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1. 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.






2. Cephalosporin antibiotic






3. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






5. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






8. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






9. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






13. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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14. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






15. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






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






20. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






22. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






23. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






24. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






25. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






28. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






30. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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

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






34. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






38. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






40. (hydroxyzine). Anti - anxiety - antihistamine - seadative/hypnotic.






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






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






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






44. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






45. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






47. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






48. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






49. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






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