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1. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






2. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






3. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






4. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






5. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






8. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






11. 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.






12. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






16. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






17. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






18. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






20. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






23. Hypotension is major side effect.






24. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






27. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






28. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






29. Always drawn up first.






30. Stool softner.






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






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






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






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

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






36. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






37. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






38. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






40. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






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






46. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






48. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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