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1. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


2. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






3. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






5. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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


7. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






8. Antiparkinson drugs.


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






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






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






12. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






15. Antihypertensive ace inhibitor. Treats BP - mgt of symptomatic HF.






16. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






20. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






21. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






30. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






33. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






34. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






35. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






39. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






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






43. Osmotic diuretic






44. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






46. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






47. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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