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1. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

2. IBS
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Provigil (modafinil)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

3. Name the macrolides
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

4. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

5. What is the first line treatment for depression

6. Name the fibric acids
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
2-8 hours
Tessalon (benzonate)

7. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

8. What can be used to improve memory
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

9. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

10. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
10-20 hours
Tessalon (benzonate)

11. 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
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

12. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
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
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

13. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Pregabalin
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

14. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

15. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

16. What can be used to treat ADHD
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Pregabalin
2-8 hours
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

17. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
2-8 hours
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Provigil (modafinil)
1.5

18. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
1.5
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

19. Withdrawal symptoms
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

20. What is the effect of the statins
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

21. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

22. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

23. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

24. Name the aminoglycoside
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
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

25. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Tricyclics
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

26. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
2 months 4 months

27. What are some causes of pitting edema
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
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

28. Erythematous Nodosum
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tessalon (benzonate)

29. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
2 months 4 months
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

30. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Tricyclics
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

31. Name the tetracyclines
Proscar (finasteride)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

32. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Proscar (finasteride)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

33. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

34. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
2 months 4 months
Provigil (modafinil)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

35. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Pregabalin
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

36. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
2 months 4 months

37. Name the statins
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

38. Neuropathic Pain management
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Tricyclics

39. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1.5
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

40. Drug addiction and withdrawal
STOP THE METFORMIN
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

41. What is used to clean ears
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

42. What can be used for nausea
Tricyclics
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

43. What are the effects of fibric acids
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

44. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

45. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Pregabalin
2-8 hours

46. What can be used for BPH
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Proscar (finasteride)

47. What can be used for cough suppression
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Tessalon (benzonate)

48. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Neurogen (Filgastim)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

49. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

50. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate