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1. Antipsychotic - antimetic. SE may be difficulty urinating which can become severe health problem.






2. Antiparkinson agent. Treatment of acute extrapyramidal SE-(torticollis).






3. An herbal supplement used in the mgt of menopausal symptoms.






4. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






5. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






6. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






7. Stool softner.






8. Opioid analgesic. Monitor RR and depth of respirations.






9. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






10. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






11. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.






12. Potassium sparing diuretic






13. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






14. Anti - convulsant. Reduces amount of anesthesia needed.






15. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






16. Affect the muscles around the bronchi (large airways). When the lungs are irritated - these bands of muscle can tighten - making the bronchi narrower. ______work by stopping the muscles from tightening.






17. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






18. Antipsychotic. Schizophrenia - bipolar - autistic disorder. SE- weight gain - photosensitivity - impaired body temp regulation.






19. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






20. Levels commonly tested (1 - 1.5 normal); very hard on kidneys - need to dring 2-3 L per day. Improvement not typically seen for 1-2 weeks.






21. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






22. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






23. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






24. Ginko - ginger and garlic interfere w/ anti - coagulants.

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25. (cefazolin). Anti - infective. 1st gen. cephalosporin.






26. MAOI- avoid aged cheese - yogurt - beer - & wine.






27. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






28. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






29. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






30. (isoproterenol). Antiarrhythmics - bronchodilators/adrenergics. Asthma - COPD - Bradycardia.






31. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






32. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






33. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.






34. Antiemetic - antihistamine - sedative/hypnotic; can cause NECROSIS to vein






35. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






36. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






37. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






38. Needs to be taken at bed time






39. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






40. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






41. Hypotension is major side effect.






42. Antiulcer agent. Treats ulcers - GERD - heartburn. Take w/meals and before bed; SE- acne like rash.






43. Antiparkinson drugs.

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44. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






45. Hormone. Treats hypothyroidism. Should increase metabolic processes - including GFR - decreasing edema.






46. Can cause fetal hemorrhage; do not use during pregnancy.






47. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






48. Is a short acting insulin w/an onset of action of 30-60 minutes.






49. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






50. Osmotic diuretic







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