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1. Always drawn up first.






2. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






3. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






4. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






7. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






8. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






12. Antihypertensive






13. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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


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






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






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


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






22. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






23. Osmotic diuretic






24. Aka: estrogen. Initial SE: nausea. Long - term SE: visual disturbances & tinnitus






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






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






27. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






30. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






32. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






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






38. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






39. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






41. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






43. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






44. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






47. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






48. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






50. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam