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






2. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






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






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






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


13. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






16. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






20. Treatment for seizures.






21. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






22. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






25. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






27. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






29. Antiparkinson drugs.


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






31. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






32. 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.






33. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






34. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






39. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






40. Needs to be taken at bed time






41. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






43. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






44. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






47. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






48. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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