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1
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What is the spectrum of chloramphenicol?

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Board: Gram +, Gram -, anaerobes

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Name an alpha 2 receptor antagonist.

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Atipamezole

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3
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What is the MOA of cephalopsorins?

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Inhibit cell wall synthesis

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What is the MOA of ketoconazole?

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Imidazole
Fungistatic
Inhibitis P450 = Decreased ergosterol synthesis = decreased fungal cell growth
Malassesize and dermatophytes

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What is the MOA of metaclopramide?

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Dopamine (D2) antagonist
Serotonin 5HT4 agonist
Increased GES tone, increased stomach emptying and increased motility in proximal SI

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What is the MOA of fluoroquinolones?

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Inhibits DNA gyrase (topoisomerase)

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7
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What are the common SE of digoxin?

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GI (vomiting and anorexia) and Arryhthmias (ventricular bigeminy)

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8
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What is the MOA of dobutamine?

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B1 adrenergic effects, Potent + inotrope = Activates adenyly cyclase and cAMP production

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9
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Name a gastroprotectant and how it works?

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Sucralfate - Dissociated to Al(OH)3 + sucrose octasulfate = Binds to ulcerated tissue and inhibits pepsin, stimulates local PG synthesis

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10
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What is the MOA of ondansetron and where does it work?

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Blocks 5-HT3 receptors
Cats - Vomiting Center in brain (central)
Dogs - GIT (peripheral)

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11
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What are heparin be reversed with?

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Protamine

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12
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What is the MOA of furosemide?

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Loop diuretic - Inhibits Na+/K+/2Cl- transporter on thick ascending loop of Henle
= Loss of K+ Mg+ and C2+

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13
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Which diuretic can result in facial excoritation in 30% of cats?

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Spironolactone

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14
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Which diuretic works in proximal tubule?

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Carbonic anhydase inhibitor

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15
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In regards to Ca channel blockers what is the difference btwn DHPs and nonDHPs?

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NonDHPs (Dilitazem) = Greater effect on nodal tissue and mycoardium
DHP (amlodipine) = Strong selectivity for vascular smooth muscle

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16
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Which antiemetic is preferred for renal failure in dogs?

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Metoclopramide

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17
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Why is dobutamine effective for hours to days?

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Downregulation of adrenergic receptors (B1)

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18
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What is the bracking effect of diuretics?

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Decreased diuretic effect due to RASS activation

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19
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What is the MOA of low molecular weight heparin?

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Shorter molecules - don’t bind thrombin

Inhibit Factor Xa

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20
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What are Class III antiarrhythmics?

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K channel blockers = Sotalol, amiodarone

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21
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What is a thiazide diuretic and what is its MOA?

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hydrochlorothiazide = Inhibits Na+/Cl- cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule
Enhance Ca2+ resorption

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22
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What receptors are located in the vestibular apparatus?

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M
Cats - goes to vomiting center
Dogs = goes to CRTZ
Triggers by motion sickness

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23
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What is diuretic tolerance?

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Increased Na absoprtion due to hypertrophy of distal nephron

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24
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What antiemetic can be used in many and varied used in dogs and cats?

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Maropitant

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25
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What is chlorpheniramine?

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Antihistamine

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26
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What is an example of a synthetic prostaglandin?

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Misoprostol

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27
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What type of abx is cefovecin (Convenia)?

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3rd generation cephalosporin

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28
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What are Class I antiarrhythmics?

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Na Blockers
Quinidine, procainamide (shortens AP duration)
Lidocaine/mexilitine (prolongs AP duration)

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29
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What are in the inputs to the CRTZ?

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Located in floor of 4th ventricle (area postrema)

Blood = Xylazine (Cat), apomorphine (dog), toxins, uremia, drugs

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30
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What is the MOA of fenbendazole?

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Binds to nematode dimeric tubulin = Prevents cell divison = death

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31
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What are the main inputs to the vomiting center in the reticular formation in brain?

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Cerebral cortex (anxiety, fear, etc)
Vestibular Apparatus (CATS ONLY)
GIT (vagus and sympatetic nn)
Chemoreceptor trigger zone (blood)

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32
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Name a 5-HT3 antagonist.

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Ondansetron, Dolasetron

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33
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Which diuretic works in distal tubule?

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Thiazides

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34
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Which antiemetic is a VERY effective centrally acting antiemetic in BOTH cats and dogs?

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Chlorpromazine

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35
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Name an antifungal that can cross the BBB/B-CSF Barrier?

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Fluconazole

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36
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Which ABX can cross blood -prostate barrier?

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TMS, fluoroquinolones

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37
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What antiemetic is NOT good in cats for anti-vomiting but can be used to promote gastric motility in cats?

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Metoclopramide

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38
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What is the MOA of terbinafine?

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Allylamine antifungal
Fungicidal
Decreased ergosterol synthesis in cell membrane

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39
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Which heartworm medication can be used as microfilaridicide?

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Milbemycin

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40
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What should be monitored with warfarin?

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PT and INR

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41
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What is the difference btwn the different generations of cephalosporins?

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Increased activity against Gram -, same Gram + coverage in all

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42
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What receptors are in the GIT?

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NK1 and 5-HT3

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43
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What electrolytes are lost with loop diuretics?

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Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg, H

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What is the MOA of fluconazole?

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Triazole
Fungistatic
Inhibits P450 = Decreased ergosterol synthesis = decreased fungal cell growth

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45
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Which ACEi are prodrugs?

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Enalapril and benazepril (Class 2)

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46
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What is the MOA of macrolides?

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Binds to 50S ribosome = Blocks protein synthesis by interfering with peptidyltransferase
Tylosin (narrow spectrum)
Azithromycin
Clarithromycin

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47
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Which diuretic works in collecting ducts?

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K+ sparing = Spironolactone

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48
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What is the MOA of metronidazole?

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Intermediate product injures DNA = Kills organism

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49
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Which ABX can cross BBB/blood-CSF barrier?

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Metronidazole, fluoroquinolones, chlormaphenicol, Trimethoprim

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50
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What is the MOA of lincosamides, name an example?

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Binds to 50S ribosome = Blocks protein synthesis by interfering with peptidyltransferase
Clindamycin (narrow spectrum = G+, Mycoplasma, anaerobes)

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51
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What is the MOA of vancomycin?

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Inhibit cell wall synthesis

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52
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What is MOA of hydromorphone in dogs?

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H1 receptor agonist = Pro-emetic in dog

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53
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Name a H1 antagonist.

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Diphenydramine

Meclizine

54
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What are Class IV antiarrhythmics?

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Ca channel blockers
Amlodipine (DHPs)
Diltiazem (non-DHPs)

55
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Which drugs are bactericidal and time dependent?

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Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
TMS

56
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Which abx is good for Mycoplasma?

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Doxycycline (tetracycline)

57
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What electrolyte abnormality can increased digoxin effects?

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Hypokalemia

58
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What is the MOA of clavamox?

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Penicillin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor = Expends spectrum anaerobes

59
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What is the MOA of ACEi?

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Blocks conversion of ATI into ATII

60
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What is the MOA of mitotane?

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Selective destruction of zona fasiculata and reticularis

61
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What is amiloride and triameterene?

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K+ sparing diuretics
Act in DCT and CD
Block Na-H exchanger

62
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What is the MOA of theophylline?

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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor = increased cAMP = bronchial dilation

63
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What is the MOA of praziquantel?

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Anticestodal/Antitrematodal

Related to increased Ca2+ flux

64
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Name an alpha 2 receptor agonist.

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Medetomidine

65
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What is the MOA of ivermectin?

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GABA agonist = Paralysis of parasite

66
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What is the MOA of pyrantel and its spectrum?

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Nicotinic agonist = MM constraction, tonic paralysis

Hooks and ascarids

67
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Which abx classes inhibit protein synthesis?

