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1. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






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






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






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






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






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






7. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






8. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






12. Always drawn up first.






13. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






14. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






15. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






17. Osmotic diuretic






18. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






19. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






21. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






22. 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.






23. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






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






25. Hypotension is major side effect.






26. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






29. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






30. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






31. Needs to be taken at bed time






32. Antihypertensive






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






34. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






35. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






38. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






41. A rapid acting insulin w/an onset of 5-15 minutes.






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






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






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






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






46. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






47. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






49. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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