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1. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

2. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Pregabalin
1. DTaP 2. PCV
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

3. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

4. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
10-20 hours
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. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

5. What can be used for BPH
Proscar (finasteride)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

6. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

7. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
2 months 4 months
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

8. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Tricyclics
Provigil (modafinil)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

9. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
SSRI's
Proscar (finasteride)

10. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
2-8 hours
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Provigil (modafinil)

11. IBS
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
2-8 hours

12. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Pregabalin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

13. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

14. Neuropathic Pain management
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

15. What are the first generation anti depressants
Tricyclics
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

16. What can be used to treat ADHD
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2 months 4 months
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

17. Withdrawal symptoms
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

18. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

19. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

20. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

21. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
10-20 hours
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

22. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Pregabalin
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

23. What is Pradaxa
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

24. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

25. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

26. What are some options for pain control
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

27. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

28. What is the benefit of Welchol
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

29. What is used to clean ears
2 months 4 months
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

30. What can be used for nausea
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Provigil (modafinil)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

31. What can be used to increase WBC counts
10-20 hours
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

32. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
2 months 4 months
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

33. Name the tetracyclines
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

34. Name the fibric acids
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
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. 12-15 months
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

35. Name the aminoglycoside
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
SSRI's
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

36. Erythematous Nodosum
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Pregabalin
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
2 months 4 months

37. What can be used to improve memory
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1.5
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

38. What can be used for cough suppression
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
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
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

39. What are some causes of pitting edema
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

40. Name the statins
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

41. What is the effect of the statins
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
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. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

42. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

43. What are the effects of fibric acids
Statins (18-55% reduction)
2-8 hours
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

44. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
2-8 hours
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

45. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
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
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

46. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Provigil (modafinil)

47. High blood pressure
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
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. DTaP 2. PCV

48. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

49. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

50. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Proscar (finasteride)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)