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1. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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2. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






4. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






6. 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.






7. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






11. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






12. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






13. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






16. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






19. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






23. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






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






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






26. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






28. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






29. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






32. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






33. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






37. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






40. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






42. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






44. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






46. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






47. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






48. Always drawn up first.






49. Stool softner.






50. Supplement for pernicious anemia.







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