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






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






3. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






6. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






9. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






10. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






11. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






12. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






13. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






17. Antihypertensive






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






19. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






23. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






30. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






31. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






32. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






33. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






37. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






38. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






49. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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