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






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






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






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






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






6. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






7. Hormone. Treats hypothyroidism. Should increase metabolic processes - including GFR - decreasing edema.






8. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






9. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






10. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






11. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






14. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






15. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






18. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






20. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






21. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






22. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






25. Potassium sparing diuretic






26. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






27. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






30. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






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


35. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






36. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






39. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






40. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






41. 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.






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






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






44. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






46. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






48. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






49. Osmotic diuretic






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