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






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






3. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






4. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






5. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






6. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






9. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






11. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






13. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






15. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






16. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






19. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






20. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






24. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






26. Stool softner.






27. 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.






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






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






30. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






35. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






38. Antifungal/imidazoles. Treats candidasis as seen in AIDS.






39. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






40. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






41. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






42. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






44. Treatment for seizures.






45. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






46. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






47. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






48. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






49. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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