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Family Medicine Treatment Options

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1. Name the tetracyclines
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
10-20 hours
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

2. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

3. Erythematous Nodosum
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

4. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

5. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

6. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Pregabalin
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

7. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
SSRI's
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
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Neurogen (Filgastim)

8. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Tessalon (benzonate)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
2-8 hours

9. What is Pradaxa
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
2-8 hours

10. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
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
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

11. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

12. What can be used for cough suppression
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Tessalon (benzonate)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

13. Treatment for pre-diabetes
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

14. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

15. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
SSRI's
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

16. High blood pressure
Tessalon (benzonate)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
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

17. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
10-20 hours
2-8 hours

18. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Provigil (modafinil)

19. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1.5
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

20. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

21. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Statins (18-55% reduction)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Pregabalin

22. Neuropathic Pain management
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
2 months 4 months

23. What is the effect of the statins
Tricyclics
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Statins (18-55% reduction)

24. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
SSRI's

25. IBS
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

26. What are some causes of pitting edema
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
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

27. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Provigil (modafinil)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1.5

28. Name the bile acid sequestrants
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

29. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

30. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

31. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. DTaP 2. PCV
2-8 hours
1.5

32. Name the statins
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

33. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

34. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
STOP THE METFORMIN
SSRI's

35. What are the first generation anti depressants
Provigil (modafinil)
Tricyclics
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

36. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

37. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Tricyclics
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

38. Name the aminoglycoside
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

39. What are some options for pain control
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

40. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Neurogen (Filgastim)

41. What is the benefit of Welchol
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

42. What is used to clean ears
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

43. name a central acting muscle relaxant
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

44. Drug addiction and withdrawal
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

45. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
Pregabalin
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

46. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
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

47. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Tricyclics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

48. What can be used for nausea
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

49. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
2 months 4 months
1. DTaP 2. PCV
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

50. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
STOP THE METFORMIN
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam