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1. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Antihypertensive






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






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






15. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






19. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






22. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






24. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






26. Osmotic diuretic






27. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






28. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Cephalosporin antibiotic






35. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






36. A very long acting insuling - has a continuous effect w/no peak.






37. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






38. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






39. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






40. Treatment for seizures.






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






42. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






44. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






46. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






47. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






50. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.







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