Chapter 10 Hormonal and Reproductive Drugs

Question 1

Synthetic hormone that is FDA approved for treatment of estrogen-responsive incontinence in dogs

Answer 1

estradiol

Question 2

synthetic hormone used to promote growth in feedlot heifers

Answer 2

TBA (trenbolone acetate)

Question 3

drug of choice for treating hypothyroidism

Answer 3

levothyroxine

Question 4

chemical that has antidiuretic effect

Answer 4

vasopressin

Question 5

GnRH used to treat follicular cysts in cattle

Answer 5

gonadorelin

Question 6

drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism

Answer 6

methimazole

Question 7

drug used to treat DM in dogs and cats

Answer 7

insulin

Question 8

injectable drug used to stimulate uterine contractions

Answer 8

oxytocin

Question 9

long-acting mineralocorticoid used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency

Answer 9

deoxycorticosterone (DOCP)

Question 10

progesterone used to synchronize estrus in cattle

Answer 10

dinoprost

Question 11

During what stage of estrus is the CL formed in the ovary, producing progesterone to maintain pregnancy?

Answer 11

Metestrus

Question 12

What should not be handled by pregnant women as it may cause uterine contractions?

Answer 12

Progesterone

Question 13

How is medication used to treat hypoglycemia administered?

Answer 13

orally

Question 14

What is the period of the cycle before sexually receptivity?

Answer 14

Proestrus

Question 15

What group of growth promotants causes tissue building and minimal androgenic effects similar to testosterone?

Answer 15

Anabolic steriods