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






2. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






3. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






7. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






8. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






9. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






10. Always drawn up first.






11. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






15. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






17. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






20. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






22. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






24. Stool softner.






25. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






29. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






30. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






31. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






34. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






35. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






37. (cefazolin). Anti - infective. 1st gen. cephalosporin.






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






39. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






43. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






44. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






50. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.