An adrenergic/sympathomimetic drug used to restore heart rhythm during cardiac arrest and to increase blood pressure in cases of shock

is used for the Tx of open-angle glaucoma ( reduces ocular pressure). It must be stopped several weeks before surgical procedures because of an increased risk for intraoperative breathing problems.

A person with Reye's Syndrome which is a rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain resulting from a viral infection, may have seizures. This person would most likely be put on anti seizure medications such as________

used to reduce pain, swelling and fever; can be combined w/ narcotics for mod/sev. Pain (combunox)

Lithium, valproic acid( depakene/depakote) and lamotrigine ( lactimal) are all medicines for

________ anesthesia→ loses both feeling and consciousness

________ anesthesia→ lack of feeling without loss of consciousness;

cholinesterase inhibitor that shows some promise in SLOWING DOWN the progression of dementia

Non narcotic benzodiazepine hypnotic that helps with insomnia; helps promote sleep with fewer side effects; possible addiction risk

addiction potential; produces happy feelings or sense of euphoria; some side effects are → decreased bp, HR, Oversedation, blurred vision, confusion,

______→ (procaine/tetracaine) severe allergic reaction (because of this it has been reduced to topical administration only)

______ → (lidocaine/Novocaine) lasts longer and adverse reaction are rare

reverses opioid effects ( can also decrease BP significantly as a result of peripheral vasodilation)

 Also called focalin; This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.

helps to promote sleep with fewer side effects. it is a non narcotic benzodiazepine hypnotic; a side effect is hallucinations of worsening depression.

which of the following is an NSAID/Narcotic combination

Antidepressant Drug that inhibits Mao and enzyme that terminates The action of neurotransmitters at the synapse Requires exclusion of foods containing tyramine.This drug is rarely prescribed.

_______→ tx for bipolar; important to not become dehydrated ( it is a salt) so ______ blood levels must be drawn regularly

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (Drug Names)

Benzodiazepine used to tx anxiety seizures , muscle relaxation and alcohol withdrawal symptoms; can also be used to reduce anxiety before general anesthesia

antipsychotic/neuroleptic: tx the abnormal actions and behavior of psychoses such as talking and interacting with a situation that only pt can see or hear

Confusion, Peripheral vasodilation, Increase heart rate, Electrolyte imbalances decreased motor coordination, unsteady gait and slurred speech are all side effects of

labs to monitor when taking phenytoin (dilantin) →