NEW
Font size
WorksheetsPharmacy & Pharmacology: Part II
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Neonatal animals are less tolerant of some drugs than older animals, because in neonates the drugs are:
Biotransformed more rapidly
Absorbed more slowly from the gastrointestinal tract
Not biotransformed
Biotransformed more slowly
The generic name for a drug is also called the:
Trade name
Chemical name
Proprietary name
Nonproprietary name
A prescription reads "2 tab q4h po prn until gone." The translation of these instructions is:
Two tablets are to be taken four times per day for pain until all tablets are gone.
Two tablets are to be taken four times per day under supervision by the veterinarian until all tablets are gone.
Two tablets are to be taken every 4 hr with food and water until all tablets are gone.
Two tablets are to be taken every 4 hr by mouth as needed until all tablets are gone.
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is extremely toxic to cats is:
Asprin
Acetaminophen
Carprofen
Flunixin
Which statement regarding tetracyclines is true?
They are bactericidal
They alter the permeability of the cell wall and cause lysis
Currently man bacteria are resistant to tetracyclines
They are unable to penetrate the bacterial cell wall
The benzodiazepine derivative diazepam is often administered in combination with:
Droperidol
Morphine
Ketamine
Xylazine
If using a regular disposable-type syringe, which of the following drugs should not be preloaded and left for a time before use?
Acepromazine
Atropine
Diazepam
Ketamine
A 10-kg dog had inadvertently been administered a dose of xylazine hydrochloride intended for a 30-kg dog. The correct reversal agent for this overdose is:
Atropine
Flumazenil
Naloxone
Yohimbine
Which of the following statements is true when considering the use of propofol?
Is is a potent analgesic
It can be given via IM and IV routes
It is best administered as a single bolus
It can be given in incremental doses
Heartgard contains ivermectin, which:
Prevents dogs from developing congestive heart failure
Is also effective in treating tapeworms
Is used to prevent heartworm infection
Can be administered orally only
Which of these opioids is an agonist/antagonist?
Oxymorphone
Meperidine
Butorphanol
Fentanyl
Acepromazine maleate causes:
Respiratory depression
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Reduced salivation
Most biotransformation of drugs occurs in the :
Liver
Kidney
Lungs
Skin
The main reason that generic forms of drugs are less expensive than trademark name drugs is because generic brands:
Use less expensive ingredients
Are not advertised heavily
Do not incur the expense of developing a new drug
Do not work as well as trademark name drugs
All of the following organs may facilitate the elimination of drugs except the:
Kidnets
Liver
Lungs
Spleen
When a drug is said to have a narrow therapeutic range, it means that:
The dose range that is effective is small
It may be used for treatment of a few disorders only
It must be dosed frequently
It must be given in greater concentrations to be effective
A drug that has extreme potential for abuse and no approved medicinal purpose in the United States is classified as:
C-I
C-II
C-IV
C-V
The best means of assuring that a particular antibiotic treatment will be successful is to:
Treat for no less than a full 2-week course
Collect a sample from the infected area for culture and sensitivity
Use the highest dose that is considered nontoxic
Use a broad-spectrum antibiotic
A 50-lb dog is to be given 1mg/kg dose of diazepam. How many milligrams should he receive?
50 mg
22.7 mg
500 mg
2.27 mg
Guaifenesin is an example of a(n):
Expectorant
Antitussive
Bronchodilator
Decongestant
The type of drug that would be most helpful for a patient with a productive cough is:
Antitussive
Antihistamine
Expectorant
Analgesic
Scooter, a 13-year-old miniature schnauzer has arrested under anesthesia for routine dentistry. you run to the crash cart and grab what you know to be the drug of choice for cardiac arrest, which is:
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
Sodium bicarbonate
Dobutamine
The most common side effect of NSAIDs is:
Polyuria
Gastrointestinal ulceration
Diarrhea
Constipation
An opioid analgesic often used in transdermal patches to control postsurgical pain is:
Fentanyl
Pentazocine
Meperidine
Butorphanol
A cow is accidently dosed with an equine dose of xylazine. What drug should be immediately administered?
None; the equine and bovine doses of xylazine are the same
Epinephrine
Naloxone
Yohimbine
Insulin concentration is measured in:
mg/mL
mEq/mL
U/mL
g/mL
The primary function of insulin is to:
Regulate the metabolic processes of the body
Regulate digestion through secretion of gastrointestinal hormones
Facilitate the entry of glucose into cells
Control reproductive function
The emetic of choice in cats is:
Xylazine
Syrup of ipecac
Apomorphine
Hydrogen peroxide
The emetic of choice in dogs is:
Xylazine
Syrup of ipecac
Apomorphine
Hydrogen peroxide
The principal site of drug biotransformation is the:
Liver
Kidney
Stomach
Small intestine
Duragesic (Fentanyl) transdermal patches are used most commonly in veterinary medicine to control:
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Seizures
Pain
Which of the following drugs are contraindicated in a patient that has a history of seizures?
Diazepam
Thiopental
Acepromazine
Fentanyl
The reversal agent used for opioid toxicity is:
Naloxone (Narcan)
Yohimbine
Acetylcysteine
Diazepam
One of the adverse side effects of opioid administration is:
Increased seizure activity in epileptic animals
Induction of cardiac arrythmias
Significant respiratory depression
Systemic hypertension
Nitroglycerin is administered primarily to achieve which of the following effects?
Vasodilation
Vasoconstriction
Antiarrhythmic effect
ACE inhibitor effect
Lidocaine is primarily used to control which of the following abnormalities?
Supraventricular bradycardia
Ventricular tachycardia
Hypertension
Supraventricular tachycardia
An example of an anticholinergic drug is:
Acetylcholine
Pilocarpine
Atropine
Nicotine
The class of antibiotics most commonly prescribed to treat rickettsial infections, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, is:
Tetracyclines
Penecillins
Aminoglycosides
Sulfonamides
It is essential for veterinary technicians to educate clients expecting to treat their pets with insulin. Which of the following statements is true?
Insulin can be stored at room temperature between uses
The bottle of insulin should be shaken before use
The injection is given in the same site each time
Insulin should be given with a meal
Which type of antimicrobial drug would be effective against organisms such as Giardia or Eimeria?
Bactericidal
Virucidal
Antiprotozoal
Fungistatic
Antimicrobial drugs such as neomycin, gentamicin, and amikacin each belong to what group of antibiotics?
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Quinolines
Aminoglycosides
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a significant problem in veterinary medicine. What factor is not considered to be a significant contributor to the development of bacterial resistance?
Prolonged levels of higher-than-recommended dosages of antibiotics
Normal dosages of antibiotics for half the recommended duration
Low dosages of antibiotics in the feed for prolonged periods
Antibiotics that do not reach the infection site in concentrations that exceed MIC
What is the drug group of choice for treating Lyme disease (borreliosis)?
Antifungal
Antiviral
Antibiotic
Antiprotozoal
With what type of diet should oral tetracyclines not be administered?
High fat
Low sodium
High calcium
Low potassium
Why should tetracycline use be avoided in pregnant bitches?
It may cause changes in the joint cartilage that may result in arthritis at an older age in the pup
It may be deposited in dental enamel and give the pups teeth a mottled yellow appearance.
It may impair normal central nervous system development in the pups that may show up as behavioral changes later in life.
It may damage the developing pups and may result in liver impairment later in life
What antibacterial drug is also effective against protozoa such as Giardia?
Clindamycin
Griseofulvin
Metronidazole
Monensin
Ketoconazole, miconazole, and griseofulvin are effective against:
Viruses
Flukes
Intestinal nematodes
Fungi
What drug is used intravenously to treat status epilepticus?
Potassium bromide
Levetiracetam
Diazepam
Phenobarbital
Drugs that effectively block the cough reflex are called:
Mucolytics
Expectorants
Antitussives
Decongestants
Drugs used to increase airflow, through respiratory passageways narrowed by the relaxation of smooth muscle around them, are called:
Bronchodilators
Expectorants
Antitussives
Antihistamines
