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1. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

2. What can be used to prevent coagulation
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Pregabalin
1.5

3. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

4. What can be used to improve memory
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Neurogen (Filgastim)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1.5

5. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. DTaP 2. PCV

6. What is the effect of the statins
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

7. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

8. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Statins (18-55% reduction)

9. What are anticoagulation treatment options
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

10. name the SSRI's
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
2 months 4 months
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

11. What can be used for nausea
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

12. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
1. DTaP 2. PCV
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

13. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

14. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Tricyclics
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

15. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Neurogen (Filgastim)

16. Name the macrolides
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tessalon (benzonate)
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

17. Withdrawal symptoms
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

18. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Tessalon (benzonate)

19. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

20. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Proscar (finasteride)

21. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

22. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

23. What is used to clean ears
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

24. What is the benefit of Welchol
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Tessalon (benzonate)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

25. name a central acting muscle relaxant
10-20 hours
Provigil (modafinil)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

26. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
Pregabalin
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

27. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
STOP THE METFORMIN
10-20 hours
1.5

28. What can be used for cough suppression
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tessalon (benzonate)
Tricyclics
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

29. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

30. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

31. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

32. What are the first generation anti depressants
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Tricyclics
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin

33. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

34. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Pregabalin
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

35. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1.5

36. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

37. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Pregabalin

38. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
2 months 4 months
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

39. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine

40. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Tessalon (benzonate)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

41. Name the aminoglycoside
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

42. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

43. Name the statins
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

44. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

45. What is Pradaxa
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

46. What can be used to treat ADHD
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
SSRI's
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
10-20 hours

47. What can be used for BPH
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Proscar (finasteride)

48. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
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
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

49. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

50. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
2-8 hours