The primary mechanism of action of gabapentin is ________.
A. blockade of Ca++ ion channels
B. increased reuptake of GABA back into its nerve endings
C. inactivation of Na+ ion channels
D. increased release of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate
Answer: A
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