pharmacology/pharmacy

Question 1

Neonatal animals are less tolerant of some drugs than older animals, because in neonates the drugs are:

Answer 1

d. Biotransformed more slowly

Question 2

Decreased function of what organ would have the greatest effect on the biotransformation of most drugs?

Answer 2

b. Liver

Question 3

The generic name for a drug is also called the:

Answer 3

d. Nonproprietary name

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 have available 50-mg tablets only. You should:

Answer 4

d. Order or purchase 25-mg tablets for the dosing schedule.

Question 5

A prescription reads “2 tab q4h po prn until gone.” The translation of these instructions is:

Answer 5

d. Two tablets are to be taken every 4 hr by mouth as needed until all tablets are gone.

Question 6

Ten mL of a 2.5% solution of thiopentone contains:

Answer 6

c. 250 mg of thiopentone

Question 7

The percentage of the total dose that ultimately reaches the bloodstream is called:

Answer 7

b. Bioavailability

Question 8

Cholinergic agents do all of the following except:

a. Cause bradycardia
b. Control vomiting
c. Increase intraocular pressure
d. Increase gastrointestinal motility

Answer 8

c. Increase intraocular pressure

Question 9

The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is extremely toxic to cats is:

Answer 9

b. Acetaminophen

Question 10

The most common adverse side effect(s) of aminoglycoside antimicrobials are:

Answer 10

d. Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and neurotoxicity

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

c. Currently many bacteria are resistant to tetracyclines

Question 12

Cephalosporins are closely related to what other drug class?

Answer 12

c. Penicillins

Question 13

Which of the following general anesthetic agents can NOT be delivered to effect?

• Isoflurane
• Telazole given IM
• Ketamine/diazepam given IV
• Thiopental IV

Answer 13

Telazole given IM

Must be calculated by weight and takes 10-20 minutes to ta take effect

Question 14

When the patient has an intestinal obstruction, which of the following agents should NOT be used part of the anesthetic plan and why?

Answer 14

Nitrous oxide; it builds up on the areas of the body where gas is trapped. It will diffuse into the area extremly quickly, the pressure in this location will rise rapidly, causing distention

Question 15

True or false: Ketamine is a cyclohexylamine agent

Answer 15

True

Question 16

With emergency anethetic and clinical situations; dobutamine is used to ___

Answer 16

Increase cardiac output.

Question 17

What is the MOA of dobutamine

Answer 17

Acts on beta 1 and beta 2 adrenergiv receptors in the heart, increasing contractility and stroke volume, ultimately leading to a higher cardiac output.

Improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs in critical situations

Question 18

This agent is commonly used in combination with ketamine or thiopental as an induction agent for adult horses. What is the agent referred by the word This?

Answer 18

Guaifenesin

Question 19

Which agent should be avoided in geriatric patients and why?

Answer 19

Xylazine; patients struggle to cope with respiratory and cardiovascular depressions caused

Question 20

What does chondroitin sulfates exemplify for?

Answer 20

A nutraceutical

Question 21

Which type of drugs can cause convulsions when administered alone at high doses?

Answer 21

Dissociatives anesthetics