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






2. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






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






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






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






6. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






7. Treatment for seizures.






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






9. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






10. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






13. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






14. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






16. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






17. Needs to be taken at bed time






18. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






20. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






22. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






23. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






24. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






27. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






28. Stool softner.






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






30. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






32. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






33. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






38. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






40. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






48. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






49. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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







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