Infectious Disease
This antibiotic is the first-line treatment for strep pharyngitis
What is penicillin VK?
This medication class is used for rate control in new-onset atrial fibrillation.
What are beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers?
This benzodiazepine is a first-line treatment for status epilepticus.
What is lorazepam (Ativan)?
This triple or quadruple therapy is used to treat H. pylori.
What are clarithromycin, amoxicillin, PPI ± bismuth?
This oral medication is used for cystic acne and has teratogenic risks.
What is isotretinoin?
This combination therapy is used for outpatient community-acquired pneumonia in adults.
What are ceftriaxone and azithromycin?
This medication is the DOC for rhythm control in new-onset atrial fibrillation.
What is amiodarone?
This medication is used to abort migraine attacks.
What is sumatriptan (with adjuncts like dexamethasone and metoclopramide)?
This is the DOC for newly diagnosed hypothyroidism.
What is levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
This treatment is first-line for seasonal allergic rhinitis.
What are intranasal corticosteroids like fluticasone?
This medication is the drug of choice for tick-borne infections.
What is doxycycline?
This drug class is used to treat HFrEF and improves mortality.
What is ARNI (e.g., sacubitril/valsartan)?
This class of antidepressants is associated with weight gain and sexual dysfunction.
What are SSRIs?
This medication treats GERD and belongs to the PPI class.
What is omeprazole?
This topical antifungal is used for vaginal candidiasis.
What is clotrimazole or miconazole?
This is the recommended therapy for latent tuberculosis.
What is isoniazid?
This medication class is most appropriate for uncomplicated HTN due to its proven CV mortality benefit.
What are thiazide diuretics?
This medication is the first-line treatment for generalized seizures in adults.
What is phenytoin (Dilantin)?
This is a treatment for new-onset mild ulcerative colitis.
What is mesalamine or rectal glucocorticoids?
This steroid is used for temporal arteritis.
What is prednisone (40–60 mg daily)?
This antiviral is used for treating influenza.
What is oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
This combination of drugs is standard upon discharge after a stroke due to carotid atherosclerosis.
What are aspirin, beta-blocker, statin, and clopidogrel?
This medication is used for peripheral neuropathy and can cause dizziness.
What is gabapentin (or pregabalin)?
This SGLT2 inhibitor is effective for both T2DM and heart failure.
What is dapagliflozin?
This cream is used to treat contact dermatitis.
What is clobetasol (0.05% cream)?