Active Recall

Question 1

What is the treatment for Raynaud syndrome?

Answer 1

Phentolamine, CCB’s

CCB stands for calcium channel blockers.

Question 2

Which medication is used for Sjogren syndrome?

Answer 2

Pilocarpine

Pilocarpine helps stimulate saliva production.

Question 3

What is the first-line treatment for Meniere’s Disease?

Answer 3

Thiazide Diuretics

Thiazide diuretics help reduce fluid retention.

Question 4

What are the treatments for pheochromocytoma?

Answer 4

Phentolamine, Phenoxybenzamine

Both medications help manage hypertension associated with pheochromocytoma.

Question 5

Which medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma?

Answer 5

Pilocarpine

Pilocarpine reduces intraocular pressure.

Question 6

What is the treatment for chronic open-angle glaucoma?

Answer 6

Physostigmine, Demecarium, Ecothiophate

These medications help increase the outflow of aqueous humor.

Question 7

What is the treatment for acute narrow-angle glaucoma?

Answer 7

Pilocarpine + Physostigmine

This combination helps to quickly lower intraocular pressure.

Question 8

Which medications are used for acute angle-closure glaucoma?

Answer 8

Physostigmine + Pilocarpine

This combination is aimed at reducing intraocular pressure rapidly.

Question 9

What is the diagnostic test for Horner Syndrome?

Answer 9

Hydroxyamphetamine and Phenylephrine

These agents help confirm the diagnosis of Horner Syndrome.

Question 10

What is the purpose of the Pulmonary Challenge Test?

Answer 10

Used for suspected Bronchial Asthma

Methacholine is used in this test to provoke bronchoconstriction.

Question 11

What does the Pharmacologic Stress Test involve?

Answer 11

Dipyridamole

This test assesses myocardial perfusion.

Question 12

What is the Tensilon Test used for?

Answer 12

Myasthenia Gravis

Edrophonium is administered to help diagnose this condition.

Question 13

What is the first-line agent for cardiogenic shock?

Answer 13

Dobutamine (ALT: Dopamine)

Dobutamine is preferred for its inotropic effects.

Question 14

What is the first-line treatment for septic shock?

Answer 14

Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine is a vasopressor used to increase blood pressure.

Question 15

Which medication is used for anaphylactic shock?

Answer 15

Epinephrine

Epinephrine is critical for reversing severe allergic reactions.

Question 16

What is the first-line treatment for ADHD?

Answer 16

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate is a stimulant used to manage ADHD symptoms.

Question 17

What medication is used to treat narcolepsy?

Answer 17

Modafinil

Modafinil promotes wakefulness in patients with narcolepsy.

Question 18

What medication is used for urinary obstruction in BPH?

Answer 18

Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes muscles in the prostate.

Question 19

What are the first-line agents for hypertension?

Answer 19

CCBs, ACEI/ARBs, Thiazide Diuretics

These classes of medications help control high blood pressure.

Question 20

What is the treatment for hypertensive emergency?

Answer 20

Na Nitroprusside

Nitroprusside is a potent vasodilator used in emergencies.

Question 21

Which medication is used for refractory edema?

Answer 21

K sparing diuretic

This helps manage fluid retention without causing hypokalemia.

Question 22

What is the first-line treatment for chronic stable angina?

Answer 22

Beta blockers

Beta blockers reduce myocardial oxygen demand.

Question 23

What is an alternative treatment for chronic stable angina?

Answer 23

Non-DHP CCBs

Non-DHP CCBs help reduce heart rate and myocardial oxygen consumption.

Question 24

What is the treatment for Prinzmetal/Variant Angina?

Answer 24

Long-acting Dihydropyridine CCB

These help prevent coronary vasospasm.

Question 25

What is the combination treatment for high-dose nitrates in angina?

Answer 25

High dose Nitrates (IV) + B-blocker ## Footnote This combination prevents reflex tachycardia from nitrates.

Question 26

What medications are used for heart failure?

Answer 26

Unloader meds [ACE|/ARBs, Diuretics, Vasodilators, BBs] ## Footnote These medications help reduce fluid overload and improve heart function.

