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






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






3. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






12. Antipsychotic. Schizophrenia - bipolar - autistic disorder. SE- weight gain - photosensitivity - impaired body temp regulation.






13. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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

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






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






17. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






18. Antihypertensive






19. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






23. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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24. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






26. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






27. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






30. Treatment for seizures.






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






32. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






33. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






37. Cephalosporin antibiotic






38. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






41. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






44. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






48. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






49. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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







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