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1. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






4. Treatment for seizures.






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






6. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






8. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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


11. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


12. 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.






13. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






15. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






16. Always drawn up first.






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






18. Osmotic diuretic






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






20. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






23. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






24. Cephalosporin antibiotic






25. Antiparkinson drugs.


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






27. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






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






29. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






31. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






32. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






33. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






36. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






37. Antihypertensive






38. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






39. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






42. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






44. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






47. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






49. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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