Question 27

What is the treatment for Digoxin-induced Ventricular Tachycardia?

Answer 27

Lidocaine ## Footnote Lidocaine is an antiarrhythmic used in this scenario.

Question 28

What is the first-line treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia?

Answer 28

Amiodarone ## Footnote Amiodarone is effective for various ventricular arrhythmias.

Question 29

What is the treatment for Acute PSVT?

Answer 29

Adenosine (parenteral) ## Footnote Adenosine is used to restore normal heart rhythm.

Question 30

What is the treatment for Chronic PSVT?

Answer 30

Verapamil ## Footnote Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker used for chronic management.

Question 31

What is the treatment for Torsades de Pointes?

Answer 31

Magnesium Sulfate ## Footnote Magnesium sulfate helps stabilize cardiac rhythm.

Question 32

What is the treatment for Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia?

Answer 32

Lepirudin (ALT: Argatroban) ## Footnote These are alternatives to manage this complication.

Question 33

What is the first-line treatment for Hypercholesterolemia?

Answer 33

Statins (Atorvastatin) ## Footnote Statins lower LDL cholesterol levels effectively.

Question 34

What is the treatment for Hypertriglyceridemia?

Answer 34

Fibrates (Gemfibrozil, Clofibrate) ## Footnote Fibrates help reduce triglyceride levels.

Question 35

What is the treatment for a manic state?

Answer 35

Lithium ## Footnote Lithium is a mood stabilizer used in bipolar disorder.

Question 36

What is the treatment for acute mania?

Answer 36

Valproic acid ## Footnote Valproic acid is often used for rapid control of manic episodes.

Question 37

Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder treatment

Answer 37

SSRIs

Question 38

Partial seizure, Trigeminal neuralgia treatment

Answer 38

Carbamazepine

Question 39

Febrile/Neonatal seizure treatment

Answer 39

Phenobarbital

Question 40

Status epilepticus treatment

Answer 40

Phenobarbital (LA BRB)

Question 41

Short-term status epilepticus treatment

Answer 41

Lorazepam

Question 42

Petit mal/absence seizure treatment

Answer 42

Ethosuximide ## Footnote Alternative: Valproic acid

Question 43

Catamenial Seizure treatment

Answer 43

Acetazolamide

Question 44

Hypothyroidism treatment

Answer 44

Levothyroxine

Question 45

Hyperthyroidism treatment

Answer 45

PTU, Methimazole, Carbimazole

Question 46

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus treatment

Answer 46

Insulin

Question 47

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus treatment

Answer 47

Metformin

Question 48

1st line relievers in Bronchial Asthma

Answer 48

SABAs ## Footnote Alternative: Anticholinergics

Question 49

1st line controllers in Bronchial Asthma

Answer 49

Glucocorticosteroids ## Footnote Alternative: LABAs, Methylxanthines, Leukotriene Modifiers

Question 50

1st line controllers in COPD

Answer 50

LABAs with inhaled GCs

Question 51

1st line bronchodilator in COPD

Answer 51

Anticholinergics

Question 52

1st line management of status asthmaticus

Answer 52

Hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone

Question 53

Prophylaxis for SVT and VT

Answer 53

BBs

Question 54

Acute renal failure treatment

Answer 54

Mannitol

Question 55

Angina pectoris treatment

Answer 55

Timolol, Propranolol, Metoprolol

Question 56

Preoperative prophylaxis against DVT

Answer 56

Heparin

Question 57

Venous thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism treatment

Answer 57

Warfarin ## Footnote Also used for treatment

Question 58

Migraine headache treatment

Answer 58

Methysergide, Propranolol

Question 59

NMB Blockade antidote

Answer 59

Neostigmine, Edrophonium

Question 60

Atropine & Scopolamine Poisoning antidote

Answer 60

Physostigmine

Question 61

Epinephrine 1:1000 use

Answer 61

Anaphylactic shock (IM)

Question 62

Epinephrine 1:10,000 use

Answer 62

Cardiac arrest (IV)

Question 63

Epinephrine 1:200,000 use

Answer 63

Combined with local anesthetic (lidocaine) for prolonged anesthetic action