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1. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






6. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






8. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






9. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






11. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






13. Antihypertensive






14. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






15. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






16. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






18. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






19. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






20. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






21. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






24. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






28. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






29. 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.






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






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






32. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






33. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






34. Treatment for seizures.






35. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






40. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






41. Always drawn up first.






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






43. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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