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






2. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






7. Stool softner.






8. 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.






9. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






10. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






12. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






13. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






16. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






17. Hypotension is major side effect.






18. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






19. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






20. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






25. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






26. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






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

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






33. Always drawn up first.






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






35. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






39. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






41. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






42. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






45. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






47. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






49. Cephalosporin antibiotic






50. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF