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1. What can be used to prevent coagulation
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

2. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
STOP THE METFORMIN
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Statins (18-55% reduction)
SSRI's

3. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

4. What are some options for pain control
1.5
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

5. Treatment for pre-diabetes
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

6. What can be used to treat ADHD
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

7. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
2-8 hours
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

8. What can be used to increase WBC counts
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
1.5
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

9. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Tricyclics
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

10. Withdrawal symptoms
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Proscar (finasteride)
1.5

11. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2-8 hours
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
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

12. What can be used to improve memory
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

13. Name the statins
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Tessalon (benzonate)

14. What is Pradaxa
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
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

15. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

16. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)

17. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
1.5
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

18. What can be used for cough suppression
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Tessalon (benzonate)

19. What is a severe side effect of metformin
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5
Neurogen (Filgastim)
10-20 hours
STOP THE METFORMIN

20. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

21. Name the bile acid sequestrants
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

22. What is used to clean ears
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1.5
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

23. name the SSRI's
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

24. What can be used for BPH
2 months 4 months
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
Proscar (finasteride)

25. Pediatric Hepatitis vaccinations should be given when?
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

26. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1.5
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

27. What are the 2nd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
1.5
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

28. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
STOP THE METFORMIN
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

29. What is the duration action of intermediate acting benzo's
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
10-20 hours

30. What is the max creatinine clearance level for metformin
1.5
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

31. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. DTaP 2. PCV

32. Name the macrolides
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Tessalon (benzonate)

33. What are anticoagulation treatment options
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)

34. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
STOP THE METFORMIN

35. High blood pressure
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
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
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

36. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months
Provigil (modafinil)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP

37. What are the first generation anti depressants
Tricyclics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

38. What are the effects of nicotinic acid
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Pregabalin

39. What can be used for nausea
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
1.5

40. Name the intermediate acting benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
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

41. What is the effect of the statins
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)

42. Drug addiction and withdrawal
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
Suboxone (Buprenorphine)
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

43. Problems with welchol and diabetes
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
10-20 hours
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

44. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Pregabalin
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose

45. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
Provigil (modafinil)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

46. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
2 months 4 months
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

47. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Neurogen (Filgastim)
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

48. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

49. name a central acting muscle relaxant
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)

50. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine