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1. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






2. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






5. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






9. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






11. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






12. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






13. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






15. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






17. Anti - hypertensive patch. PO treats ADHD. Epidural form treats cancer pain.






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






19. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






21. Treatment for seizures.






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






23. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






24. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






26. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






28. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






30. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






31. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






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






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






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






35. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






36. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






38. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






50. 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.