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






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






3. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






5. Cephalosporin antibiotic






6. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






8. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






10. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






11. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






12. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






13. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






25. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






30. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






31. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






35. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






36. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






38. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






42. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






44. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






45. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






49. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






50. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.