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Vet pharmacy quizzes
Penn Foster
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A drug has an LD50 of 1,000 mg/kg and ED50 of 5mg/kg in a dog. what's the therapeutic index of this drug? | 200 |
| A client was dispensed an antibiotic to be given to his cat 2x/day for 7 days. He only gave the drug to the cat 1 every other day, and the cat's condition didn't improve. which of the following pharmacokinetic conditions were not met for the treated cat? | distribution equilibrium |
| vincristine is commonly used to treat transmissible, venereal tumors in dogs. it's very irritating to the tissues and can cause tissue sloughing if not properly administered. which of the following routes of administration is appropriate for this drug? | intravenous |
| the number of online pharmacies used frequently by animal caregivers is ever increasing. what's a certification program that validates appropriate licensing of online pharmacies? | Vet-VIPPS |
| what's the weight in kilograms of a 22lb dog? | 9.9 |
| atropine can be given to a dog prior to anesthesia and surgery to decrease respiratory tract secretions. the drug works by preventing the action of acetylcholine. which of the following terms describes the pharmacological action of this drug? | antagonist |
| the upper-right corner of a drug label has a code containing a capital letter C with a Roman Numeral. what does this code indicate? | controlled substance |
| pharmacological research data on a new drug intended to be marketed for renal disease in cats has a therapeutic index of 1.1. what can be said regarding the safety of this drug candidate? | it has a narrow margin of safety |
| which of the following statements describes a 1:6 solution? | 3ml of the drug added to 15ml of solvent |
| drug a will be given to a horse bid for 7 days by a parenteral route. which of the following forms of administration can qualify for this treatment method? | intramuscular injection |
| how many mg of potassium chloride are needed to make 50ml of a 0.3% solution? | 150mg |
| toxicity of acetaminophen in cats is due to lower glucuronidation of the drug for elimination. what pharmacokinetics action is associated with the handling of acetaminophen in cats? | biotransformation |
| extralabel use of drugs is often permitted by veterinarians under appropriate circumstances. a number of human drugs can also be used in veterinary medicine. what federal legislation provides these permissions? | Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act |
| buprenorphine can activate certain opioid receptors in the brain but with a lower degree of response than that seen with morphine. what type of effect is exerted by buprenorphine in this case? | partial agonist |
| dosing food producing cows with chloramphenicol is prohibited because drug remaining in the meat is associated with the risk of aplastic anemia in humans. the chloramphenicol and other drugs that would remain in animal meat and consumed are... | residues |
| careful and slow administration of an oral amoxicillin dose in a week and debilitated cat is essential. rapid administration that doesn't allow time for swallowing can lead to what complication? | aspiration pneumonia |
| from the following, choose one of the AVMA's six recommended practices for the disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals | send to a landfill |
| propylene glycol is commonly added to injectable drug solutions. what's the main function of this additive? | increases solubility |
| a 13kg dog is to be administered 1 subcutaneous injection of 0.09 mg/lb of meloxicam that's supplied as a 5mg/ml solution for injection. what volume of the supplied meloxicam must be given to the dog? | 0.5ml |
| choose the proprietary name of a drug often used in heartworm prevention | heartgard |
| a _ is a way of expressing the relationship of a number, quantity, substance, or degree between two components | ratio |
| two forms of parenteral drug preparations are... | implants and injections |
| all of the following are conditions where compounding of a drug would be permitted with the exception of.... | any alteration of a drug to change the concentration of its active ingrediant |
| before administering some liquid charcoal to an animal, you find that the charcoal has settled and the bottle needs to be shaken thoroughly to remix the solid particles into the solution. this is an example of.... | suspension |
| a 30lb dog needs 1800ml of 0.9% NaCl over the next 24hrs. Calculate the fluid drip rate using a standard administration set. | 19 drops/min |
| how much morphine will you add to a 500ml bag of fluids to deliver 0.24 mg/kg/hr to a 15lb dog at a delivery rate of 20ml/hr? The concentration of morphine is 15mg/ml | 2.7ml |
| 1 tsp = _ ml | 5 |
| which form of drug administration typically provides local effects instead of systemic effects? | topical |
| which of the following is the greatest in weight? | 100kg |
| doxycycline has been chosen as a treatment for a 1kg amazon parrot at the rate of 25mg/kg bid for 7 days. the tablets on hand are 50mg (scored). how many tablets will be given for each treatment? how many tablets will be dispensed? | 0.5 tablets; 7 tablets |
| kilometer, meter, and centimeter are units used to measure.... | length |
| a _ is an agent that produces superficial irritation that is intended to relieve some other irritation | counterirritant |
| which of the following legislations made extra label use of approved veterinary drugs legal under specific conditions | Animal Medicinal Drug use Clarification Act |
| the veterinarian has asked you to administer a dosage of medication that will result in the fastest onset of effect. which of the following administration routes will reach its peak plasma concentration the fastest? | IV |
| Extra-label use means _? | using a drug in a way not specified by the label |
| harm to a patient caused by administration of a drug for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons is a... | adverse drug event |
| which of the following drug classes do not need to be prescribed by a veterinarian? | over-the-counter drugs |
| the diagnostic method of choosing a drug is based on all of the following except _? | practical experience |
| which of the following info does not need to be logged for a controlled substance when it is administered or dispensed to a patient? | expiration date of drug prescribed |
| an indwelling catheter should be replaced every _ hours? | 72 |
| what's a methylxanthine drug used for bronchodilation that also has cardiac stimulatory effects? | aminophylline |
| what value is a measure of inhalant anesthetic potency? | MAC |
| a combination of acepromazine and morphine can be used to provide tranquilizing and strong analgesic effects to relieve surgical pain. what's the name for this type of drug combination? | neuroleptanalgesic |
| surgery to remove an intestinal foreign body is to be performed in a 2yr old dog. induction of anesthesia will be achieved using a short-acting hypnotic. which of the following corresponds to the compound for anesthetic induction in this case? | propofol |
| what are two primary goals of dietary management of heart disease in animals? | dietary sodium restriction and weight control |
| a compound used in horses to prolong anesthesia but that has expectorant effects is? | guaifenesin |
| a cat with pleural effusion was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. what angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor can be used to treat cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | enalaprin |
| a 6yr old Shih Tzu will begin treatment to prevent seizures that have been occurring for several months. chose the commonly prescribed drug in tablet form that can be used alone for seizure prevention? | phenobarbital |
| dormosedan gel is a brand of detomidine given to horses by the sublingual route for analgesia and sedation. what's a possible adverse effect of this drug? | bradycardia |
| the dissolution and prevention of struvite uroliths in the urine can be facilitated with what change in urine quality? | increased acidification |
| as part of a workup to assess the cause of colic in a horse, the veterinarian first plans to administer the horse an anticholinergic quaternary ammonia compound to reduce peristalsis. which of the following is used for this purpose? | propantheline |
| as pet caregivers become more aware of the importance of animal dental care, more products with a variety of methods to improve dental health are available. which of the following methods help reduce or prevent calculus buildup on teeth? | dry kibble |
| chlorpromazine is phenothiazine-derivative that blocks dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CRTZ). what clinical sign can be relieved with this drug? | vomiting |
| after terminating orthopedic surgery in a cat, profound respiratory depression was noted and supported with the injection of a CNS stimulant. chose the common drug used in situations such as this. | doxapram |
| chronic renal failure is associated with a reduction in erythropoietin production, which is necessary to stimulate red blood cell production by the bone marrow. what a treatment that can promote RBC production with renal-failure-induced anemia? | testosterone enanthate |
| what adjunctive treatment is used to reduce the risk of thrombus formation in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | low-dose aspirin |
| a 6 month old dog has had diarrhea for 2 days and shows signs of mild dehydration. the dog was prescribed the narcotic diphenoxylate. what's a possible adverse effect that can occur with this antidiarrheal agent? | constipation |
