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






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






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






4. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






5. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






8. Treatment for seizures.






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






10. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






13. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






15. Ginko - ginger and garlic interfere w/ anti - coagulants.


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






17. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






18. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






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






23. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






25. Antihypertensive






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






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


28. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






31. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






32. 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.






33. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






34. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






36. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






38. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






40. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






43. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






47. Antiparkinson drugs.


48. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






50. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.