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






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






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






4. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






5. Antihypertensive






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






7. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






10. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






13. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






15. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






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






20. Treatment for seizures.






21. Always drawn up first.






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






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






24. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






26. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






27. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






29. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






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






31. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






33. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






34. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






36. Antianginal - antiarrhythmic - antihypertensive. Decreases effectiveness of Lipitor.






37. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






38. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






40. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






42. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






43. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






44. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






45. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






48. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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







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