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1. Withdrawal symptoms
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

2. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
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
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

3. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
10-20 hours
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

4. IBS
1.5
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

5. What can be used for cough suppression
Tessalon (benzonate)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

6. 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
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Statins (18-55% reduction)

7. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Pregabalin
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
2-8 hours

8. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
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

9. What is Pradaxa
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

10. What is used to clean ears
Pregabalin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Tessalon (benzonate)
10-20 hours

11. Name the statins
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

12. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

13. Name the fibric acids
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

14. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Provigil (modafinil)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

15. Name the aminoglycoside
2 months 4 months
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

16. What is the effect of the statins
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

17. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

18. What is the benefit of Welchol
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Pregabalin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
2 months 4 months

19. What is a severe side effect of metformin
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Tessalon (benzonate)
1.5
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

20. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

21. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

22. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

23. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Tricyclics
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

24. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

25. What can be used for BPH
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Proscar (finasteride)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

26. What are the effects of fibric acids
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

27. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

28. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
2-8 hours
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

29. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1.5
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
10-20 hours

30. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

31. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

32. Treatment for pre-diabetes
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Provigil (modafinil)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

33. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Tricyclics
Statins (18-55% reduction)
2 months 4 months

34. Name the tetracyclines
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Neurogen (Filgastim)

35. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

36. What can be used to improve memory
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

37. Erythematous Nodosum
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

38. High blood pressure
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
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. DTaP 2. PCV

39. What are some options for pain control
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
2 months 4 months
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

40. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

41. What can be used for nausea
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. DTaP 2. PCV
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

42. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Provigil (modafinil)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Pregabalin

43. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
SSRI's
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

44. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Tessalon (benzonate)
Proscar (finasteride)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

45. 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
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Provigil (modafinil)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

46. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
2 months 4 months
Tricyclics
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

47. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

48. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

49. What is the first line treatment for depression

50. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval