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1. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1.5
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

2. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

3. What is the effect of the statins
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

4. What can be used for nausea
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

5. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

6. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
2 months 4 months
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

7. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
10-20 hours
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

8. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

9. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Tricyclics
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
2 months 4 months

10. Name the tetracyclines
Tricyclics
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

11. What are some options for pain control
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

12. name a central acting muscle relaxant
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Provigil (modafinil)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

13. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
1.5
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
STOP THE METFORMIN

14. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

15. What can be used to prevent coagulation
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

16. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

17. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

18. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

19. Withdrawal symptoms
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

20. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1.5

21. IBS
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

22. Name the fibric acids
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

23. name the SSRI's
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

24. What can be used for cough suppression
Tessalon (benzonate)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

25. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

26. What is the first line treatment for depression

27. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Pregabalin
2 months 4 months
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

28. What are the effects of fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

29. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

30. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
2-8 hours
SSRI's
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

31. What can be used to treat ADHD
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

32. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

33. What can be used for BPH
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Tessalon (benzonate)
Proscar (finasteride)
1.5

34. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
2 months 4 months
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. DTaP 2. PCV

35. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Tricyclics
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

36. What can be used to increase WBC counts
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Neurogen (Filgastim)
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)

37. Neuropathic Pain management
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

38. Erythematous Nodosum
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Tricyclics
Proscar (finasteride)

39. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

40. What is the benefit of Welchol
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

41. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

42. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

43. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

44. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

45. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

46. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Proscar (finasteride)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

47. Name the bile acid sequestrants
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

48. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Tricyclics
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

49. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
10-20 hours
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Neurogen (Filgastim)

50. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Proscar (finasteride)
Provigil (modafinil)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)