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INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis, hyperthyroidism 1st line BP med for DM? ACE or ARB Grapefruit juice should be avoided in what 1st line antihypertensive medication? CCB Alternative antibiotic treatment for patients with gram positive baterial infections that are allergic to PCN: macrolides Initial treatment of COPD Ipratropium bromide (anticholinergic) 1st line treatment for gonorrheal infections Rocephin IM Treatment of anthrax Cipro 500mg BID 7-10 days Treatment of traveler's diarrhea Cipro 500mg BID 3 days What can increase the risk of tendon rupture when on a quinolone? age and steroids How long does ASA suppress platelet function? up to 7 days What is the FDA category and dose of finasteride? 5mg PO QD and category X What drug category should not be given with warfarin? sulfa drugs When should routine screening for breast cancer start? 40 If a patient had only one dose of the hep B vaccine what is recommended? Do not restart series; Start with 2nd dose What is done if a patient has a tetanus-prone wound and an unknown vaccination status? Administer immediate dose of Td and the teatnus immunoglobulin injection If a person is vaccinated with pneumovax prior to 65 what is recommended? Give a booster dose of pneumovax 5 years after initial dose When should Zostavax be given? age 60 How far apart should the varicella vaccines be given? 4 weeks Treatment for otitis externa Cortisporin otic drops Common bacterial pathogen of otitis externa Pseudomonas What is cholesteatoma a complication of? periorbital sinusitis What indicates an abnormal Rinne test? BC>AC