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






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






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






4. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






7. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






13. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






15. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






17. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






19. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






23. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






24. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






26. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






28. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






31. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






33. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






35. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






36. Antianginal - antiarrhythmic - antihypertensive. Decreases effectiveness of Lipitor.






37. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






38. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






40. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






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






45. Stool softner.






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






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

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48. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






49. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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