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1. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

2. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

3. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

4. What is used to clean ears
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1.5
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

5. What can be used to treat ADHD
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

6. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
STOP THE METFORMIN
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

7. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Proscar (finasteride)

8. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

9. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

10. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
2-8 hours
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
10-20 hours

11. name the SSRI's
Provigil (modafinil)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

12. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Tessalon (benzonate)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

13. Name the tetracyclines
Statins (18-55% reduction)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
2 months 4 months

14. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
10-20 hours
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

15. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
10-20 hours
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

16. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Tessalon (benzonate)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

17. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

18. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

19. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
10-20 hours
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

20. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
2 months 4 months

21. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1.5
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Pregabalin

22. Name the statins
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

23. Name the aminoglycoside
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
1.5
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

24. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
2 months 4 months
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

25. What are the first generation anti depressants
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Tricyclics
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

26. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

27. Neuropathic Pain management
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
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

28. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

29. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
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
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
STOP THE METFORMIN

30. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

31. What is the first line treatment for depression

32. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

33. Name the fibric acids
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
2-8 hours

34. What is the effect of the statins
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Proscar (finasteride)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Tessalon (benzonate)

35. What can be used for cough suppression
2-8 hours
Tessalon (benzonate)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

36. What can be used for BPH
1.5
Proscar (finasteride)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

37. What are some causes of pitting edema
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tricyclics

38. 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
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

39. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Provigil (modafinil)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

40. Treatment for pre-diabetes
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Proscar (finasteride)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

41. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

42. What is a severe side effect of metformin
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
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
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

43. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Tricyclics
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

44. IBS
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

45. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

46. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

47. What can be used to improve memory
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

48. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

49. Erythematous Nodosum
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

50. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years