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






2. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






5. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






10. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






12. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






15. Treatment for seizures.






16. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






18. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






20. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






22. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






23. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






27. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


28. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






29. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






32. Needs to be taken at bed time






33. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






34. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






36. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






37. Osmotic diuretic






38. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






41. Stool softner.






42. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






44. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






45. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






46. Potassium sparing diuretic






47. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






49. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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