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1. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






3. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






4. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






5. 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.






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






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






8. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






10. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






12. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






16. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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

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






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






20. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






23. 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.






24. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






26. Hypotension is major side effect.






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

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






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






30. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






31. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






35. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






38. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






39. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






40. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






42. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






43. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






45. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






48. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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