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1. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






3. Iron. Constipation is a side effect. Gastric irritation - nausea - abdominal cramps - a/v/d and dark colored stools are also side effects.






4. 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.






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






6. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






7. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






8. Antianginal - antiarrhythmic - antihypertensive. Decreases effectiveness of Lipitor.






9. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






10. Hypotension is major side effect.






11. Antiparkinson agent - antidiabetic/dopamine agonists. Take w/meals to prevent GI upset.






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






13. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






14. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






15. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).






16. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






18. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






19. Anti - hypertensive patch. PO treats ADHD. Epidural form treats cancer pain.






20. Calcium channel blocker/antihypertensive; when used w/other antiphyertensives can cause hypotension and HF.






21. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






22. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






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






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






25. 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.






26. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






27. Antiulcer agent/histamine h2 antagonist. Used in GERD and ulcers; taken once a day - at bedtime.






28. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






29. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.


30. Antifungal/imidazoles. Treats candidasis as seen in AIDS.






31. Stool softner.






32. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






33. Potassium sparing diuretic






34. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






35. Antirheumatic - NSAID. Treats inflammatory disorders. Take w/food do prevent GI upset.






36. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






38. An intermediate - acting insulin w/ a peak action of 6-12 hours






39. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






40. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






41. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






42. Antipsychotic. Given IM w/ 2 inch - 21 gauge needle.






43. Aka: estrogen. Initial SE: nausea. Long - term SE: visual disturbances & tinnitus






44. Always drawn up first.






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






46. A very long acting insuling - has a continuous effect w/no peak.






47. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






48. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






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






50. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.