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1. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






3. Stool softner.






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






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






6. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






8. Affect the muscles around the bronchi (large airways). When the lungs are irritated - these bands of muscle can tighten - making the bronchi narrower. ______work by stopping the muscles from tightening.






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






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






11. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






13. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






16. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






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






21. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






23. Always drawn up first.






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






25. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






27. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






30. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






31. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






33. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






34. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






36. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






39. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






43. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






44. Osmotic diuretic






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






46. Antiparkinson drugs.


47. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






49. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






50. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.