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






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






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






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






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






6. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






7. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






9. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






12. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






13. 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.






14. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






19. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






20. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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

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22. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






24. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






27. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






28. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






29. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






30. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






33. Always drawn up first.






34. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






42. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






45. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






47. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






48. Cephalosporin antibiotic






49. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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