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1. What is the effect of the statins
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Proscar (finasteride)

2. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
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

3. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
1.5
Proscar (finasteride)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

4. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
SSRI's
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

5. IBS
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

6. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

7. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
STOP THE METFORMIN
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

8. What can be used for nausea
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

9. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Pregabalin
10-20 hours
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

10. What is the first line treatment for depression

11. Drug addiction and withdrawal
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Proscar (finasteride)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

12. Name the tetracyclines
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

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

14. Name the fibric acids
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

15. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
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
Pregabalin
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

16. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

17. What are some options for pain control
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
STOP THE METFORMIN
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

18. Erythematous Nodosum
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
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
Statins (18-55% reduction)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

19. Name the aminoglycoside
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Tessalon (benzonate)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
2-8 hours

20. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
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)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

21. Neuropathic Pain management
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

22. What can be used for cough suppression
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Tessalon (benzonate)

23. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

24. What are some causes of pitting edema
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

25. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

26. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia 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
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

27. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
SSRI's
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

28. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

29. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Statins (18-55% reduction)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)

30. High blood pressure
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
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
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

31. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

32. Name the statins
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

33. What is used to clean ears
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

34. What are the first generation anti depressants
Tricyclics
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

35. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Pregabalin

36. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
2 months 4 months
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

37. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

38. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
2 months 4 months
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

39. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

40. What can be used to improve memory
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

41. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
1.5
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

42. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
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
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

43. What is the benefit of Welchol
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

44. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

45. name the SSRI's
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

46. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

47. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Provigil (modafinil)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

48. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1.5
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
10-20 hours
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

49. Treatment for pre-diabetes
SSRI's
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

50. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)