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1. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






3. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






6. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






7. Potassium sparing diuretic






8. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






11. Antiparkinson drugs.

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12. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






13. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






14. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






15. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






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






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






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






21. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






24. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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

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






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






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






30. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






31. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






35. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






36. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






38. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






39. Always drawn up first.






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






41. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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