Pharmacology

Question 1

Routine use of atropine in horses should be avoided, because it may

A. Cause colic
B. Slow the heart rate
C. Cause excitement
D. Increase salivation

Answer 1

A. Cause colic

Question 2

A vet who dispenses or regularly administers controlled substances must take an inventory of all substances on hand on the same date every…

A. Year
B. 5 years
C. 2 years
D. 3 years

Answer 2

C. 2 years

Question 3

Extra label use of feed medications is…

A. Permitted by vet prescription

B. Strictly illegal

C. Permitted if a Form 1900 is secured

D. Permitted under the guidelines of Form D 2656

Answer 3

B. Strictly illegal

Question 4

Penicillins are primarily excreted by the…

A. Small intestine

B. Liver

C. Kidney

D. Stomach

Answer 4

C. Kidney

Question 5

Digoxin, a positive inotrope and negative chronotrope does what?

A. Increases the blood pressure and decreases the cardiac output

B. Increases the peripheral vascular resistance and decreases the cardiac output

C. Increases the force of contraction and decreases the heart rate

D. Increases the heart rate and decreases the blood pressure

Answer 5

C. Increases the force of contraction and decreases the heart rate