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1. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
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)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

2. What is the first line treatment for depression

3. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
2-8 hours
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

4. Name the macrolides
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

5. Name the aminoglycoside
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

6. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Provigil (modafinil)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

7. What are the first generation anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Tricyclics
SSRI's
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

8. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

9. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

10. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Pregabalin
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

11. IBS
1. DTaP 2. PCV
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1.5
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

12. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
2 months 4 months

13. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

14. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

15. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

16. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
SSRI's
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
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
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

17. What are the effects of fibric acids
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

18. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

19. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

20. 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
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Tessalon (benzonate)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

21. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
2 months 4 months

22. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
1.5
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

23. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
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

24. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1.5
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

25. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

26. What can be used for cough suppression
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Tessalon (benzonate)

27. What can be used to treat ADHD
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

28. Name the statins
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

29. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Tricyclics
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

30. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

31. 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
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Pregabalin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

32. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
2 months 4 months
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Statins (18-55% reduction)

33. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Tessalon (benzonate)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

34. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
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
STOP THE METFORMIN
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

35. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
10-20 hours
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

36. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
10-20 hours
Tessalon (benzonate)
2 months 4 months
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

37. Withdrawal symptoms
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

38. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Pregabalin
SSRI's

39. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Tessalon (benzonate)

40. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

41. Neuropathic Pain management
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Proscar (finasteride)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Tricyclics

42. What are some options for pain control
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Proscar (finasteride)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

43. What is the effect of the statins
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

44. What is Pradaxa
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

45. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

46. name the SSRI's
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

47. What are some causes of pitting edema
10-20 hours
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

48. High blood pressure
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
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
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

49. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

50. What are anticoagulation treatment options
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tessalon (benzonate)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)