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






2. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






3. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






5. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






6. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






10. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






11. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






14. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






15. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






18. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






19. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






20. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






21. Needs to be taken at bed time






22. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






23. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






28. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






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






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






34. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






36. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






38. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






39. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






40. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






42. 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.






43. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






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






45. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






46. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






48. 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.






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






50. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.







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