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1. Name the aminoglycoside
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Tessalon (benzonate)

2. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Provigil (modafinil)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

3. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Provigil (modafinil)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

4. What is the benefit of Welchol
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
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.
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

5. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Tricyclics
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

6. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

7. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

8. 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
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

9. Name the macrolides
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

10. Neuropathic Pain management
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

11. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

12. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

13. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
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
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

14. What can be used for nausea
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

15. What is Pradaxa
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
10-20 hours

16. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Provigil (modafinil)
10-20 hours
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

17. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Tessalon (benzonate)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

18. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. DTaP 2. PCV

19. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

20. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Pregabalin

21. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
STOP THE METFORMIN
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

22. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

23. What can be used to prevent coagulation
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
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
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

24. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

25. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
2 months 4 months

26. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

27. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
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

28. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

29. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
10-20 hours
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

30. What is the effect of the statins
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
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%)

31. name the SSRI's
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
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

32. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

33. Name the statins
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

34. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
SSRI's
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
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

35. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Provigil (modafinil)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

36. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

37. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. DTaP 2. PCV
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Pregabalin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

38. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

39. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

40. IBS
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

41. What can be used to treat ADHD
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

42. What can be used for cough suppression
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Statins (18-55% reduction)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Tessalon (benzonate)

43. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Neurogen (Filgastim)

44. Name the tetracyclines
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Tessalon (benzonate)

45. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

46. Name the bile acid sequestrants
STOP THE METFORMIN
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
SSRI's

47. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Statins (18-55% reduction)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Provigil (modafinil)

48. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

49. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
SSRI's
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

50. What is the first line treatment for depression