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






2. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






3. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






5. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






8. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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


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






12. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






14. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






15. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






16. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






17. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






18. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






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






20. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






22. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






23. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






25. Potassium sparing diuretic






26. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






27. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






28. Antirheumatic. Treats Inflammatory Bowel Disease - administer w/food or after meals.






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






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






31. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






32. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






34. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






36. Cephalosporin antibiotic






37. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






39. An intermediate - acting insulin w/ a peak action of 6-12 hours






40. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






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






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






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






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






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






46. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






48. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






49. 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.






50. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects