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






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






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






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






6. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






9. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






10. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






11. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






12. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






13. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






15. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






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. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






18. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






19. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






37. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






38. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






39. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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


41. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






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






47. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






48. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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