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1. What are the effects of fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

2. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

3. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
STOP THE METFORMIN
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Proscar (finasteride)

4. What is used to clean ears
10-20 hours
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

5. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
SSRI's
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Provigil (modafinil)

6. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
STOP THE METFORMIN

7. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

8. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

9. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Proscar (finasteride)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

10. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
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. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

11. High blood pressure
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
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

12. Neuropathic Pain management
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

13. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

14. What can be used for cough suppression
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
SSRI's
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Tessalon (benzonate)

15. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

16. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1.5
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
2-8 hours

17. Name the statins
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

18. Name the fibric acids
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

19. Erythematous Nodosum
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

20. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
SSRI's

21. What are some causes of pitting edema
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

22. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

23. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1.5
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

24. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
2 months 4 months

25. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Tricyclics

26. Name the aminoglycoside
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. DTaP 2. PCV
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

27. What are the first generation anti depressants
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Tricyclics

28. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Pregabalin
10-20 hours
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

29. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
SSRI's

30. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Neurogen (Filgastim)

31. What is Pradaxa
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
SSRI's
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

32. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

33. name the SSRI's
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
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)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

34. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Provigil (modafinil)

35. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
2-8 hours
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

36. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

37. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Pregabalin
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

38. Name the macrolides
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

39. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
2-8 hours
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

40. Withdrawal symptoms
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

41. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

42. Name the bile acid sequestrants
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Proscar (finasteride)

43. What is the effect of the statins
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
SSRI's
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

44. What is the first line treatment for depression

45. What can be used to increase WBC counts
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
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

46. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

47. Treatment for pre-diabetes
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tessalon (benzonate)

48. Name the tetracyclines
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

49. What can be used for BPH
Proscar (finasteride)
10-20 hours
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

50. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)