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






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






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






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






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






6. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






7. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






10. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






12. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






13. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






16. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






18. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






19. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






20. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






21. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






23. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






24. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).






25. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






26. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






27. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






28. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






32. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






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






38. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






39. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






40. 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.






41. Antiparkinson drugs.


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






43. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






45. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






48. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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