Final Review Flashcards
The Animal Medical Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994, AMDUCA enables veterinarians to:
a. Treat their patients with compounded drugs.
b. Use pesticides.
c. Use a human or animal drug in an extralabel manner for animals.
d. Use Schedule III status drug.
C
Regarding antiarrhythmic drugs, which one of the following statements is correct?
a. Bradyarrhythmias may be responsive to drugs that decrease heart rate.
b. Digoxin is a Class II antiarrhythmic drug.
c. Mexiletine is a local anesthetic and class I antiarrhythmic drug.
d. Atenolol is Beta-1 agonist drug.
C
Class II = beta-blockers
Can controlled substances be dispensed by a veterinarian?
YES
need specific labeling - NO EXTRALABEL USE IN OTHER ANIMALS
Amlodipine is a calcium channel-blocking agent, when using it, you expect all of the following effects except:
a. Vascular smooth muscle relaxation.
b. Increase in myocardial contractility.
c. Vasodilation
d. Slowed AV impulse conduction.
B
blocks Ca from getting into myocardial cells —> relaxation, vasodilation
Regarding the use of Alcohol as a biocide, which one of the following statements is correct?
a. It is recommended for high-level disinfection.
b. It inactivates bacterial spores.
c. It is most effective when diluted.
d. It does not present an abuse potential.
C
50-60% alcohol
True or false: An endoscope requires low-level disinfection.
FALSE - touches mucous membranes
low-level = stethoscope, things that touch intact skin
The POE is:
a. An act that regulates the administration of controlled substances.
b. A branch of the U.S. DEA.
c. Insurance for DVM.
d. An AVMA guideline report
D
= Panel on Euthanasia
Regarding euthanizing agents, which one of the following statements is correct?
a. The IM injection is the preferred route of administration.
b. Barbiturates are used only in dogs.
c. Sodium pentobarbital is a schedule III drug.
d. The drugs tend to persist in animal’s remains.
D - must properly and safely dispose remains
sodium pentobarbital = Schedule II
Terbutaline has been used in horses to treat RAO. Which one of the following statements regarding terbutaline is correct?
a. Terbutaline has a short-acting effect.
b. PO is the recommended route of administration in horses.
c. Long-term use is advisable.
d. Injectable preparations must be used
D
- beta-2 agonist with long-acting effects and poorly absorbable
- short action = IV epinephrine
- long-term use = desensitization
True or false: Atropine has a bronchodilation effect and is used for short-term use.
TRUE
can be used as a test to see comfort post-administration
no long-term = systemic effects, like ileus in horses
Select the correct agent and its MOA.
a. Albuterol: Beta-1 agonist
b. Carvedilol: Beta-1 and 2 agonist
c. Isoproterenol: Beta-1 and 2 agonist
d. Digoxin: PDE III agonist
C
True or false: Gram-negative bacteria are less resistant to disinfectant and antiseptic compounds than Gram-positive bacteria.
FALSE - LPS are protective
Dobutamine exerts its cardiac effect by binding on:
a. Beta-2 receptors.
b. Alpha-1 receptors.
c. Alpha-2 receptors.
d. Beta-1 receptors.
D
can bind both —> beta-1 > beta-2 in the heart
All of the following statements regarding glutaraldehyde (GLT) are correct except:
a. It must be used in well-ventilated areas.
b. It has better antimicrobial activity than formaldehyde.
c. Its action is not affected in the presence of organic matter.
d. It is recommended as an antiseptic agent.
D
True or false: A positive inotrope effect refers to an increase of the heart rate.
FALSE = increase the force of muscle contraction of the heart
