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1. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






2. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






3. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






7. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






9. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






10. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






11. 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.






12. Osmotic diuretic






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






14. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






15. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






17. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






21. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






22. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






23. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






24. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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

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






29. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






38. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






39. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






47. Antihypertensive






48. Hypotension is major side effect.






49. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






50. Needs to be taken at bed time