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1. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

2. Name the statins
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
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
Proscar (finasteride)

3. What is used to clean ears
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

4. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Tricyclics
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

5. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
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
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

6. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
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

7. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Provigil (modafinil)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
STOP THE METFORMIN
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

8. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
SSRI's
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

9. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

10. What are the first generation anti depressants
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Tricyclics

11. What is the first line treatment for depression

12. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

13. Name the tetracyclines
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

14. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
2 months 4 months
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

15. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

16. What can be used to treat ADHD
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Provigil (modafinil)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

17. What are some options for pain control
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Pregabalin

18. Erythematous Nodosum
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

19. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

20. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Provigil (modafinil)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

21. What can be used to improve memory
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
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

22. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
2 months 4 months
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

23. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

24. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

25. What can be used for nausea
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

26. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

27. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

28. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Pregabalin
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

29. Name the fibric acids
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

30. What is Pradaxa
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
STOP THE METFORMIN
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
2-8 hours

31. 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
Pregabalin
1.5
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

32. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

33. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Statins (18-55% reduction)

34. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

35. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Tricyclics
Statins (18-55% reduction)

36. What can be used for cough suppression
1.5
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Proscar (finasteride)
Tessalon (benzonate)

37. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

38. What is the effect of the statins
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

39. What is the benefit of Welchol
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

40. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

41. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Tricyclics
Tessalon (benzonate)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

42. name the SSRI's
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

43. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Provigil (modafinil)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

44. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
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
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

45. What are some causes of pitting edema
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

46. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

47. Neuropathic Pain management
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

48. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Tricyclics

49. What can be used to prevent coagulation
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

50. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1.5
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam