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1
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Parkinsonism

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Dopamine precursor (levodopa)
Dopamine agonist (pramipexole)
Anticholinergic (benztropine)
NMDA receptor antagonist (mandarins)
MAOIs

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AC that require LMWH bridging

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Warfarin (5 days and 2 day of INR >2)
Dabigatran (5-10 days)
Edoxaban (5-10 days)

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Ischemic stroke

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Thrombolytic (alteplase)

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Infertility

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Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor (Letrozole)
SERM (Clomiphene citrate)
Dopamine D2 agonist (bromocriptine - pituitary cause)
Metformin for PCOS

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BPH

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Alpha blockers (tamsulosin-if small prostate)
5 alpha reductase inhibitor (dutasteride, finasteride-large prostate)
PDE5 inhibitor (tadalafil-LUTS)
Anticholinergic (oxybutynin-storage)
Desmopressin (nocturia)

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Diabetes

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Biguanide (metformin)
Sulfonylurea (glicazide)
DPP4i (sitaliptin)
GLP1 receptor agonist (ozempic)
SGLT2i (empagliflozin)
Thiazolidinones
Insulin

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7
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Insulins

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Long acting (glargine and detemir)
Intermediate (humulin N and NPH)
Short acting (novorapid, humalog, apidra)

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DM med with cardiac benefit

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Empagliflozin
Liraglutide
Canagliflozin

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9
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Incontinence

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Alpha 1 antagonist (tamsulosin)
Anticholinergic (oxybutinin)
TCA (amitriptyline)
Beta 3 agonist (myrbetriq)

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10
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Long term management of CHF

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Beta block
Ace inhibitor
ARB
Aldosterone antagonist
Vasodilator (nitroglycerin)
SGLT2i
Angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitor

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11
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Chemotherapeutic agents

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5-flurouracil
Imiquimod

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12
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Smoking cessation agents

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Varenicline (nicotine receptor partial agonist)
Nicotine patch/spray/gum/lozenge
Buproprion
TCA
A2A receptor agonist

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13
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Emergency contraceptives

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Copper IUD
Progesterone OCP (plan B/ullipristal acetate or levonoregestrel)
Estrogen + progesterone OCP (yuzpe method equivalent to 5 pills alesse)

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Osteoporosis

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Bisphosphonate
SERM (raloxifene)
Monoclonal antibody/RANKL inhibitor (denosumab)
PTH analog (teriparatide)

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15
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Migraines

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NSAIDS
Triptans (CI in CVD, pregnancy, ergot use)
Oral Calcitonin gene receptor peptide

PPx
Beta blocker
TCA
anticonvulsant (valproate, topiramate)
Magnesium
Riboflavin

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16
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Tension HA

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NSAIDS

Ppx with TCA

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Cluster HA

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Oxygen
Triptan
Steroids
Ergot
Verapamil

Ppx: CCB, anticonvulsant (lithium/topiramate)

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Shingles

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Oral antivirals
Analgesic
Steroids (for keratitis/iritis)

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19
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Gout

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NSAIDS
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor (allopurinol)
Antihyperuricemics (colchicine)
Corticosteroids
Uricosurics (probenecid, sulfinpyrazone)

20
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Bullemia

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SSRI (high dose fluoxetine)

21
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HFPEF

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SGLT2i
MRA (aldosterone antagonist)

22
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IHD

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ASA
Antiplatelet
Statin
ACEi if HTN, DM, CKD, LVEF<40%
PCI or CABG in patients who underwent coronary angiography

Symptoms management:
Nitroglycerin
BB/CCB

23
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ADHD

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psychostimulants (amphetamine and methylphenidate)

SNRI (atomoxetine)

Selective alpha 2a receptor agonist (guanfacine clonidine)

24
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Sleep aids

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Histamine receptor antagonist (doxepin - preferred in elderly)

Benzodiazepines receptor agonist (z-drug or benzo, ie zopiclone/zolpidem)

Melatonin

Orexin inhibitor

Magnesium

25
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Lipid lowering therapy

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Statins

PCSK9 inhibitor (evoclocumab)

Selective cholesterol absorption inhibitor (ezetimibe)

EPA- Icosapent ethyl (for high TG)

Bile acid sequestrant

Fibrate

Niacin

26
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HTN

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Long acting thiazide diuretic
BB (<60 yo)
ACEi (nonblack)
ARB
CCB

In DM: ACEi and ARB

In CAD/CHF: ACEi/ARB, BB

In stroke/TIA: ACEi and thiazide combo

CKD: ACEi/ARB if proteinuria

27
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PTSD

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Paroxetine
Venlafaxine
SSRI
Prazosin

28
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Asthma

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Short acting beta 2 agonist (ventolin)
Long acting beta 2 agonist
Inhaled corticosteroids
Leukotriene antagonists (montelukast)
Mass cell stabilizers
Anticholinergics (atrovent)
PO corticosteroids

29
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COPD

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Short acting bronchodilator (beta agonist or anticholinergic)
LABA
LAMA (antimuscarinic)
ICS
CPAP
O2

30
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PTSD

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SSRI
SNRI
NDRI
Atypical antipsychotic
Benzodiazepine
Alpha adrenergic agonist

31
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Confusion/delirium

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Antipsychotic (haldol)
Benzo (midazolam)

32
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Cachexia in palliative

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Steroids
Progesterone
Tetracyclic antidepressant (mirtazapine)
Pro kinetic

33
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Secretions in palliative

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Anticholinergic (scopolamine)
Antimuscarinic (Glycopyrrolate)
Parasympatholytic (atropine)

34
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Hyperlipidemia

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Statin
Fibrate
PCSK9 inhibitor
Nicotinic acid
Bile acid sequestrant
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

35
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Back pain

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NSAID
acetaminophen
Muscle relaxant
SNRI (duloxetine)
TCA (amitriptyline)
Gabapentinoids

36
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Rheumatoid arthritis

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NSAID
Analgesic (Tylenol)
Corticosteroids
Biological DMARD
Non biological DMARD
COX inhibitor

37
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Cluster headaches abortive

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Oxygen
Tristan’s
Ergotamines
Oxygen

38
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Cluster headache ppx

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Anticonvulsant (lithium, topiramate)
CCB (verapamil)
Melatonin
Prednisone

39
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Constipation

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Osmotic agents (PEG)
Motility agents (senna)
Fibre
Lubricating agents (glycerin suppository)

40
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Allergic rhinitis

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Antihistamine
Nasal steroids
Decongestants
Mast cell stabilizers
Leukotriene antagonist
Intranasal anticholinergic
Allergy immunotherapy

41
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A Fib rate control

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BB
CCB
Cardiotonic glycoside (digoxin)
Antiarrhythmic

42
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Obesity

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GLP1
SGLT2i
Lipase inhibitor (orlistat) not recommended by CTF

43
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OUD

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Opioid partial agonist (suboxone-only start in withdrawal, methodone-start immediately)

Opioid antagonist (naltrexone)

44
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Vestibular neuritis

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Steroids
Fluids
Antihistamine

45
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Meniere

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Diuretic
Antihistamine
Less salt/sugar/alcohol

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