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1. What is used to clean ears
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

2. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

3. What is the benefit of Welchol
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

4. What can be used for cough suppression
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tessalon (benzonate)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

5. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Proscar (finasteride)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

6. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. DTaP 2. PCV

7. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

8. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
10-20 hours
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

9. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

10. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Provigil (modafinil)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

11. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

12. Name the statins
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

13. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
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
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1.5
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

14. name the SSRI's
Provigil (modafinil)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tricyclics
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

15. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
2-8 hours
Pregabalin
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

16. What is the effect of the statins
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Proscar (finasteride)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

17. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
2-8 hours
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

18. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Neurogen (Filgastim)

19. Erythematous Nodosum
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

20. What can be used for nausea
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1.5
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

21. Name the fibric acids
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

22. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

23. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

24. Name the tetracyclines
2 months 4 months
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Statins (18-55% reduction)

25. What is a severe side effect of metformin
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Proscar (finasteride)
2-8 hours
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

26. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
1.5
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
Pregabalin

27. What is the first line treatment for depression

28. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

29. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
2 months 4 months
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Tricyclics
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

30. IBS
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

31. Name the macrolides
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
10-20 hours
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

32. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

33. Name the aminoglycoside
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

34. What are anticoagulation treatment options
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Proscar (finasteride)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

35. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Pregabalin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

36. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
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

37. What can be used to improve memory
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
2-8 hours
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

38. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

39. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

40. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

41. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

42. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

43. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

44. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
STOP THE METFORMIN
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Tricyclics
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

45. What can be used for BPH
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Proscar (finasteride)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

46. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
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%)

47. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

48. High blood pressure
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
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. DTaP 2. PCV
10-20 hours

49. What are the first generation anti depressants
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
SSRI's
Tricyclics

50. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP