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1. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






2. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






4. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






5. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






6. 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.






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






8. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






9. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






10. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






13. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






15. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






16. 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.






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






18. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






19. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






20. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






23. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






24. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






25. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






26. Needs to be taken at bed time






27. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






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






33. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






36. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






37. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






39. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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

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






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






45. Always drawn up first.






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






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






48. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






49. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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







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