| nebulized mucolytics are often used in veterinary medicine to reduce the thickness of respiratory secretions. which mucolytic is used most often for this purpose, while also usable as an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity? | acetylcysteine |
| xylazine is a common anesthetic used in dogs that can cause vomiting. what's the autonomic nervous system mechanism of the antidote for xylazine overdose? | alpha-adrenergic antagonist |
| what's a behavioral pharmacologic agent used to control anxiety and urine spraying that doesn't possess anticonvulsant or sedative effects? | buspirone |
| COX-1-sparing NSAIDs provide anti-inflammatory effects with limited gastrointestinal adverse effects. which of the following drugs in this class is used to treat osteoarthritis in dogs and cats? | robenacoxib |
| three pigs on a farm have diarrhea that's light brown in color and contains jelly like mucus. fluorescent antibody tests on fecal smears indicate swine dysentery. what drug is used to treat pigs with this disease? | tiamulin |
| an otic preparation that's effective for pseudomonas otitis is? | ticarcillin/clavulanate |
| L-Lysine Powder-Pure is capable of suppressing feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) infections. what's the mechanism of action of this drug? | competes with arginine and interferes with incorporation into herpes viruses |
| tramadol has alpha-2-agonist properties because it inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. what additional CNS-related analgesic effect does this drug have? | it's an opioid mu receptor agonist |
| why is butorphanol an opioid agonist-antagonist? | it's an opioid kappa receptor agonist but antagonizes opioid mu receptors |
| there are a number of mechanisms by which corticosteroids can protect cells from inflammatory trauma, and one includes... | inhibiting interleukin synthesis |
| exercise intolerance in a dog was found to be caused by a heartworm infection. the infection is moderate, and treatment was recommended. what immiticide is available that is not associated with risk of liver toxicity? | melarsomine dihydrochloride |
| treatment of a dog using dietary modification and urine alkalinization for cystine urolithiasis hasn't resulted in improvement. which of the following drugs is a useful alternative in this instance? | tobramycin sulfate injection |
| local anesthetics such as lidocaine and bupivacaine have additional pharmacological effects, including... | epidural anesthesia |
| an owner of a cattle farm reports that a few of her cows have had aborted fetuses, stillbirths, and fetal membranes showing signs of infection. further examination indicates brucellosis infection. which of the following is used to treat this disease? | minocycline |
| which of the 4 groups (generations) of cephalosporins is effective against Pseudomonas and other gram-negative bacteria? | third-generation |
| due to Lufenuron's mechanism of action, which of the following statements regarding its effectiveness is true? | it's only effective against flea larvae |
| which of the following drugs can be used to treat adverse effects of imidocarb dipropionate in a cat treated for cytauxzoonosis? | atropine |
| what ingredient in Drontal Plus is effective against liver flukes? | praziquantel |
| Nitenpyram can be given in tablet form to dogs and cats to kill fleas. which statement is true regarding its action? | its effects begin within 30 minutes of dosing |
| insect growth regulators (IGRs) mimic the natural IGRs of insects. when used, the resultant high level of IGRs interferes with flea larva development. what's an example of an IGR product or ingredient? | methoprene |
| many nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit the cyclooxygenase enzyme (COX). What NSAID is commonly used in horses to provide pain relief in cases of colic? | Flunixin meglumine |
| an open wound involving a bone fracture was neglected in a stray dog. when rescued and taken to your clinic, the dog was found to have osteomyelitis caused by staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following antimicrobial agents is used to treat this? | clindamycin |
| Zithromax is a human-label drug used to treat Bordetella in dogs. what's the main mechanism of action of this drug and others in its class? | inhibiting protein synthesis |
| what vaccine is used for outbreaks of strangles in horses? | streptococcus equi |
| which of the following is a brand of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) | adequan |
| a dog presented to a veterinary hospital having ingested ethylene glycol (antifreeze) approximately 30 min ago. which of the following drugs is used to treat antifreeze toxicity? | fomepizole |
| which of the following anticoagulants would most likely be used to treat disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? | heparin |
