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






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

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3. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






4. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






5. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






7. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






10. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






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






15. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






18. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






19. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






21. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






22. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






23. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






25. Treatment for seizures.






26. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






35. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






36. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






40. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






43. Levels commonly tested (1 - 1.5 normal); very hard on kidneys - need to dring 2-3 L per day. Improvement not typically seen for 1-2 weeks.






44. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






48. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






49. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






50. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.