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






2. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






3. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






6. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






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






8. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






17. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






20. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






23. Stool softner.






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






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






26. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






27. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






29. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






30. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






32. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






33. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






34. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






36. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






37. Treatment for seizures.






38. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






39. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






42. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






45. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






47. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given






48. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






50. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.