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1. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

2. What is used to clean ears
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Tessalon (benzonate)

3. Withdrawal symptoms
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Tricyclics
Tessalon (benzonate)
2-8 hours

4. name the SSRI's
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

5. What can be used to improve memory
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

6. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

7. Erythematous Nodosum
10-20 hours
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

8. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Pregabalin
Provigil (modafinil)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
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 can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

10. IBS
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

11. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
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
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

12. Name the macrolides
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

13. Drug addiction and withdrawal
2-8 hours
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

14. What is the effect of the statins
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

15. What can be used to treat ADHD
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
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

16. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

17. Name the fibric acids
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
SSRI's
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

18. 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
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

19. 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
Tessalon (benzonate)
Proscar (finasteride)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

20. What is a severe side effect of metformin
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Provigil (modafinil)

21. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Pregabalin

22. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

23. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

24. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Proscar (finasteride)
1.5
2-8 hours
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

25. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1.5
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
2-8 hours
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

26. What are the effects of fibric acids
10-20 hours
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

27. Name the aminoglycoside
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

28. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
10-20 hours
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

29. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
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
SSRI's
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

30. What can be used for BPH
Proscar (finasteride)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

31. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

32. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. DTaP 2. PCV

33. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

34. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

35. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

36. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

37. What can be used for cough suppression
Tessalon (benzonate)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

38. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Pregabalin

39. What are the first generation anti depressants
Tricyclics
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

40. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
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

41. What is Pradaxa
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
SSRI's
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

42. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

43. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

44. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

45. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Tessalon (benzonate)

46. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

47. What are some options for pain control
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

48. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
2-8 hours
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

49. What are some causes of pitting edema
2-8 hours
1.5
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

50. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Tessalon (benzonate)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin