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






2. 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.






3. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






4. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






5. Needs to be taken at bed time






6. Always drawn up first.






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

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






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






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






11. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






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






16. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






17. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






19. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






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






24. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






25. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






27. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






28. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






29. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






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






31. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






32. Antiemetic - antihistamine - sedative/hypnotic; can cause NECROSIS to vein






33. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






35. Osmotic diuretic






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

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






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






39. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






41. Stool softner.






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






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






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






45. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






46. 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.






47. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






50. Treatment for seizures.







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