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






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






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






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






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






6. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






7. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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

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






10. Stool softner.






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






12. Osmotic diuretic






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






14. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






15. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).






16. 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.






17. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






19. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






23. Always drawn up first.






24. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






26. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






27. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






29. 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.






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






31. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






32. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






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






37. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






38. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






40. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






45. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






46. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






49. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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