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1. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
10-20 hours
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

2. What is used to clean ears
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
2-8 hours
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

3. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

4. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Pregabalin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

5. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Statins (18-55% reduction)

6. Name the aminoglycoside
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

7. What can be used for cough suppression
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Tessalon (benzonate)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

8. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

9. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

10. What are some causes of pitting edema
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

11. High blood pressure
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
The list is far too long. According the ATP-3; consider starting with HCT and then adding an ACE or beta blocker for Heart failure

12. What is the first line treatment for depression

13. Name the fibric acids
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Pregabalin

14. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Tessalon (benzonate)

15. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

16. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

17. name a central acting muscle relaxant
2-8 hours
Tricyclics
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
10-20 hours

18. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

19. What is the benefit of Welchol
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

20. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

21. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Statins (18-55% reduction)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Proscar (finasteride)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

22. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
2 months 4 months
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
STOP THE METFORMIN

23. What can be used to treat ADHD
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

24. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

25. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

26. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

27. What can be used to increase WBC counts
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

28. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
10-20 hours
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

29. What is the effect of the statins
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

30. Erythematous Nodosum
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1.5
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

31. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Proscar (finasteride)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

32. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

33. What are some options for pain control
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

34. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
SSRI's
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

35. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1.5
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

36. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Proscar (finasteride)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

37. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

38. Withdrawal symptoms
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
The list is far too long. According the ATP-3; consider starting with HCT and then adding an ACE or beta blocker for Heart failure
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

39. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Provigil (modafinil)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
2 months 4 months

40. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Pregabalin
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

41. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

42. IBS
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

43. What can be used for nausea
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

44. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
STOP THE METFORMIN
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
2-8 hours

45. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

46. What can be used for BPH
Proscar (finasteride)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

47. Name the tetracyclines
2-8 hours
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

48. Name the statins
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
SSRI's

49. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Provigil (modafinil)
SSRI's
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

50. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Pregabalin
2-8 hours
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam