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1. What can be used for BPH
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Proscar (finasteride)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

2. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

3. What are the effects of fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Provigil (modafinil)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

4. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Pregabalin
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

5. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
2 months 4 months
Tessalon (benzonate)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

6. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
SSRI's

7. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

8. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
SSRI's
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

9. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
2 months 4 months

10. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
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

11. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
10-20 hours
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

12. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

13. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

14. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Pregabalin
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

15. What is the benefit of Welchol
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1.5
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

16. What can be used to improve memory
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Proscar (finasteride)
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
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

17. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

18. What is Pradaxa
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

19. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1.5
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

20. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
10-20 hours
Statins (18-55% reduction)
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

21. What is used to clean ears
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

22. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
Neurogen (Filgastim)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. DTaP 2. PCV

23. Erythematous Nodosum
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Tricyclics

24. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
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
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Neurogen (Filgastim)

25. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

26. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

27. Name the bile acid sequestrants
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

28. What are the first generation anti depressants
Pregabalin
Tricyclics
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

29. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Tricyclics
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

30. What are some options for pain control
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
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)

31. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

32. Withdrawal symptoms
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
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

33. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
2-8 hours

34. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

35. Treatment for pre-diabetes
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. DTaP 2. PCV

36. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

37. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

38. What can be used for cough suppression
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Tessalon (benzonate)

39. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Pregabalin
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

40. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

41. 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
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

42. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
STOP THE METFORMIN
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

43. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
2 months 4 months

44. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

45. What can be used for nausea
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

46. Name the aminoglycoside
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

47. Name the statins
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
2 months 4 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

48. 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. 12-15 months
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

49. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Provigil (modafinil)
10-20 hours
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

50. IBS
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)