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1. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






11. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






12. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






13. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






15. Hypotension is major side effect.






16. Always drawn up first.






17. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






21. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






23. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






25. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






26. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






29. Stool softner.






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






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






32. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






34. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






35. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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

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37. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






38. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






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






43. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






47. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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

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50. 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.






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