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






2. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






3. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






7. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






8. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






9. Cephalosporin antibiotic






10. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






19. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






20. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






22. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






26. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






29. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






30. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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

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34. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






37. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






38. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






40. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






41. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






43. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






44. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






45. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






46. Needs to be taken at bed time






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

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48. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






49. Stool softner.






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






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