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1. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






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






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






6. Antiparkinson drugs.


7. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






11. Always drawn up first.






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






13. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






14. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






17. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






18. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






19. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






20. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






23. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.


24. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






28. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






30. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






31. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






33. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






35. Stool softner.






36. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






37. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






40. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






42. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






44. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






47. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






49. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






50. Peaks in 2-4 hours.