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1. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






2. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






6. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






10. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






11. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






14. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






15. Hypotension is major side effect.






16. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






19. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






20. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






21. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






22. 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.






23. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






24. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






25. Antiparkinson drugs.


26. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






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






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






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






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






31. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






32. 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.






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






34. Cephalosporin antibiotic






35. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






38. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


39. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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


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






43. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






44. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






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






49. Always drawn up first.






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