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1. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






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






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






7. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






10. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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


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






13. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






15. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






20. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






22. Antihypertensive






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






24. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






26. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






28. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






29. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






30. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






32. Antiparkinson drugs.


33. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






34. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






43. Potassium sparing diuretic






44. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






45. Treatment for seizures.






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






47. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






48. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






50. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.