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1. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
10-20 hours

2. What are the first generation anti depressants
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Tricyclics
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

3. What are some causes of pitting edema
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

4. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

5. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Tricyclics
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

6. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

7. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Provigil (modafinil)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

8. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Statins (18-55% reduction)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Tessalon (benzonate)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

9. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Provigil (modafinil)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

10. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
SSRI's

11. Name the bile acid sequestrants
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

12. What is used to clean ears
Tricyclics
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Proscar (finasteride)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

13. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

14. name the SSRI's
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

15. IBS
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
SSRI's

16. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

17. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
2 months 4 months
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Proscar (finasteride)

18. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

19. Name the fibric acids
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

20. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
2 months 4 months
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

21. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

22. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
2-8 hours
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

23. What is the first line treatment for depression

24. Name the aminoglycoside
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

25. Neuropathic Pain management
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

26. What are the 6 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
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

27. What can be used for BPH
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Proscar (finasteride)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

28. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Pregabalin
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

29. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Pregabalin

30. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

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

32. Erythematous Nodosum
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

33. What is Pradaxa
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Tessalon (benzonate)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

34. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Proscar (finasteride)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

35. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
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
STOP THE METFORMIN

36. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

37. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
2 months 4 months
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

38. High blood pressure
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
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1.5

39. Drug addiction and withdrawal
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

40. What is the effect of the statins
2-8 hours
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

41. What is the benefit of Welchol
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
STOP THE METFORMIN

42. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1.5
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

43. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

44. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Proscar (finasteride)
2-8 hours
Provigil (modafinil)

45. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

46. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1.5
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

47. What can be used for nausea
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Proscar (finasteride)
Tricyclics
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

48. Name the tetracyclines
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

49. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

50. Treatment for pre-diabetes
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
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
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function