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1. What is the effect of the statins
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. DTaP 2. PCV

2. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Provigil (modafinil)
Pregabalin
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
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

3. What can be used to treat ADHD
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

4. Name the aminoglycoside
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

5. What is the benefit of Welchol
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
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

6. What are the first generation anti depressants
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Tricyclics
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

7. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

8. What are the effects of fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

9. What can be used to prevent coagulation
2-8 hours
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

10. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Proscar (finasteride)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

11. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

12. name the SSRI's
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

13. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

14. What can be used for BPH
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Proscar (finasteride)

15. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

16. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

17. Withdrawal symptoms
STOP THE METFORMIN
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

18. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

19. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Proscar (finasteride)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

20. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

21. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
10-20 hours
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

22. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

23. What can be used to improve memory
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months 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

24. What can be used for cough suppression
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Proscar (finasteride)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Tessalon (benzonate)

25. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

26. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

27. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

28. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
2-8 hours
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Statins (18-55% reduction)

29. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
2-8 hours
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

30. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Provigil (modafinil)

31. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Pregabalin
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

32. What can be used for nausea
Provigil (modafinil)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

33. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
SSRI's
Neurogen (Filgastim)

34. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

35. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

36. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

37. What are some causes of pitting edema
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

38. Name the tetracyclines
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

39. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
2 months 4 months
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

40. IBS
Proscar (finasteride)
2 months 4 months
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

41. What are some options for pain control
Proscar (finasteride)
2-8 hours
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

42. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
2-8 hours
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

43. Name the fibric acids
STOP THE METFORMIN
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Tricyclics
Provigil (modafinil)

44. What are anticoagulation treatment options
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

45. Drug addiction and withdrawal
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Pregabalin
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
2-8 hours

46. Treatment for pre-diabetes
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

47. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

48. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

49. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
STOP THE METFORMIN

50. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Pregabalin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)