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1. Name the macrolides
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
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
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

2. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

3. name the SSRI's
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

4. What can be used to improve memory
Tessalon (benzonate)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

5. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

6. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
2 months 4 months
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

7. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Provigil (modafinil)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

8. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

9. Erythematous Nodosum
2 months 4 months
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Pregabalin
STOP THE METFORMIN

10. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1.5
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

11. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

12. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

13. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Provigil (modafinil)

14. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Provigil (modafinil)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1.5
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

15. What is the benefit of Welchol
Tessalon (benzonate)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

16. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
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
Proscar (finasteride)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Pregabalin

17. Name the statins
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

18. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
10-20 hours

19. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
SSRI's
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

20. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

21. Name the aminoglycoside
1.5
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

22. What are some causes of pitting edema
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

23. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

24. Name the fibric acids
Tricyclics
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

25. What can be used for cough suppression
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Tessalon (benzonate)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
2 months 4 months

26. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

27. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
SSRI's
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

28. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
2 months 4 months
2-8 hours
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

29. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1.5
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

30. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

31. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
SSRI's
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

32. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
2 months 4 months
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

33. Name the bile acid sequestrants
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

34. What are the first generation anti depressants
2 months 4 months
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Tricyclics

35. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

36. What is used to clean ears
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

37. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

38. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Provigil (modafinil)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

39. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. DTaP 2. PCV
SSRI's

40. What can be used for BPH
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Proscar (finasteride)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

41. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
SSRI's
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

42. 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%)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

43. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

44. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Statins (18-55% reduction)

45. IBS
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Statins (18-55% reduction)

46. 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
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Proscar (finasteride)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

47. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

48. What is the first line treatment for depression

49. High blood pressure
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Provigil (modafinil)
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

50. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
STOP THE METFORMIN
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency