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1. What can be used for BPH
Tricyclics
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Tessalon (benzonate)
Proscar (finasteride)

2. What are some causes of pitting edema
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

3. name the SSRI's
10-20 hours
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

4. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

5. What is the effect of the statins
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
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%)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

6. What is used to clean ears
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

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
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.

8. What is the benefit of Welchol
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

9. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

10. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Pregabalin
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

11. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

12. Name the fibric acids
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

13. What can be used to increase WBC counts
STOP THE METFORMIN
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1.5

14. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

15. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

16. Name the tetracyclines
10-20 hours
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

17. Problems with welchol and diabetes
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

18. What are the first generation anti depressants
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Tricyclics
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

19. Name the macrolides
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin

20. What is Pradaxa
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)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

21. Name the statins
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1.5
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
2-8 hours

22. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
10-20 hours
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
2 months 4 months

23. 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
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function

24. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

25. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

26. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
2 months 4 months
Tessalon (benzonate)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

27. What are the effects of fibric acids
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

28. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
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
STOP THE METFORMIN
Proscar (finasteride)

29. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Provigil (modafinil)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

30. High blood pressure
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Proscar (finasteride)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
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

31. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
10-20 hours
1.5
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

32. What can be used to improve memory
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
STOP THE METFORMIN
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

33. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

34. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Provigil (modafinil)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

35. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

36. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
1. DTaP 2. PCV
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Statins (18-55% reduction)

37. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

38. What can be used for nausea
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
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
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

39. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

40. What can be used to treat ADHD
1.5
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
2 months 4 months
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

41. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
2 months 4 months

42. Neuropathic Pain management
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

43. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1.5

44. Erythematous Nodosum
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
SSRI's
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

45. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Tessalon (benzonate)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

46. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

47. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

48. What are some options for pain control
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1.5
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

49. What can be used for cough suppression
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Tessalon (benzonate)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

50. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Pregabalin