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1. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






2. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






5. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






7. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






8. 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.






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






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






11. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






12. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






15. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






16. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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

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18. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






19. Cephalosporin antibiotic






20. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






21. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






30. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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31. Stool softner.






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






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






34. Antirheumatic - NSAID. Treats inflammatory disorders. Take w/food do prevent GI upset.






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






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






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






38. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Always drawn up first.






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






47. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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