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