Liek

Question 1

Initial treatment of an uncomplicated case of Helicobacter pylori-negative peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 1

H2 receptor antagonists

Z-P

Question 2

Has the shortest half-life of about 2 hours

Answer 2

Triazolam (Halcion)

Question 3

Has a half-life of 12 hours

Answer 3

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Question 4

Has a half-life of 15 hours

Answer 4

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 5

Has a half-life of 34 hours

Answer 5

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Question 6

• Sulfonylureas class are typically well tolerated

- Levofloxacin (Levaquin)

Answer 6

Sulfa allergy

Bactrim

Question 7

Medications is indicated for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Answer 7

Paroxetine (Paxil CR)

SSRI

Question 8

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Answer 8

Antipsychotic

Question 9

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Answer 9

Benzodiazepine

Question 10

Amitriptyline

Answer 10

Tricyclic antidepressant

Question 11

First-line treatment for osteoporosis

Answer 11

Bisphosphonates

Question 12

• (DEXA) scores are reported as either T-scores or Z-scores, but T-scores are more commonly used.
• A T-score between -1 and -2.5 indicates osteopenia.
• T-score of -1 or higher is normal

Answer 12

Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

Question 13

Ciprofloxacin is the preferred drug and other option is levofloxacin (Levaquin).

Answer 13

Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) prophylaxis

Question 14

• motion/sea sickness.
• small, circular patch that is placed behind the ear and is effective for 3 days.
• apply it 4 hours before the trip to be effective.

Answer 14

Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop)

Question 15

Determines how much of the active drug is available to the body (bioavailability). Depending on the drug and other factors, a drug may be poorly metabolized or extensively metabolized by the liver.

Answer 15

First-pass metabolism (first-pass effect)

Question 16

Can adversely affect the retina (scotomas or visual field defects, loss of central vision, loss of color vision). Higher doses and long-term use increase the risk of retinal toxicity.

Answer 16

Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

Question 17

Penicillin (Pen VK) is safe to use for strep throat

Answer 17

During pregnancy

Question 18

Clarithromycin (Biaxin) BID, amoxicillin BID, and omeprazole (Prilosec) daily

Answer 18

“Triple therapy” for treating a Helicobacter pylori infection?

Question 19

• Mimic the action of estrogen in the body. They are derived from soybeans and soybean products (soy milk, tofu). - Supplementation with isoflavones may help some women with menopausal hot flashes.

Answer 19

Soy isoflavones (phytoestrogens)

Question 20

• Best option is to use azithromycin

- Patient is a child, the levofloxacin is contraindicated.

Answer 20

Severe penicillin allergy