AANP BOARD QUESTIONSAND ANSWERS ()

NR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. -CORRECT ANSWER-2 Treatment of anthrax -CORRECT ANSWER-Cipro 500mg BID 7-10 days allergic to PCN: -CORRECT ANSWER-macrolides What is the FDA category and dose of finasteride? -CORRECT ANSWER-5mg PO QD 1st line treatment for gonorrheal infections -CORRECT ANSWER-Rocephin IM What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? -CORRECT ANSWER-Sulfa Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? -CORRECT ANSWER-HTN, post-MI angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis, hyperthyroidism Alternative antibiotic treatment for patients with gram positive baterial infections that are Grapefruit juice should be avoided in what 1st line antihypertensive medication? - Treatment of traveler's diarrhea -CORRECT ANSWER-Cipro 500mg BID 3 days ARF ANSWER-age and steroids Initial treatment of COPD -CORRECT ANSWER-Ipratropium bromide (anticholinergic) Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? -CORRECT ANSWER-Leads to CORRECT ANSWER-CCB Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) -CORRECT ANSWER What can increase the risk of tendon rupture when on a quinolone? -CORRECT How long does ASA suppress platelet function? -CORRECT ANSWER-up to 7 days 1st line BP med for DM? -CORRECT ANSWER-ACE or ARB and category X