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1. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






4. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






5. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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

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9. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






10. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






11. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






12. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






15. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






19. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






21. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






23. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






26. 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.






27. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






28. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






30. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






32. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






35. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






38. Always drawn up first.






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






40. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






41. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






44. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






45. Treatment for seizures.






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






47. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






48. Antiemetic used to control N & V - anxiety.






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






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






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