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






2. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






4. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






7. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






9. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






10. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






19. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






20. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






22. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






26. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






30. Always drawn up first.






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






32. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






33. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






34. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






35. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






36. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






37. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






40. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






41. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






43. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






46. Cephalosporin antibiotic






47. Antihypertensive






48. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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