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Aminoglycosides
Tetracyclines
Chloramphenicol
Macrolides
Lincosamide
68
Q

What 3 receptors are found in the vomiting center in the brain?

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5-HT3, a2, NK1

Reticular formation

69
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What is the MOA of tetracyclines?

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Binds to 30S ribsome = Blocks tRNA from binding to mRNA = Inhibits protein synthesis

70
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Which Abx are bacteriostatic and time dependent?

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Tetracycline
Chloramphenicol
Macrolides
Lincosamides

71
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Which diuretic works in loop of Henle?

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Loop diuretic - Lasix

72
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What is the MOA of cisapride?

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Serotonin 5HT4 agonist

Prokinetic ENTIRE GIT

73
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What is the MOA of xylazine?

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a2 receptor agonist = Pro-emetic in cat

74
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Name an NK1 antagonist.

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Maropitant

75
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What is the MOA of itrazconazole?

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Triazole
Fungistatic
Inhibits P450 = Decreased ergosterol synthesis = decreased fungal cell growth
Blast, Coccidioides, Histo

76
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In dogs where does the output from the vestibular system go?

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to the CRTZ

77
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Which spp is fenbendazole not approved for?

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Cats - Can’t conjugate it

78
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Name 2 selective COX-2 inhibitors.

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Deracoxib and Firocoxib

79
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What are platelets not affected by COX2 inhibitors?

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TxA2 is entirely COX1 mediated in platelets

80
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What is the MOA of sotalol?

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K channel blocker and Nonspecific B blocker

81
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Name a CA Inhibitor and its MOA?

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Acetazolamide - Blocks reabsoprtion of NaHCO3 = Not used as diuretic

82
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What is a K+ sparing diuretic and what is the MOA?

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Spironolactone = Blocks aldosterone in late distal tubule and collecting ducts = Na+ loss and K+ not secreted

83
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What is the MOA of apomorphine?

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D2 receptor agonist = Pro-emetic in dog

84
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What is the MOA of heparin?

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Binds to antithrombin III

Long molecule that can form complexed with thrombin (FII), IX, X, XI, XII)

85
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What is an example of first generation cephalosporin?

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Cephalexin = Great vs Gram+, less Gram -

86
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What is the MOA of diphenhydramine and where does it work?

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Blocks H1 receptor

Within CRTZ

87
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If you see ventricular bigeminy, what toxocity should you think ok?

A

Digoxin

88
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Name an alpha 1 receptor antagonist.

A

Prazosin

89
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What is the mechanism of aspirin?

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Irreversibly acetylates PLT COX 1»»COX 2 = Decreased prostaglandins and TXA2
Last lifespan of platelet (8-10days)

90
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What is the MOA of warfarin?

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Antagonists of Vitmain K (blocks F 2, 7, 9. 10)

91
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Which NSAIDS are relatively selective for COX2 inhibition?

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Meloxicam, carprofen

92
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Name an alpha 1 receptor agonist.

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Phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine

93
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What is the MOA of TMS?

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Inhibitor of metabolism

94
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What is the MOA of clopidogrel?

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Irreversibly inhibits PLT ADP receptor (P2Y12) and prevents activation of GPIIb/IIIa receptor
Last lifespan of platelet (8-10 days)

95
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Which organisms are inherently resistance to gentamicin?

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Anaerobes - O2 required for transport into cell

96
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What is the MOA of aminoglycosides?

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Inhibit 20S ribosomal subunit irreversibly = Misreading mRNA

Genatmicin

97
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What are Class II antiarrhythmics?

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Beta Blockers
Selective B1 blocker = Esmolol, atenolol
Nonspecific B1/B2 = Propanolol, sotalol

98
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What is the MOA of trilostane?

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3B hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor = inhibits steroid synthesis

99
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What is the MOA of digoxin?

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Positive inotrope by increasing intraceullar Ca2+

Competitively binds to Na-K ATPase pump - Na/C2+ exchanger pumps Na out for Ca2+

100
Q

Which abx are bactericidal and concentration dependent?

A

Aminoglycosides

Fluoroquinolones

101
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Name an H1 antagonists.

A

Diphenhydramine

102
Q

What is the MOA of sildenafil?

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PDE V inhibitor = Catalyzes breakdown of cGMP

Preferential vasodilation of pulmonary vasculature and corpus cavernosum

103
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What is the MOA of chlorpromazine and where does it work?

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Blocks a2 receptors in CRTZ and Vomiting center in dogs and cats

104
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Which diuretic may help to decreased myocardial remodeling?

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Spironolactone

105
Q

Which ABX can cross blood -bronchus barrier?

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Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, marcolides, chloramphenicol

106
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What abx classes inhibit cell wall synthesis?

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Beta Lactams: Penicillins, Cephalosporines, Carbapenems, vancomycin

107
Q

What is the effect of ACEi on arterioles in kidney?

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Preferential diltation of efferent arteriole

108
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What should be monitored with LMWH tx?

A

Anti-Xa levels

109
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What antiemetic can be used for primary intestinal disease in BOTH dogs and cats?

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Ondansetron, Dolasetron

110
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What is the MOA of amphotericin?

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Fungicidal
Binds sterols in fungal cell membrane = Poke holes = More permable
Blasto, Histo, Crypto, Coccidioides, Candida, Asper, Leisgmania

111
Q

What antiemetic is good for motion sickness in dogs?

A

Maropitant

Diphenhydramine

112
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What is the MOA of maropitant and where does it work?

A

NK1 receptor blocker

Works in vomiting center, GIT (peripheral), CRTZ

113
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What is the MOA of calcium channel blockers?

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Block L-type Ca channels only

114
Q

Which factor has the shortest T1/2?

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Factor 7 (2-7 hrs)

115
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Name a D2 antagonist.

A

Metoclopramide

116
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What is the difference btwn COX1 and COX2?

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COX 1: Constituitively expressed = Make PGs = Cytoprotective to GIT (Decreased acid production and increased mucous production)
COX 2 - Induced by inflammatory medators = Make PGs = Exert proinflammatory effects

117
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What is an example of a 3rd generation cephalosporin?

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Cefpodoxime (Simplicef) = Good for Staph

Poor for Pseudmonas and Enterococcus

118
Q

What is the spectrum of fenbendazole in dogs/cats?

A

Hooks, ascarids, whips, tapeworms

119
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What receptors are located in the abdominal viscera and what do they respond to?

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NK1, 5-HT3

Inflammation, infection, malignancy, chemo, distension

120
Q

Does pimobendan increased intracellular Ca2+?

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NO! Just increases sensitivity to existing Ca2+

121
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Which abx can be used for intracellular organisms (Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, Bartonella, Mycobacterium)?

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Tetracycline
Macrolides
Fluoroquinolone
Chloramphenico

122
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What is the MOA of pimobendan?

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Balanced inodilator

Increased sensitivity of contraction apparatus (troponin) to existing Ca2+ AND PDE III inhibitor

123
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What is the MOA of Beta-Lactam and name a few examples?

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Disrupts cell wall synthesis (Gram +»>Gram-)

Penicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin

124
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Which organism are cephalosporins poor at?

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Pseudomonas

125
Q

What is the MOA of erythromycin for motility?

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Motilin-like action (increased gastric emptying)

126
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What is the MOA of metoclopramide and where does it work?

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D2 receptor blocker

CRTZ of dog only!

127
Q

What is the MOA of chloramphenicol?

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Binds to 50S ribosome = Protein synthesis inhibitor

128
Q

What diuretic has a strong effects in the thick, ascending loop of Henle?

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Loop diuretics 0 Furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide

129
Q

What 6 receptors are located in the chemoreceptor Trigger Zone?

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D2, a2, NK1, H1, 5-HT3, ENK

130
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What can you monitor with heparin tx?

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aPTT or antiXa

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