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Question 1

used for feline hyperthyroidism

interferes with incorporation of iodine into the precursor molecules of T3 and T4

Answer 1

Methimazole

Tapazole

Question 2

used for the tx of hyperthyroidism

a synthetic levoisomer of T4

Answer 2

Levothyroxine
Sodium (T4)
(soloxine, synthroid)

Question 3

produced in the pineal gland, used for the tx of alopecia in dogs and sleep disorders in dogs and cats (also used to treat early breeding and ovulation in sheep)

Answer 3

Melatonin

Question 4

Given IV to to destroy over productive thyroid tissue tx of hyperthyroidism

Answer 4

radioactive iodine

Question 5

dopamine agonist and prolactin inhibitor used mainly in dogs for pregnancy termination after mismating or for tx of psuedopregnancy

Answer 5

bromocripton

Question 6

used to suppress estrus and to tx false pregnancy, behavioral disorders and dermatitis

Answer 6

progestins

Question 7

tx of pituitary dependent hyper adrenocorticism

adrenal cytotoxic agent that inhibits or destroys cortisol producing layer of the adrenal gland

Answer 7

mitotane

lysodren

Question 8

monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor used for cognitive dysfunction and PDH (pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism) (cushings)

Answer 8

selegiline

anipryl

Question 9

adrenal steroid synthesis inhibitor used to tx PDH or hyperadrenocorticism due to adrenal tumors in dogs

Answer 9

Trilostane

vetoryl

Question 10

what is the classification for the following: 
antibiotics
antifungals 
antivirus 
antiprotozoals
antiparasitics

Answer 10

anti-microbials

Question 11

• inhibit protein synthesis
• accumulates in inner ear and kidney: ototoxic and nephrotoxic
• not absorbed well orally
• eliminated by glomerular filtration
• cats are very sensitive to it

Answer 11

aminocyclitols

• amikacin
• gentamycin
• neomycin

Question 12

• bacterialcidal
• usually given IV because SQ can cause hair loss at site of injection
• inhibits cell wall synthesis
• beta lactam antibiotics

Answer 12

carbapenem

-meropenem

Question 13

classified into generations according to spectrum of activity

• treat mostly skin conditions
• higher generations= more specificity
• poor GI absorption (given orally)
• metabolized in liver -> kidneys -> biliary system -> feces
• distributed thru all tissues except CNS

Answer 13

cephalosporins

Question 14

cephalosporin class
injectable
used for bone
or orthopedic sx (pre, during, post)

Answer 14

cefazolin

Question 15

cephalosporin class
skin problems
bladder issues

Answer 15

cephalexin

Question 16

cephalosporin class
give SQ 
lasts for 14 days
tx skin infections rapidly
has many other applications

Answer 16

cefovecin

convenia

Question 17

cephalosporin class
tx skin infections

Answer 17

cefpodoxime

simplicef

Question 18

bacteriostat
tx URI, mastitis, metritis, foot rot
S/E: V/D, anorexia, pain at injection site

Answer 18

Macrolides

Question 19

macrolide class
z-pack human label (zithromax)
may be used to tx kenel cough

Answer 19

azithromycin

Question 20

very first antibiotic made from mold
mix very well
only good for (7-14 days)
very economic

Answer 20

penicillin

Question 21

penicillin class
for generic infection/procedures
ie: spay/neuter
go to drugs

Answer 21

amoxicillin

amoxi-tabs

Question 22

penicillin class
packed in foil to prevent moisture
beta lactamase inhibitor due to clavulanate potassium
tx of UTI, dermatitis, cystitis, vomiting, diarrhea

Answer 22

amoxicillin/clavulanate

clavamox

Question 23

only made in injectable form
effective against beta-lactamase producing bacterial strains
- penicillin class

Answer 23

ampicillin/sulbactam

Question 24

bacteriostat
can be bactericidal at high dose
never IV used in horse, fever in cats
can bind to calcium and be deposited in growing bones and teeth 
** should not be used in young animals 
toxic when expired (nephrotoxic)
**do not break up tabs

Answer 24

tetracycline

Question 25

tetracycline class
tx of tick borne dz, mycoplasma (blood parasites)
cause stricture in cats, follow with 6ml’s of water

Answer 25

doxyxycline

Question 26

tx URI, dermatitis in dogs, cats, swine
mastitis in cows
pyodermas, wounds, abscesses
brand name drug used for dental dz or before/after dental procedures

Answer 26

lincosamides

clindamycin

Question 27

work similar to tetracyclines
only parenteral administrations
**ototoxic and nephrotoxic

Answer 27

aminoglycosides

Question 28

cannot be given to young; will cause bone abnormalities (affect cartilage)
bactericidal
has many side effect and contraindicated
soft tissue, resp. infections

Answer 28

fluro
(quinolones)
ciprofloxacin- cipro
enrofloxacin-baytril

Question 29

**used for protozoal infections: coccidia
bacteristat
tx UTI, RTI, wounds and foot rot
**can cause crystallurina must maintain normal hydration

Answer 29

sulfonamides
(sulfadimethoxine)
albon

Question 30

antibacterial 
used when metronidazole is no longer effective 
**causes aplastic anemia in humans
(must wear gloves to dispense)
S/E: toxic bone marrow productions

Answer 30

chloramphenicol

Question 31

fungal infections (mycoses)
superficial or topical
four groups: 
polyene
imidazole
antimetabolic
superficial agents
systemic dz: sporotricosis blastomycosis

Answer 31

anti-fungals

ketoconazole, fluconazole

Question 32

mainly used for tx of feline herpes in the eye

also used to FELV associated dz

Answer 32

anti-virals

famciclovir, acyclovir