Pharmacology I Quiz Flashcards
What type of organism are the drugs ketoconazole and griseofulvin effective against?
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Flukes
Fungi
How is pilocarpine administered?
- eye drops
- suppository
- oral suspension
- inhalation
eye drops
Which category of controlled drugs is most tightly controlled?
- V
- IV
- I
- II
I
Which of the following is an anticholinergic?
- Ketamine HCl
- Acepromazine
- Xylazine
- Glycopyrrolate
Glycopyrrolate
The H2 receptors are found in the
- Carotid arches
- Saliva
- Gastric mucosa
- Aortic arch
Gastric mucosa
Which class of antibiotics is most associated with joint cartilage damage in young, growing animals?
Aminoglycosides
Sulfonamides
Fluoroquinolones
Penicillins
Fluoroquinolones
Which of the following types of drugs promote excretion of urine?
Diuretics
Emetics
Antibiotics
Anticholinergics
Diuretics
Neomycin, streptomycin, gentamicin and dihydrostreptomycin all belong to what class of antibiotics?
- Nitrofurans
- Polymixins
- Aminoglycosides
- Tetracyclines
Aminoglycosides
Griseofulvin acts on
- Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Dermatophytes
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Gram-negative bacteria
Dermatophytes
Which drug is a respiratory stimulant?
- Doxapram
- Propranolol
- Dobutamine
- Oxytocin
Doxapram
What does the term OD mean on a prescription?
- Left eye
- Right eye
- Right ear
- Left ear
Right eye
Which insulin form is used initially to treat a DKA cat (diabetic ketoacidosis)?
- Intermediate acting
- Long acting
- Short acting
- Ultra-long acting
Short acting
ACE inhibitors are used to treat which condition?
- Urinary incontinence
- Hypertension
- Seizures
- Asthma
Hypertension
Which is the best drug to treat ventricular fibrillation?
- Bretylium
- Verapamil
- Propranolol
- Lidocaine
Lidocaine
Which group of drugs causes pupillary dilation to allow for a better retinal examination?
- Topical anesthetics
- Miotics
- Mydriatics
- Osmotics
Mydriatics
Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?
- 0.9% saline
- LRS
- Distilled water
- 50% dextrose
50% dextrose
Which of the following is a bronchodilator?
- Lidocaine
- Aminophylline
- Propranolol
- Metoclopramide
Aminophylline
Which topical drugs should not be used with a corneal ulcer?
- Cyclosporin
- Lubricants
- Glucocorticoids
- Flurbiprofen
Glucocorticoids
Antiemetics are indicated in which situation?
- Apnea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Hysteria
vomiting
Which of the following is used to treat demodex in dogs?
- Fenbendazole
- Advantage
- Fipronil
- Amitraz
Which class of drug poses the most threat to those handling the medication?
- Antineoplastics
- Anthelmintics
- Antibiotics
- Antiprotozoals
Acetylcystein (mucomyst) is an antidote for which toxicity?
- Acetaminophen
- Opioid
- Lidocaine
- Digoxin
Acetaminophen
Enrofloxacin, marbofloxacin and orbifloxacin are all which type of drug?
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Fluroquinolones
- Aminoglycosides
Which of the following drug is commonly used to treat giardia?
- Metronidazole
- Drontal
- Pyrantel pamoate
- Praziquantel
Metronidazole
Which emetic can be given in the subconjunctival sac?
- Apomorphine
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Xylazine
- Syrup of ipecac
Apomorphine
What is the meaning of 60 ml PO TID?
- Two ounce by mouth every 8 hours
- Two tablespoon by mouth twice daily
- Four tablespoons in mouth every 6 hours
- 6 teaspoons as drench every 8 hours
Two ounce by mouth every 8 hours
Which of the following is required on the label of medications dispensed for treating food animals but is not required on the label of medications dispensed for household pets?
- Strength of the drug
- Drug withdrawal time
- Brand name of the drug
- Clinic name and address
Drug withdrawal time
Butorphanol is commonly used as of the following
- Bronchodilator
- Antidiarrheal agent
- Antiemetic
- Antitussive agent
Antitussive agent
What type of drug is sucralfate?
Antidiarrheal
Antibloat
Antiulcer
Laxative
Antiulcer
Thiobarbiturates should not be administered to
- Spaniels
- Rottweilers
- Greyhounds
- Collies
What is given to treat an animal with eclampsia?
- Calcium
- Glucose
- Insulin
- Potassium
calcium
A cow is accidentally dosed with an equine dose of xylazine. What drug should immediately be delivered?
- Yohimbine
- Atipamezole
- None. The doses are the same for cows and horses
- Epinephrine
Yohimbine
Decreased coat luster, hair loss, decreased appetite, listlessness, cold intolerance and reproductive failure are all signs of what disease and are treated with which medications?
- Diabetes mellitus/insulin
- Hypothyroidism/levothyroxine
- Hyperthyroidism/methimazole
- Addison’s disease/Percorten V
Hypothyroidism/levothyroxine
Which NSAID is commonly used in equines?
- Aspirin
- Etodolac
- Ibuprofen
- Phenylbutazone
Phenylbutazone
Which form of insulin has the longest duration of action in a cat?
- Glargine
- Protamine Zinc
- Crystalline
- NPH
Glargine
How is furosemide classified?
- Vasodilators
- Diuretics
- Antiarrhythmics
- Positive inotropes
Diuretics
What medications cause the pupils to constrict?
- Miotics
- Diuretics
- Emetics
- Mydriatics
Miotics
Sulfonamides are commonly used to treat bacterial infections, but are also effective to treat which of the following?
- Ringworm
- Coccidia
- Herpesvirus
- Spirochetes
Coccidia
All of the following organs can facilitate the elimination of drugs except
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Lungs
- Spleen
Spleen
What does it mean to administer medication PO?
- Intravenously
- Intramuscularly
- Orally
- Rectally
Orally
Phenylpropanolamine is used to treat what condition?
- Urinary incontinence
- Anaphylaxis
- High blood pressure
- Vomiting
Urinary incontinence
Sulfonamides are commonly used to treat bacterial infections, but are also effective to treat which of the following?
- Spirochetes
- Ringworm
- Herpesvirus
- Coccidia
Coccidia
Which of the following describes the action of a parasympathomimetic or cholinergic drug?
- Decreases salivation
- Increases salivation
- Dilates the pupils
- Lowers clotting time of blood
Increases salivation
Short-term effects of corticosteroid therapy include all of the following except
- Delayed healing
- Osteoporosis
- Polyphagia
- Polyuria
Osteoporosis
Drug excretion occurs primarily in which organs?
- Pancreas and kidney
- Kidney and liver
- Stomach and intestine
- Spleen and pancreas
Kidney and liver
The effects of which toxin can be counteracted with Vitamin K?
- Metaldehyde
- Brodifacoum
- Theobromine
- Acetominophen
Brodifacoum
Which of the following would be used to control epileptic seizures?
- Ketamine HCl
- Meperidine
- Doxapram HCl
- Diazepam
Diazepam
What is the biological half-life of a drug?
- The time it takes 50% of the animals to die from the dose
- The time the drug is good on the shelf
- The time it takes an animal to eliminate half of the dose
- When an animal only receives half of the required dose
The time it takes an animal to eliminate half of the dose
Which of the following is a parenteral route of administration?
- Subcutaneous injection
- Suppository
- Nasogastric tube
- Oral tablets
Subcutaneous injection
