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






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






3. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






4. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






5. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






6. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






7. Calcium channel blocker/antihypertensive; when used w/other antiphyertensives can cause hypotension and HF.






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






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






11. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






15. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






16. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






18. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






20. Always drawn up first.






21. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






23. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






24. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






25. Cephalosporin antibiotic






26. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






28. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






29. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






33. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






34. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






35. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






37. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






39. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






43. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






45. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






47. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






49. Stool softner.






50. 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.