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1. Neuropathic Pain management
Provigil (modafinil)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

2. What drug can be used to cardiovert AF of short duration
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
2 months 4 months
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency

3. What needs to be considered when treating a patient long term with lasics
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
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics

4. Name the aminoglycoside
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
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
Amikacin Netilmicin Neomycin Tobramycin Gentamycin

5. What class of drugs will lower LDL the most
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Statins (18-55% reduction)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

6. What can be used to treat against C-difference in addition to parasites and other bacteria.
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Flagyl (Metronidazole)

7. What can be used for nausea
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Proscar (finasteride)

8. What are the ages for the Hib vaccine
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
2-8 hours
A delayed Hypersensitivity reaction to antigens producing nodules that are typically located in the pretibial region.
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months

9. What is a severe side effect of metformin
STOP THE METFORMIN
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Rhabdomyolysis which can lead to Renal failure with Creatinine clearance greater than 1.5

10. What are some causes of pitting edema
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)

11. name a central acting muscle relaxant
Neurogen (Filgastim)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)

12. What are the 4 month pediatric vaccines
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Tricyclics
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years

13. What can be used to treat ADHD
Proscar (finasteride)
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
2 months 4 months
Fluoxetine (prozac) Sertraline (zoloft) Paroxetine (paxil) Fluvoxamine (luvox) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (Lexapro)

14. What drug is used to tx narcolepsy
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval
Provigil (modafinil)
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban

15. What are the ages for the inactivated poliovirus
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Tricyclics
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6-18 months 4. 4-6 years

16. What is the first line treatment for depression

17. What drug can be used for cardioversion with structural heart disease
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
Ibutilide (IV Only). It prolongs repolarization and the QT interval

18. Name the macrolides
Erythromycin Clarithromycin Azithromycin
Cholestyramine Colestipol Colesevalam
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

19. What are the ages that the measles mumps and rubella vaccine administered
Electrolyte level. Consider using 10 mg of oral potassium for every 20 mg of lasics
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
Zofran (Ondansetron) Reglam (metoclopromide)
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)

20. Name the fibric acids
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Tessalon (benzonate)

21. Name the short acting benzodiazepines
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Pregabalin
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)

22. What ages are the Rotavirus vaccine given
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
2 months 4 months
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
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

23. Name the long acting benzodiazepines
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)

24. IBS
SSRI's
Dannitol (Phenobarbital +Atropine)
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

25. What are the 6 month pediatric vaccines
Tricyclics
2-8 hours
1. DTaP 2. PCV
Venous insufficiency/ stasis. Poor Kidney function. Right Heart Failure Pulmonary HTN

26. High blood pressure
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)
2-8 hours
Temazepam (Reston) Lorazepam (Ativan)
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 are anticoagulation treatment options
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Flecanide. Not to be used with LV insufficiency
Chlordiazepoxide (librium) Diazepam (Valium) Fluorazepam (Dalmane) clonazepam (Klonipin)

28. What can be used to improve memory
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 12-15 months

29. How do you treat low magnesium and low potassium in the hospital setting
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 12-15 months
Pradaxa (Dabigatran) Plavax (Clopidogrel) Warfrin (Coumadin) Heparin Enoxaparin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses

30. What is the benefit of Welchol
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes
10-20 hours
1. DTaP 2. PCV

31. What's the difference between CMP and BMP
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
STOP THE METFORMIN
A CMP is a BMP (kidney - electrolytes) PLUS liver function
Lowers LDL-C and improves glycemic control. Good for dyslipidemia and diabetes

32. When should the HEP A vaccine be administered
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
1.5

33. What ages the are the DTaP vaccine given
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)

34. What ages are the Hep B vaccine given
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
1. Birth 2. 1-2 months 3. 6-18 months
Gemofibrozil Fenofibrate Clofibrate

35. What is used as an anti convulsant and for neuropathic pain and is more potent than gabapentin
Pregabalin
STOP THE METFORMIN
2-8 hours
Nomanda (memantine) Exelon (Rivastigmine)

36. What can be used for BPH
Neurogen (Filgastim)
Proscar (finasteride)
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
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

37. What is the mechanism of action of the 3rd generation heterocyclic anti depressants
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
Neurontin (gabapentin) Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

38. What can be used for cough suppression
Pregabalin
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
SSRI's
Tessalon (benzonate)

39. Name the statins
Lovastatin Pravastatin Simvastatin Fluvostatin Atorvastatin Cerivastatin
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
STOP THE METFORMIN
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

40. What can be used to relax muscles associated with tension head aches
Dolgic (Acetamenaphen + butabital)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
2 grams magnessium sulfate over 4 hours and 20 mEq q4hrs X 4 doses
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide

41. What is the duration of short acting benzo's
Tricyclics
Tessalon (benzonate)
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
2-8 hours

42. What are the 3rd generation heterocyclic Anti depressants
Venlafaxine (Effexor) Nefazodone (Serzone) Mirtazopine (Remeron) Vilazodone (Viibryd)
LDL (reduced 5-25%) HDL (reduced 15-35%) TG (reduced 20-50%)
Triazolam (Halcion) Oxazepam (serax) Midazolam (Versed) Alprozolam (xanax)
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)

43. What are the effects of the bile acid sequestrants
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Block serotonin and Nor epinephrine
LDL (reduced 15-30%) HDL (reduced 3-5%) TG (no change or increased)
Pregabalin

44. When should the varicella virus vaccine be administered
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
1. 12-15 months 2. 4-6 years
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)
1. Not to be taken with glyburide 2. Can improve glycemic control in NIDDM

45. What is Pradaxa
Dabigatran: A direct thrombin inhibitor used to anti-coagulate
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)
1. Birth 2. 1-2 Months 3. Not before 24 Weeks and not after 16 weeks after initial dose
Trazodone (Desyrel) Buproprion (Wellbutrin)

46. Withdrawal symptoms
10-20 hours
1. RV 2. DTaP 3. Hib 4. PCV 5. IP
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Tetracycline Doxycycline Demeclocycline Minocycline

47. If a patient is on metformin and about to undergo contrast imaging - what must be done.
1. 12-24 months 2. 6-18 months after initial dose
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
STOP THE METFORMIN
LDL (reduced 5-20%) HDL (reduce 10-20%) TG (Reduced 20-50%)

48. What are some options for pain control
Tessalon (benzonate)
LDL (reduced 18-55%) HDL (reduced 5-15%) TG (Reduced 7-30%)
1. Diet and exercise 2. Metformin 3. Janumet 4. Glyburide
NSAIDS Percocet Exalgo Opana Norco Lortabs Nucyntra (tapentadol) Ultram (tramadol)

49. What is used to clean ears
1. 2 months 2. 4 months 3. 6 months 4. 15-18 months 5. 4-6 years
Debrox (carbamide peroxide)
STOP THE METFORMIN
Pregabalin

50. What is the effect of the statins
Coumadin Pradaxa (dabigatran) Rivaroxaban Apixaban
Bellviq (locaserine hydrocholoride) Qsymia (Phentermine + topiramate)
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%)