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






2. Osmotic diuretic






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






4. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






6. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






7. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






8. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






15. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






16. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






18. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






19. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






32. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






33. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






35. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






38. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






39. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






41. Antiparkinson drugs.

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42. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






43. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






44. Hypotension is major side effect.






45. Ginko - ginger and garlic interfere w/ anti - coagulants.

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46. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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47. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






48. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






49. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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







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