- discourages relaps of alcohol abuse (inhibits enzyme that metabolizes alcohol)

- Side Effects- if they ingest alcohol they will become ill within 5-10 minutes 

- beta blocker (antihypertensive)

- manages hypertension, angina, arrhythmias

- Side effects- fatigue, weakness, impotence, decreased libido, arrhythmias, bradycardia

- MOnitor BP and pulse frequently as well as I's & O's

- hold if BP under 60 

- beta blocker (antihypertensive)

- manages hypertension, angina, arrhythmias

- Side effects- fatigue, weakness, impotence, decreased libido, arrhythmias, bradycardia, CHF, blurred vision, stuffy nose

- MOnitor BP and pulse frequently as well as I's & O's

- hold if BP under 60

- antianxiety agent

- manages anxiety or insomnia, preoperative sdeation, manage seizures

- Side effects- dizzy, drowsy, lethargy, cardiac arrest, dependence, respiratory depression

- rapid administration IV could lead to apnea, hypotension, or cardiac arrest 

- Opioid antagonist

- reverses CNS depression and respiratory depression b/c of opioid overdose 

- Side effects- hypertension, hypotension, techycardia, Nausea, Vomiting

- MOnitor Vital Signs every 3-4 hours 

- antianxiety agent

- Side effects- dizzy, drowsy, excitement, fatigue, headache, insomnia, nervousness, weakness, blurred vision, nasal congestion, chest pain, tachycardia, rashes, myalagia, numbness, sweating 

- suiccinimide (seizure)

- Treats seizures

- Side effects- impairment of mental capabilities, extreme mood swings, dizzy, headache, lethargy, fatigue, hiccups, bone marrow suppression, tongue swelling

- DO NOT abruptly sop meds to avoid seizures 

- antiarrhythmic, anticonvulsant

- prevents tonic-colonic (grand mal) seizures and parietal seizures

- Side effects- ataxia, diplopia, nystagmus, hypotension, gingival hyperplasia, nausea

- discontinue if signs of rash appear

- Give WITH or After Meals 

- antianxiety, anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant

- Side effects- dizzy, drowsy, lethargy, depression, blurred vision, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, dependence 

- anticonvulsant, sedative

- side effects- hangover, delirium, depression, excitation, angioedema, bronchospasm, respiratory depression, dependence 

- antimaniac

- treats bipolar disorder

- side effects- fatigue, headache, impaired memory, abdominal pain, anorexia, Nausea, Diarrhea, muscle weakness, tremors

- NEED TO DRINK 2-3,000 ml/day 

- antiemetic, antipsychotic

- Side effects- sedation, blurred vision, dry eye, hypotension, constipation, dry mouth, photosensitivity

- Monitor for restlessness, uncontrolled movements, contact dermatitis

- MAY TURN URINE PINK/REDDISH BROWN 

- antipsychotic

- used to treate schizophrenia, bipolar mania

- Side effects- aggressive behavior, increased sleep duration and dreams, insomnia, sedation, cough, GI upset, decreased libido, itching rash

- Report signs of: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising) 

- Antipsychotic

- Side effects- dizzy, sedation, hypotension, tachycardia, constipation, fever, wt gain

- frequently wash mouth and swallow pill with saliva 

- opioid analgesic

- treats pain and supresses withdrawl symptoms 

- side effects- dizzy, drowsy, sedation, floating feeling, hypotension, hallucinations, constipation, sweating

- teach pt to turn cough and breath deep to avoid atelectasis

- cholonergic blocking agent

- relieves parkinsons symptoms tremors

- side effects- blurred vison, dry mouth/eyes, constipation, tachycardia, nervousness 

- skeletal muscle relaxant

- side effects- drowsy, muscle weakness, diarrhea, confusion, excessive lacrimation, hepatotoxicity, sweating, itching, fever

- MONITOR BOWEL SOUNDS 

- antianxiety, antihistamine, sedative/heptatonic

- side effects- drowsy, dry mouth, weakness, dizzy, headache

 - MOnitor oral hygiene and watch for cholonergic effects

- skeletal muscle relexant

- side effects- dizzy, drowsy, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention

- monitor anticholonergic effects of this drug 

- antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives

- side effects- drowsy, dizzy, arrhythmias, CHF, abnormal liver function, muscle cramps

- WATCH BP AND LIVER ENZYMES 

- CNS stimulant

- treatment of ADHD

- side effects- hyperactivity, insomnia, restlessness, tremor, hypertension, palpitations, tachycardia, anorexia 

- anti-infective, used to treat respitory tract infections

- side effects- headache, arrythmias, abdominal discomfort

- monitor for diarrhea and superinfection 

- bile acid resin

- manages HYPERCHOLESTERMIA

- side effects- abdominal discomfort, constipation, bloating, gas, nausea

- GIVE 2 hours before meal or 4 hours after 

- ACE inhibitor

- manages hypertension and CHF

- side effects- cough and hypertension, taste disturbances

- calcium channel blocker

- manages hypertension, angina, migraine (Vasodilator)

-side effects- dizzy, flushing, headache

DONT GIVE WITH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE 

- adrenergic antagonist

- used to cause vasodilation, lower BP 

- antihypertensive, reduce chance of CHF

- side effects- cough, hypotenstion, dizzy, fatigue, taste disturbances, proteinuria

- beta blocker

- antihypertension, angina, prevention of MI