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1. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






5. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






8. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






9. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






11. Treatment for seizures.






12. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






13. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






15. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






16. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






17. 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.






18. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






19. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






22. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






26. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






29. Always drawn up first.






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






31. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






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






36. Needs to be taken at bed time






37. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






38. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






39. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






42. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






45. Stool softner.






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






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






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






49. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






50. Antiulcer agent. Treats ulcers - GERD - heartburn. Take w/meals and before bed; SE- acne like rash.