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1. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






2. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






4. Osmotic diuretic






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






6. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






7. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






8. Used to treat tetany resulting from possible damage to parathyroid gland.






9. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given






10. Tricyclic Antidepressant. SE: sore throat - fever - increased fatiuge - and V/D






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






12. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






14. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






15. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






16. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






17. Antiparkinson drugs.

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18. (hydroxyzine). Anti - anxiety - antihistamine - seadative/hypnotic.






19. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






21. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






23. A rapid acting insulin w/an onset of 5-15 minutes.






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






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






26. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






29. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






30. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






33. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






36. CNS depressant. Given to mother during labor; can cause slowed respirations and hyporeflexia in newborn.






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






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






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






40. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






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

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






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






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






45. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






46. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






49. Antihypertensive






50. Decreases effect of Sinemet.