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1. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






2. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






3. 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.






4. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






6. Stool softner.






7. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






8. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.






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






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






11. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






12. Antifungal/imidazoles. Treats candidasis as seen in AIDS.






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






14. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






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






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






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






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






19. Osmotic diuretic






20. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






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






26. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






30. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






31. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






33. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






35. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






36. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






37. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






41. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






42. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






43. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






44. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






46. Treatment for seizures.






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






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


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






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