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






2. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






6. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






7. 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.






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






9. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






10. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






13. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






15. Cephalosporin antibiotic






16. Always drawn up first.






17. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






18. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






20. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






22. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






24. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






26. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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27. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






28. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Needs to be taken at bed time






36. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






37. Antihypertensive






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






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






40. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






42. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






44. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






49. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






50. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.







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