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1. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






2. Potassium sparing diuretic






3. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.






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






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






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






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






8. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






11. Stool softner.






12. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






15. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






17. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






20. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






21. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






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






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






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






25. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






28. Always drawn up first.






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

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






31. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






32. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






35. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






36. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






41. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






43. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






44. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






46. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






47. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






48. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






49. Hypotension is major side effect.






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







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