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Pharm Review Flashcards

1
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Which adrenergic receptor is responsible for peripheral vasoconstriction?

A

a1

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2
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Which adrenergic receptor is responsible for positive chronotropy?

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B1

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3
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Which adrenergic receptor is responsible for bronchodilation?

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B2

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4
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Which drug is generally only indicated for use in CPR and anaphylactic shock?

A

Epinephrine

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5
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What are catecholamines?

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Epi, NE, isoproterenol, Dopamine, Dobutamine (ENIDD)

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6
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What catecholamine causes D1 receptor mediated vasoconstriction at high doses?

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Dopamine

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7
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What three drugs may be used as part of advanced life support?

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Epi, atropine, vasopressin

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8
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Which vasopressin analogue is considered the drug of choice for tx of clinical bleeding in patients w/vWD?

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Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)

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9
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Which vasopressin analogue is used to treat central diabetes insipidus?

A

DDAVP

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10
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What are ddx causes for hypotension?

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Hypovolemia, vasodilation, poor CO

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11
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What is the drug of choice for hypertension in cats?

A

Amlodipine

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12
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What is the MoA of amlodipine?

A

Ca channel blocker

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13
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What class of drugs interfere with RAAS?

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ACE inhibitors

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14
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What class of drugs is the mainstay treatment for pulmonary hypertension?

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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors

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15
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What drugs are used in tx for emergency hypertension?

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Nitroprusside, nitroglycerine (vasodilators)

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16
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What drug is used for treating hypertension assoc. w/pheochromocytoma?

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Phenoxybenzamine

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17
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What is the drug of choice for treatment of pulmonary hypertension?

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Sildenafil (Viagra)

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18
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What is the drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism in cats?

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methimazole

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19
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What is the drug of choice for positive inotropic support in CHF d/t DCM?

A

Pimobendan

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20
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How do you treat V-tach?

A

Lidocaine

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21
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What is the MoA of lidocaine?

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Class 1B sodium channel blocker

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22
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What is the diuretic of choice for treatment of cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

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Furosemide

23
Q

What drug is used in a tenison test for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?

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Edrophonium

24
Q

What is the drug of choice for maintenance therapy of myasthenia gravis?

A

Pyridostigmine

25
Q

Which NSAIDs are non-selective COX inhibitors?

A

Phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine

26
Q

Which NSAID is a COX-1 selective inhibitor?

A

Aspirin

27
Q

Which breeds are considered most sensitive to pheothiazine effets?

A

Brachycephalics

28
Q

What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines?

A

Flumazenil

29
Q

What is the most common side effect seen with acepromazine adminstration?

A

Hypotension

30
Q

Phenothiazines cause enlargement of which organ?

A

Spleen

31
Q

What is the reversal agent for opioids?

A

Naloxone

32
Q

Which opioid receptor provides sedation?

A

Kappa

33
Q

What is the reversal agent for dexmedetomidine?

A

Atipamezole

34
Q

How do you reverse xylazine?

A

Yohimbine

35
Q

What is the emetic of choice in cats?

A

Xylazine

36
Q

What is the emetic of choice in dogs?

A

Apomorphine

37
Q

Which drugs are useful in the control of neuropathic pain?

A

Gabapentin, amantadine

38
Q

Are dissociative anesthetics (NMDA antagonists) reversible?

A

No

39
Q

What is the MoA of propofol, alfaxalone, and etomidate?

A

GABA agonists

40
Q

Lower MAC = _____ potency

A

Higher

41
Q

How do you treat a seizure while it’s happening?

A

Diazepam

42
Q

What anti-epileptic drug is contraindicated for use in cats?

A

Bromide (causes asthma in cats)

43
Q

Which anti-epileptic drug has no hepatic metabolism?

A

Levetiracetam

44
Q

What is the drug of choice for seizures d/t hepatic encephalopathy?

A

Levetiracetam

45
Q

What is the drug of choice for supplementation of thyroid hormone d/t hypothyroidism in dogs?

A

Levothyroxine

46
Q

Mitotane is used to treat _____adrenocorticism

A

Hyper (Cushing’s)

47
Q

Which chemo drug is assoc. w/risk of hemorrhagic cystitis?

A

Cyclophosphamide

48
Q

What prokinetic do you want to use in rabbits?

A

Cisapride (affects lower GIT)

49
Q

Which antacid is given to animals with mast cell tumors?

A

Famotidine/ranitidine (H2 blocker)

50
Q

What is the main indication for use of pancrelipase?

A

EPI

51
Q

What drug is an antioxidant used to replenish tissue glutathione in cases of hepatotoxicity?

A

N-acetylcystine

52
Q

Which receptor, when acted on, can cause SLUDD signs?

A

M1 (muscarinic)

53
Q

What is the MoA of diphenhydramine?

A

H1 antagonist

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