Pharmacology

Question 1

Which of the following are antihypertensives? Choose all that apply.
A. Enalapril
B. Telmisartan
C. Phenylpropanolamine
D. Prazosin
E. Benzodiazepines

Answer 1

Enalapril and Telmisartan

Question 2

Which of the following drugs are used to treat urinary incontinence? Choose all that apply.
A. Telmisartan
B. Amlodipine
C. Diethylstilbesterol
D. Phenylpropanolamine
E. Prazosin
F. Estriol
G. Bethanechol

Answer 2

Diethylstilbesterol, Phenylpropanolamine, and Estriol

Question 3

Which of the following drugs are used to treat urinary retention? Choose all that apply.
A. Diethylstilbesterol
B. Prazosin
C. Estriol
D. Bethanechol
E. Phenylpropanoloamine
F. Benzodiazepines
G. Phazopyridine

Answer 3

Prazosin, Bethanechol, Benzodiazepines, and Phazopyridine

Question 4

What is the mechanism of action of enalapril and benazepril?

Answer 4

ACE inhibitors; block conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II

Question 5

What are the adverse effects of enalapril and benazepril? 2 answers.

Answer 5

Azotemia and GI effects

Question 6

What are the clinical uses of enalapril and benazepril in renal disease of dogs and cats? 3 answers.

Answer 6

1. Reduce systemic and glomerular capillary hypertension
2. Decrease proteinuria
3. Slow development of glomerular sclerosis and tubulointerstitial lesions

Question 7

What is the mechanism of action of Telmisartan?

Answer 7

Angiotensin receptor blocker; specifically, block the AT1 receptor of Angiotensin II, which is responsible for causing vasoconstriction and hypertension

Question 8

What is the clinical use of Telmisartan?

Answer 8

Primary or secondary systemic hypertension in cats; also decrease proteinuria

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Amlodipine

Question 10

What is the mechanism of action of Amlodipine?

Answer 10

Calcium channel blocker causing arterial dilation

Question 11

What is an adverse effect of Amlodipine when used in dogs?

Answer 11

Gingival hyperplasia