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1. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






10. 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.






11. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






13. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






15. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






16. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






17. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






21. Osmotic diuretic






22. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






26. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






28. Antihypertensive






29. Anti - convulsant. Reduces amount of anesthesia needed.






30. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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

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






34. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






35. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






36. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






37. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






40. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






43. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






45. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






47. Stool softner.






48. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






50. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.