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1. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






2. Affect the muscles around the bronchi (large airways). When the lungs are irritated - these bands of muscle can tighten - making the bronchi narrower. ______work by stopping the muscles from tightening.






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






11. Stool softner.






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






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






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






15. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






20. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






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






25. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






26. Needs to be taken at bed time






27. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






28. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






29. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






31. Treatment for seizures.






32. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






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






37. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






38. Cephalosporin antibiotic






39. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






41. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






43. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






44. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






45. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






50. Antihypertensive