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






2. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






3. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






4. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






5. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






7. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






11. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






13. 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.






14. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






15. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






18. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






20. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






21. Tricyclic Antidepressant. SE: sore throat - fever - increased fatiuge - and V/D






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






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






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






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






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






27. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






30. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






31. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






32. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






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






38. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






40. Potassium sparing diuretic






41. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






42. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






44. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






45. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






46. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






47. Stool softner.






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






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






50. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.