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1. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






2. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






7. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






11. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






14. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






16. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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


18. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






20. Stool softner.






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






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






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






24. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






28. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






30. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.


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






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






33. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






35. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






37. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






38. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






41. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






43. Antiparkinson drugs.


44. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






46. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






47. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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