Pharmacology

Question 1

Neonatal animals are less tolerant of some drugs than older animals because in neonates the drugs are:
a.Biotransformed more rapidly
b.Absorbed more slowly from the gastrointestinal tract
c.Not biotransformed
d.Biotransformed more slowly

Answer 1

b

Question 2

Which of the following is most responsible for biotransformation?
a.Kidney
b.Liver
c.Pancreas
d.Spleen

Answer 2

b

Question 3

The generic name for a drug is also called the:
a.Trade name
b.Chemical name
c.Proprietary name
d.Nonproprietary name

Answer 3

a

Question 4

You are asked to administer a drug that is supplied as an enteric-coated tablet at 100 mg, 50 mg, and 25 mg; you require 25 mg but only have 50-mg tablets. You should:
a.Use a pill splitter to divide the 100-mg tablet into quarters to have the smallest piece.
b.Use a pill splitter to divide the 50-mg tablet into halves to have the most accurate dose.
c.Administer the 50-mg tablet but then skip the next scheduled dosing.
d.Order or purchase 25-mg tablets for the dosing schedule.

Answer 4

b

Question 5

A prescription reads “2 tab q4h po prn until gone.” The translation of these instructions is:
a.Two tablets are to be taken four times per day for pain until all tablets are gone.
b.Two tablets are to be taken four times per day under supervision by the veterinarian until all tablets are gone.
c.Two tablets are to be taken every 4 hours with food and water until all tablets are gone.
d.Two tablets are to be taken every 4 hours by mouth as needed until all tablets are gone.

Answer 5

d

Question 6

Ten mL of a 2.5% solution of thiopentone contains:
a.2.5 mg of thiopentone
b.25 mg of thiopentone
c.250 mg of thiopentone
d.2500 mg of thiopentone

Answer 6

b

Question 7

The percentage of the total dose that ultimately reaches the bloodstream is determined by:
a.Absorption
b.Bioavailability
c.Clearance
d.Distribution

Answer 7

a

Question 8

The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is extremely toxic to cats is:
a.Aspirin
b.Acetaminophen
c.Carprofen
d.Flunixin

Answer 8

b

Question 9

Cholinergic agents do all of the following except:
a.Cause bradycardia
b.Control vomiting
c.Increase intraocular pressure
d.Increase gastrointestinal motility

Answer 9

b

Question 10

The most common adverse side effect(s) of aminoglycoside antimicrobials is/are:
a.Nephrotoxicity
b.Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
c.Ototoxicity and neurotoxicity
d.Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and neurotoxicity

Answer 10

c

Question 11

Which statement regarding tetracyclines is true?
a.They are bactericidal
b.They alter the permeability of the cell wall and cause lysis
c.Currently many bacteria are resistant to tetracyclines
d.They are unable to penetrate the bacterial cell wall

Answer 11

a

Question 12

Cephalosporins are closely related to what other drug class?
a.Tetracyclines
b.Sulfas
c.Penicillins
d.Fluoroquinolones

Answer 12

d