Pharmacology

Question 1

What is the difference between Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics?

Answer 1

Pharmacokinetics => Refers to what the body does to the drug or how the drug moves within the body
Pharmacodynamics => Refers to what the drug does to the body and how it works

Question 2

What is the trade name for Ketoconazole?

Answer 2

Nizoral / Ketochlor

Question 3

What is Milbemycin Oxime and what is it used for?

Answer 3

Also known as Interceptor, It is used for preventive heartworm disease and effective against intestinal parasites

Question 4

Diazepam is used for?

Answer 4

Appetite stimulation in cats

Question 5

What type of drug is used for short-term seizure control?

Answer 5

Diazepam, also known as Valium

Question 6

What is the most common analgesic drug in the veterinary medicine?

Answer 6

Opioids

Question 7

Corticosteroids are used for what?

Answer 7

It is primarily used for anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects

Question 8

In what route can we administer Carprofen?

Answer 8

IV, IM, SC, PO

Question 9

What can be used for the management of degenerative and inflammatory joint diseases?

Answer 9

Glycosaminoglycans and Chondroprotectants

Question 10

Do cats metabolize NSAIDs?

Answer 10

Yes, but not as efficiently as dogs because they have a deficiency in glucuronyl transferase enzymes