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1. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






3. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






4. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






6. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






7. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






8. Stool softner.






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






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






11. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






12. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






13. Antihypertensive






14. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






15. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






16. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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


18. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






19. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






29. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






30. Antiparkinson drugs.


31. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






34. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






36. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






38. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






39. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






47. Antiemetic used to control N & V - anxiety.






48. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






50. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.