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






2. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






5. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






10. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






11. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






13. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






14. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






15. 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.






16. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






17. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






21. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






22. (cefazolin). Anti - infective. 1st gen. cephalosporin.






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






24. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






26. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






30. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






31. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






33. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






35. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






36. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






37. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






38. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






41. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






46. Treatment for seizures.






47. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






48. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






50. Antihypertensive