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1. Needs to be taken at bed time






2. CNS depressant. Given to mother during labor; can cause slowed respirations and hyporeflexia in newborn.






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






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






5. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






6. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






7. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






8. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






9. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






10. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






12. Potassium sparing diuretic






13. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






14. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






15. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






27. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






29. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


30. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






32. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






33. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






34. Stool softner.






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






36. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






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






41. Treatment for seizures.






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






43. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






44. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






49. Hypotension is major side effect.






50. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.