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1. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






3. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






5. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






8. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






10. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






12. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






15. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






17. Cephalosporin antibiotic






18. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






23. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






25. Antihypertensive






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






27. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






28. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






30. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






38. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






39. An herbal supplement used in the mgt of menopausal symptoms.






40. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






42. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






43. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






44. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






46. Treatment for seizures.






47. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






48. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






49. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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