| Yunnan Bai Yao is used as a? | hemostatic |
| for a young animal to be protected and develop an immune response, it must be vaccinated at certain intervals. The recommended interval when vaccinating a young animal is? | every 3a"4 weeks |
| hyperkalemia is an excess of ____ in the blood | (potassium) K |
| activated charcoal is used to adsorb certain drugs or toxins to reduce their systemic absorption from the upper gastrointestinal tract. which of the following reduces its adsorptive properties? | dairy products |
| if the fluid rate slows or stops with a drip set, all of the following should be checked to restore fluid flow? | catheter for patency, position of limb with catheter in it, fluid level in fluid source |
| which of the following vaccine types contains organisms isolated from an infected animal on a farm where a disease outbreak is occurring? | autogenous |
| ___ can be used for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca and atopic dermatitis. | cyclosporine |
| which of the following best defines oxyglobin? | it's a hemoglobin substitute |
| which of the following is a common polyvalent vaccine administered to dogs? | DA2PPL |
| which mucolytic agent is used, via nebulization, to decrease viscosity of respiratory secretions with pulmonary conditions? | mucomyst |
| a 16lb dog presented with a swollen face due to a bee sting. the veterinarian ordered diphenhydramine injectable at 1 mg/kg and the concentration is 50mg/ml. how many ml will you draw up in the syringe? | 0.15ml |
| the total weight of water in a neonatal animal may be as high as... | 80% |
| prolonged use of furosemide may cause what electrolyte abnormality? | hypokalemia |
| fluorescein stain is used to stain the cornea in cases of suspected co.... the following is it also used for? | checking patency of the nasolacrimal outflow duct |
| which hormone is involved with the neurohormonal reflex? | oxytocin |
| which of the statements regarding hormones in general is correct? | hormones that are administered to an animal are called exogenous hormones |
| the name of the sweat gland found in the footpads of dogs is? | eccrine |
| ____ are mainly used to treat Malassezia (yeast) otitis? | antifungals |
| which of the following agents is used to dilate the pupil? | atropine |
| which skin layer is the thickest? | dermis |
| all of the following drugs are used to treat hypothyroidism? | thyromed, synthroid, soloxine |
| chlorhexidine is classified as an.... | antiseptic |
| nitenpyram is the active ingredient in? | capstar |
| which of the following is correct regarding the use of estrogens? | they're used in cattle to treat persistent corpus luteum |
| the nervous system carries out activity very rapidly by sending electric-like messages over a network of nerve fibers. The __ system works much more slowly by sending chemical messengers through the bloodstream to target structures | endocrine |
| congestive heart failure (CHF) results when the pumping ability of the heart is impaired to the extent that sodium and water are retained in an effort to compensate for inadequate cardiac output. it is associated with all of the following, except? | diaphragmatic hernia |
| what drugs are used to prevent or control vomiting? | antiemetics |
| which one of the following is an opioid, approved by the FDA, for the use in cats as a subcutaneous injection given once daily for up to 3 days and provides 24 hours of continuous pain control? | Simbadol |
| which of the following drugs is an opioid agonist/antagonist with antitussive activity? | Butorphanol |
| which of the following is a pure opioid antagonist? | Naloxone |
| when situations cause spontaneous depolarization of cardiac muscle or abnormalities of the conduction system, __ may occur. | arrhythmias |
| the alveoli are lined with a chemical called__ which helps to keep them from collapsing. | surfactant |
| epinephrine (adrenaline) is responsible for all of the following except__ | communication with stem cells in the bone marrow |
| __drugs are classified into several categories that are identified as Class IA, Class IB, Class IC, Class II, Class III, and Class IV | antiarrhythmic |
| the __ nervous system is the portion of the nervous system that controls unconscious body activities | autonomic |
| which of the following drugs is used primarily for euthanasia? | pentobarbital |
| a shelter dog with mild canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) will recieve two temaril-p tablets twice a day for 4 days and then 1 tablet twice a day for 6 days. how many tablets will you prepare? | 28 tablets |
| telazol is an injectable anesthetic that consists of a combination of which two drugs? | tiletamine and zolazepam |
