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1. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
1. DTaP 2. PCV
10-20 hours
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

2. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
SSRI's
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
STOP THE METFORMIN

3. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
2 months 4 months
Pregabalin

4. What is a severe side effect of metformin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

5. Name the tetracyclines
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
10-20 hours
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

6. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

7. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

8. Neuropathic Pain management
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

9. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

10. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

11. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Provigil (modafinil)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

12. What can be used for nausea
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

13. Name the macrolides
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

14. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

15. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

16. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
10-20 hours
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

17. Name the fibric acids
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

18. What can be used for cough suppression
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Tessalon (benzonate)

19. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
10-20 hours

20. What is the benefit of Welchol
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Tricyclics
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

21. Withdrawal symptoms
STOP THE METFORMIN
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

22. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
STOP THE METFORMIN

23. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Tricyclics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
STOP THE METFORMIN

24. What can be used for BPH
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
10-20 hours
Proscar (finasteride)

25. What is Pradaxa
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

26. What are the effects of fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

27. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
10-20 hours
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

28. What is the first line treatment for depression

29. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

30. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

31. What is the effect of the statins
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

32. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

33. Name the aminoglycoside
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
2 months 4 months
1.5
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

34. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

35. What are some options for pain control
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

36. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Provigil (modafinil)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
2 months 4 months

37. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Tricyclics
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

38. What can be used to treat ADHD
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

39. name the SSRI's
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
10-20 hours
Tricyclics

40. High blood pressure
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
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

41. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2-8 hours
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

42. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

43. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
2-8 hours
Tessalon (benzonate)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

44. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
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

45. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

46. What are some causes of pitting edema
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

47. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

48. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Statins (18-55% reduction)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

49. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

50. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2 months 4 months
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function