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






2. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






6. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






9. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






10. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






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






14. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






15. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.

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16. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






18. Treatment for seizures.






19. Always drawn up first.






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






21. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






24. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






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






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






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






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






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






30. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






31. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






32. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






33. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






34. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






35. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






36. 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.






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






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






39. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






40. Osmotic diuretic






41. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






42. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






44. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






45. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






46. Stool softner.






47. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






48. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






50. Peaks in 2-4 hours.







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