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1. What are the effects of fibric acids
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Proscar (finasteride)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

2. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Proscar (finasteride)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

3. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1.5
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

4. 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
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

5. name the SSRI's
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Pregabalin

6. What can be used to improve memory
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Tessalon (benzonate)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

7. High blood pressure
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
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

8. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
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

9. What can be used for cough suppression
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Statins (18-55% reduction)

10. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

11. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

12. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Pregabalin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

13. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

14. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

15. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Tessalon (benzonate)

16. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
10-20 hours
Tricyclics
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

17. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
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
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

18. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
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
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

19. What can be used for nausea
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

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
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. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

21. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

22. Name the fibric acids
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Pregabalin
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

23. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

24. Neuropathic Pain management
Tessalon (benzonate)
2 months 4 months
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

25. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
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

26. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

27. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

28. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Provigil (modafinil)

29. Erythematous Nodosum
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
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
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

30. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

31. Name the statins
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Pregabalin
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

32. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

33. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
STOP THE METFORMIN
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

34. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Proscar (finasteride)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
2-8 hours
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

35. Name the bile acid sequestrants
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

36. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
2 months 4 months
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

37. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1.5

38. IBS
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

39. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
10-20 hours
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

40. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

41. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

42. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Provigil (modafinil)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurogen (Filgastim)

43. What are some causes of pitting edema
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

44. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
Pregabalin
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

45. What can be used to increase WBC counts
2 months 4 months
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Pregabalin

46. 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
10-20 hours
Proscar (finasteride)

47. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
SSRI's
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

48. Name the tetracyclines
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

49. What are the first generation anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Tricyclics
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. DTaP 2. PCV

50. What are some options for pain control
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Tricyclics
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)