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






2. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






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






4. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






7. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






8. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






11. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






12. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






14. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






15. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






16. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






17. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






19. Cephalosporin antibiotic






20. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






22. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






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






24. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






26. Stool softner.






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






28. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






31. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






35. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






36. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






38. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






40. Osmotic diuretic






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






42. Potassium sparing diuretic






43. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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

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45. 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.






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






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






48. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






50. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.







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