinical Reviewer Interview Questions and Answers

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug that is not used to treat seizures.

• Gabapentin is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and restless legs syndrome.

• It is also used off-label for conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and bipolar disorder.

GFR values for classification of stage 1, 2, 3 chronic kidney disease

• Stage 1: GFR > 90 mL/min/1.73 m²

• Stage 2: GFR 60-89 mL/min/1.73 m²

• Stage 3: GFR 30-59 mL/min/1.73 m²

Anticonvulsant drugs are medications used to prevent or reduce the severity and frequency of seizures in individuals with epilepsy.

• Phenytoin

• Valproic acid

• Carbamazepine

• Lamotrigine