| two veterinary technicians are learning about the nervous system. technician A says that the somatic nervous system is under voluntary control. Technician B says that the autonomic nervous system is under involuntary control. Who is correct? | Both are correct |
| the amount of blood pumped from the heart per minute is the? | cardiac output |
| __ are considered to be the most effective drugs in the treatment of equine chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | corticosteroids |
| diuretics are useful in treating heart disease because they're believed to.... | decreased preload |
| which of the following is an anesthetic group recommended primarily for diagnostic procedures, restraint, and minor surger? | dissociative |
| a 1000lb horse will be treated with detomidine at a dosage of 10 mcg/kg IV for abdominal pain. The concentration of detomidine is 10mg/ml. what quantity will you prepare? | 0.46ml |
| Client visited the clinic because his dog is getting larger without an increase in appetite. after physical examination and testing the dog was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. which of the following drugs would be an appropriate choice for treatmen? | levothyroxine |
| benzoyl peroxide is a topical antimicrobial agent that can be used in animal for a number of skin conditions. in which of the following situations can a benzoyl peroxide shampoo be useful? | schnauzer comedo syndrome |
| what's a current use for melatonin in veterinary medicine? | alopecia in dogs |
| oral hypoglycemic agents are rarely used in dogs. however, some veterinarians have used these in cats with some positive effects. which of the following is an oral drug that can be used in cats to treat type II diabetes? | metformin |
| the veterinary team evaluate a male dog that was presented because of a week old, superficial, corneal lesion of the right eye that appears to be an ulcer. which substances can be used in an ophthalmic examination to help assess the corneal lesion? | fluorescein stain |
| a feline patient with hyperadrenocorticism will be prepared for an adrenalectomy. what drug is most appropriate for this cat for presurgery treatment | metyrapone |
| zymox topical spray is an enzymatic product used for skin infections due to microorganisms such as pseudomonas spp. and malassezia spp. which of the following is found in topical enzymes? | lysozyme |
| what antiglaucoma drug should be avoided in cats with asthma | timolol |
| a 2yr old cat was presented bc of self inflected lesions on the ear pinnas and frequent ear scratching. a physical examination showed bilateral presence of dark colored ceruminous exudate and otitis externa. which drugs can be used to treat the condition? | Cerumite 3X |
| dermoscent ATOP 7 is a topical essential fatty acid product with anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties. which of the follwing molecules is affected in the body by this type of product? | arachidonic acid |
| gonadotropin drugs mimic the actions of endogenous gonadotropins such as luteinizing hormone, or follicle stimulating hormone. which drug is a gonadotropin used to treat cryptorchidism associated with low testosterone levels in male animals. | hCG injection (chorulon) |
| the canine product advantage multi contains imidacloprid with moxidectin. what's the action of moxidectin in this product? | serves as an anthelmintic |
| one of your clients reported that her horse repeatedly begins to rub his left eye on his leg every few months or so. there's lacrimation, and the tissue around the eye becomes swollen. what's a drug that can be useful for the horse? | lodoxamide tromethamine |
| in which of the following situations should the use of betamethasone ophthalmic drops be avoided? | cat with herpes keratitis |
| a client with a pig farm will employ a farrowing induction program. what's a drug that you can recommend to the client for the induction of parturition in her pigs? | dinoprost tromethamine |
| which of the following is a reason that stanozolol is a class III controlled substance? | potential for abuse by athletes |
| what's the topical ophthalmic agent commonly used to treat dogs with keratitis caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa? | gentamicin sulfate |
| why is it best to use an elizabethan collar in cats treated with lime sulfur for dermatophytosis? | to prevent oral and gastrointestinal side effects from lime sulfur ingestion |
| a dog with generalized demodicosis was treated with amitraz. he began to show signs of sedation and dilated pupils. further examination revealeda slowed heart rate and decreased body temperature. which of the following can be administered to address this? | yohimbine |
| apraclonidine is used to treat glaucoma by reducing aqueous humor formation. which of the following is a true statement about the use of this medication? | it shouldn't be used in cats. |
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