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1. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






4. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






5. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






6. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






8. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






11. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






12. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






24. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






25. Needs to be taken at bed time






26. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






29. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






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






34. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






36. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






37. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






38. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






47. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






48. Hypotension is major side effect.






49. Antiparkinson drugs.

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50. Drug of choice for burn pain management.







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