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1. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
2 months 4 months
2-8 hours

2. Erythematous Nodosum
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Proscar (finasteride)
2-8 hours
Tessalon (benzonate)

3. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
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)

4. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
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
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

5. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Tricyclics

6. What are the effects of fibric acids
1.5
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

7. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
STOP THE METFORMIN
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

8. What is Pradaxa
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

9. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Provigil (modafinil)

10. What can be used for BPH
Proscar (finasteride)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

11. What can be used to improve memory
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
SSRI's

12. Neuropathic Pain management
Provigil (modafinil)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

13. What is a severe side effect of metformin
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

14. Name the aminoglycoside
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Tessalon (benzonate)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

15. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
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
1. DTaP 2. PCV

16. IBS
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2 months 4 months
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

17. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

18. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

19. Name the tetracyclines
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

20. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Statins (18-55% reduction)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

21. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1.5
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

22. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

23. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
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
2 months 4 months
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

24. What are the first generation anti depressants
1.5
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Tricyclics

25. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Tessalon (benzonate)

26. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

27. What are some options for pain control
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

28. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

29. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1.5

30. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Proscar (finasteride)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

31. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

32. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
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. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Pregabalin
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

33. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

34. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

35. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1.5

36. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1.5

37. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

38. name the SSRI's
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

39. What can be used to treat ADHD
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

40. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Provigil (modafinil)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

41. What is used to clean ears
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

42. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
SSRI's
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

43. Name the macrolides
Tessalon (benzonate)
Proscar (finasteride)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. DTaP 2. PCV

44. What are some causes of pitting edema
1.5
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

45. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1.5
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

46. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Pregabalin

47. What is the benefit of Welchol
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
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

48. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Pregabalin

49. Name the statins
2 months 4 months
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

50. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
SSRI's
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
2-8 hours