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






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






7. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






8. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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9. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






10. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






14. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






16. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






17. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






19. Osmotic diuretic






20. Stool softner.






21. Antiparkinson drugs.

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22. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






30. Treatment for seizures.






31. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






32. Used to treat tetany resulting from possible damage to parathyroid gland.






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






34. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






38. Hypotension is major side effect.






39. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






40. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






41. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






42. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






43. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






44. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






47. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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