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1. IBS
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

2. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

3. Neuropathic Pain management
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

4. Name the statins
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
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

5. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
1.5
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

6. What is the effect of the statins
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

7. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
10-20 hours
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

8. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

9. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
2 months 4 months
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

10. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Pregabalin
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

11. What can be used to improve memory
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

12. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
2-8 hours
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

13. What is used to clean ears
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

14. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

15. Withdrawal symptoms
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

16. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
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
Tricyclics

17. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Provigil (modafinil)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

18. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
SSRI's
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

19. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
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)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

20. What are some causes of pitting edema
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
2 months 4 months
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

21. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

22. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

23. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

24. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

25. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1.5
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

26. What is the first line treatment for depression

27. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Statins (18-55% reduction)

28. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE 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
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

29. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
10-20 hours
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Tessalon (benzonate)

30. High blood pressure
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2 months 4 months
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
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

31. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

32. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
2-8 hours
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

33. What are the first generation anti depressants
10-20 hours
Tricyclics
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

34. What is the benefit of Welchol
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
10-20 hours
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

35. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Pregabalin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Tessalon (benzonate)
10-20 hours

36. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

37. What are some options for pain control
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

38. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

39. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1.5
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

40. 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
10-20 hours
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. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

41. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

42. What can be used for nausea
2-8 hours
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

43. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

44. What is Pradaxa
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

45. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Proscar (finasteride)

46. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
2-8 hours
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
2 months 4 months

47. What can be used to treat ADHD
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
SSRI's
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

48. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Pregabalin

49. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
10-20 hours

50. Name the macrolides
Tessalon (benzonate)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)