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1. What are the first generation anti depressants
Tricyclics
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Tessalon (benzonate)

2. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
10-20 hours

3. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

4. Erythematous Nodosum
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Statins (18-55% reduction)
2-8 hours

5. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
10-20 hours
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

6. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

7. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

8. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

9. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Tessalon (benzonate)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1.5

10. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

11. What are some causes of pitting edema
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
SSRI's
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

12. What is used to clean ears
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

13. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

14. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Pregabalin
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

15. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

16. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

17. What can be used to improve memory
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

18. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

19. 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
Pregabalin
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

20. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
10-20 hours
Statins (18-55% reduction)

21. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
2 months 4 months
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

22. IBS
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Proscar (finasteride)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

23. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

24. What is a severe side effect of metformin
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

25. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

26. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Provigil (modafinil)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

27. What is Pradaxa
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Tessalon (benzonate)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

28. What are anticoagulation treatment options
10-20 hours
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

29. Neuropathic Pain management
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

30. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

31. Name the fibric acids
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Provigil (modafinil)
2-8 hours

32. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

33. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

34. 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
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Proscar (finasteride)

35. What can be used for nausea
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

36. name the SSRI's
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

37. What can be used for BPH
Proscar (finasteride)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

38. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Statins (18-55% reduction)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

39. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

40. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
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
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

41. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
STOP THE METFORMIN
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

42. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Pregabalin
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

43. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1.5
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

44. Treatment for pre-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
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

45. Withdrawal symptoms
2-8 hours
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

46. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Proscar (finasteride)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

47. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

48. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
SSRI's
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Tricyclics

49. Name the statins
10-20 hours
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

50. What can be used for cough suppression
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tessalon (benzonate)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency