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1. An intermediate - acting insulin w/ a peak action of 6-12 hours






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






3. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






6. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






7. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






9. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






10. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






14. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






16. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






17. Used to treat tetany resulting from possible damage to parathyroid gland.






18. Hypotension is major side effect.






19. Always drawn up first.






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






21. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






24. A very long acting insuling - has a continuous effect w/no peak.






25. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






26. MAOI- avoid aged cheese - yogurt - beer - & wine.






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






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






29. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






30. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






34. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






35. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






36. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






40. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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