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1. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1.5

2. What is the effect of the statins
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

3. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
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)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

4. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

5. IBS
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

6. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

7. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Proscar (finasteride)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

8. Name the statins
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

9. Withdrawal symptoms
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
2 months 4 months
Statins (18-55% reduction)

10. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
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
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

11. High blood pressure
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 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
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

12. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

13. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

14. Name the fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
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%)

15. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Pregabalin
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

16. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

17. What is Pradaxa
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
2 months 4 months

18. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
2 months 4 months
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1.5
Tessalon (benzonate)

19. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

20. Name the aminoglycoside
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

21. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
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. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

22. What are the effects of fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

23. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

24. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

25. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

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

27. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

28. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
2-8 hours
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

29. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Neurogen (Filgastim)

30. What can be used to treat ADHD
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

31. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

32. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
2-8 hours
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

33. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
2-8 hours
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

34. What are some causes of pitting edema
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

35. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

36. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

37. What can be used to improve memory
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
STOP THE METFORMIN
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

38. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Statins (18-55% reduction)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

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

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

41. What are the first generation anti depressants
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Statins (18-55% reduction)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Tricyclics

42. What can be used for cough suppression
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Tessalon (benzonate)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

43. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Pregabalin

44. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
10-20 hours

45. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Proscar (finasteride)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
10-20 hours

46. Name the tetracyclines
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
2-8 hours
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

47. What are some options for pain control
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

48. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

49. Treatment for pre-diabetes
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

50. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Statins (18-55% reduction)
2-8 hours
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months