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1. Antihypertensive






2. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






3. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






7. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






8. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






9. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






11. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






13. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






14. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






16. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






18. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






19. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






22. Antiparkinson drugs.

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23. Stool softner.






24. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






33. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






34. MAOI- avoid aged cheese - yogurt - beer - & wine.






35. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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