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






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






3. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






6. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






7. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






10. Treatment for seizures.






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






12. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






13. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






14. Osmotic diuretic






15. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






16. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






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






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






19. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






21. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






23. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






24. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






28. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






29. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






30. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






31. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






32. 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.






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






34. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






35. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






38. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






40. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






41. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






43. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






44. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






46. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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