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






2. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






4. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






5. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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

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






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






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






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






11. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






13. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






16. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






19. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Hypotension is major side effect.






28. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






29. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.

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30. Stool softner.






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






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






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






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






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






36. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






38. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






39. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






42. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






43. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






45. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






49. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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50. Antihypertensive