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1. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






5. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






7. Used to treat tetany resulting from possible damage to parathyroid gland.






8. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






9. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






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






11. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






12. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






13. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






15. Stool softner.






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






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






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






19. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






20. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






24. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






32. Antiulcer agent. Treats ulcers - GERD - heartburn. Take w/meals and before bed; SE- acne like rash.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






43. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






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






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

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49. Osmotic diuretic






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