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






2. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






3. 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.






4. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






6. 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.






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






8. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






12. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






15. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






16. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






18. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






19. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






22. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






23. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






27. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






36. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


37. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






41. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






42. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






43. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






44. Treatment for seizures.






45. Antihypertensive






46. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






49. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






50. Hypotension is major side effect.