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






2. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






5. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






7. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






8. Cephalosporin antibiotic






9. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






15. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






17. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






22. Antihypertensive






23. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






24. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






25. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






27. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






29. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






31. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






34. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






38. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






40. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






41. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






43. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






45. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. Supplement for pernicious anemia.