LO4 Mode of Action Questions

Question 1

Explain the mode of action of the bactericidal antibiotic amoxycillin

Question 2

Is the drug oxytetracycline bactericidal or bacteriostatic?

Question 3

Which type of endoparasites does fenbendazole have an effect on and how does it kill them?

Question 4

Explain the mode of action of meloxicam

Question 5

What side effects can occur with meloxicam and why to these happen?

Question 6

Which areas does pimobendan have an effect on?

Question 7

Explain the indications for use of pimobendan

Question 8

Explain the mode of action of buprenoprhine

Question 9

What drug induces paralysis by acting as a depolarising neuromuscular blocking agent in a range of helminths including Dipylidium?

Question 10

Explain how the drugs in the category ACE inhibitors exert their effects

Question 11

Explain the mode of action of frusemide.

Question 12

Explain why spironolactone might be used alongside frusemide

Question 13

Name the drug that is used to treat hyperadrenocorticism in dogs

Question 14

Name one example of a calcium channel blocker that may be used to treat HCM in cats or obstructive cardiomyopathies such as aortic stenosis

Question 15

The drug atropine is used to reduce heart rate. TRUE or FALSE

Question 16

The action of vincristine is to inhibit the nuclear spindle in metaphase. TRUE or FALSE

Question 17

Explain the mode of action of cyclophosphamide

Question 18

Explain how a live vaccine exerts its effect and the advantages of use of live vaccines