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1. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






2. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






3. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






5. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






6. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






7. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






8. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






9. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






10. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






12. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






13. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






14. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






16. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






18. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






19. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






21. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






22. Antihypertensive






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. Cephalosporin antibiotic






28. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






30. Treatment for seizures.






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






32. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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


34. 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.






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






36. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






42. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






44. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






45. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






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






48. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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