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1. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






6. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


7. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






9. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






12. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






13. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






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






17. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






18. Antirheumatic. Treats Inflammatory Bowel Disease - administer w/food or after meals.






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






20. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






21. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






24. 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.






25. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






29. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






30. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






31. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






32. Antiparkinson drugs.


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






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


35. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






36. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






38. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






40. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






42. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






43. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






47. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






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






49. Antihypertensive






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