Pharm Ch. 1

Question 1

If a drug is excreted via the liver, but passing into the intestine is modified to become more lipophilic that it was originally, what can be said about the presence of this drug in the body?

Answer 1

Duration of drug presence within the body will be increased.

Question 2

When giving IM medications in the hamstring watch out for what major nerve?

Answer 2

Sciatic

Question 3

Generally, a drug is useless until it is absorbed into the systemic circulation but there are a couple exceptions. One example includes:

Answer 3

Local anesthetics

Question 4

Where does metabolism/biotransformation occur.

Answer 4

Liver

Question 5

The percentage of the total does that ultimately reaches the bloodstream is called:

Answer 5

Bioavailability

Question 6

A drug given by which of the following routes reaches its peak concentration the fastest?

Answer 6

IV

Question 7

What does it mean to say a drug is at a steady state?

Answer 7

the peak and through are steady

Question 8

In geriatric patients, drug does are generally

Answer 8

Decreased

Question 9

Which of the following situations would cause a drug administered IM to be absorbed more readily?

Answer 9

Fight or Flight

Question 10

Which scenarios would not fall under the requirements for a prescription of a medication under a valid VCPR?

Answer 10

Pete was in yesterday for vaccines but now needs treatment for itchy skin.

Question 11

The concise name given to a specific chemical is its

Answer 11

Chemical name

Question 12

Enteric-coated tablets are good for dogs with gastro problems. A clients dog has a history of gastric discomfort so she decides to split it in half. Is this a good idea?

Answer 12

No, the enteric tablets are not meant to be split

Question 13

mixing several medications together in one syringe to deliver premedication for an animal about to be induced for surgery is considered?

Answer 13

Compounding

Question 14

Generic name for a drug is also called?

Answer 14

Nonproprietary name

Question 15

If you only have 50mg enteric-coated tablets but a patient needs only 25mgs. How should you dose this?

Answer 15

Order or purchase 25mg tablets since these can not be split

Question 16

The regulatory agency that oversees the development and approval of animal topical pesticides is the?

Answer 16

EPA

Question 17

A drug that blocks another drug from combining with a receptor is called an

Answer 17

Antagonist

Question 18

What age are the liver enzymes of young animals finally fully developed

Answer 18

3 months

Question 19

The term used to describe an unusual or unexpected adversed drug reaction

Answer 19

Idiosyncratic

Question 20

The vein that runs along the outside of the rear leg is the lateral

Answer 20

Saphenous

Question 21

Stomatitis is an inflammation of the

Answer 21

Mouth

Question 22

An opening in a bone that allows nerves and blood vessels to go through is a

Answer 22

Foramen

Question 23

renal refers to the

Answer 23

Kidneys

Question 24

Agonist

Answer 24

A drug that will activate receptors in certain parts causing a specific action to occur

Question 25

Contraindication

Answer 25

A reason your choosing not to use the drug

Question 26

Efficacy

Answer 26

How well the drug is choosing to work for the patients body

Question 27

OTC drug

Answer 27

Drug that you are able to give to your pet W/O a prescription

Question 28

Prescription drug

Answer 28

must be given by veterinarian with a VCPR

Question 29

Receptor

Answer 29

Molecules on or in a cell that are special so they can bind with the drug given to give an effect on the body

Question 30

Therapeutic index

Answer 30

this will give the given drugs beneficial effects and harmful

Question 31

withdrawal time

Answer 31

amount of time the drug is working in the patients body to the time that the drug will no longer be effective

Question 32

VCPR

Answer 32

this relationship needs to first be established between the veterinarian and the patient, then the veterinarians relationship with the client to be able to prescribe any medication

Question 33

4 sources drugs come from

Answer 33

animal products, plant materials, minerals, and synthetic products

Question 34

Drug regimen

Answer 34

Dose
Route of administration
How often it will be given
Duration

Question 35

what is a valid VCPR

Answer 35

Dr. takes responsibility for making clinical judgments in correlation to the health of the patient. They must have recently seen patient to be able to manage them. Dr will need a follow-up appointment

Question 36

Drug

Answer 36

A substance used to diagnose, prevent, or disease

Question 37

Indications

Answer 37

the reasons for using a drug

Question 38

Contraindications

Answer 38

the reason for NOT using a drug