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1. Name the tetracyclines
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Tricyclics
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

2. What can be used for BPH
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Proscar (finasteride)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Tricyclics

3. What can be used to increase WBC counts
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

4. What can be used to improve memory
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Pregabalin
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

5. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)

6. Name the statins
Tricyclics
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Statins (18-55% reduction)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

7. Treatment for pre-diabetes
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

8. Withdrawal symptoms
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)

9. What is the first line treatment for depression

10. What is Pradaxa
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

11. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

12. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Provigil (modafinil)

13. Name the aminoglycoside
Provigil (modafinil)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

14. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

15. What is used to clean ears
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
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)
10-20 hours

16. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
2 months 4 months
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months

17. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

18. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1.5
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

19. What are some causes of pitting edema
STOP THE METFORMIN
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

20. Erythematous Nodosum
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
STOP THE METFORMIN

21. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Tricyclics

22. Neuropathic Pain management
STOP THE METFORMIN
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam

23. What are the effects of fibric acids
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

24. name a central acting muscle relaxant
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
STOP THE METFORMIN
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

25. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
2-8 hours

26. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

27. What are the first generation anti depressants
STOP THE METFORMIN
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Tricyclics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

28. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1.5
Pregabalin
Tessalon (benzonate)

29. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin

30. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

31. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Pregabalin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

32. Name the macrolides
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

33. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years

34. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Proscar (finasteride)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate

35. What are the 2 month pediatric vaccines
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose

36. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
2-8 hours
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

37. What is an FDA approved prescription weight loss drug
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
10-20 hours
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

38. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

39. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

40. What can be used for nausea
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)

41. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

42. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

43. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

44. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
10-20 hours
2 months 4 months
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

45. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
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

46. Name the fibric acids
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

47. High blood pressure
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
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

48. What are the ages for the pneumococcal vaccine
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

49. name the SSRI's
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

50. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
Provigil (modafinil)
2 months 4 months
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose