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1. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






2. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






3. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






5. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.


12. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






14. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






17. Hypotension is major side effect.






18. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






19. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






20. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






24. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






25. Cephalosporin antibiotic






26. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


27. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






29. Antiparkinson drugs.


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






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






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






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






34. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






37. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






40. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






41. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






42. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






44. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






46. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






50. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.