Pharmacology Test

Question 1

In order to be regarded as a suitably qualified person, a veterinary nurse needs to;
A)Work in any veterinary practice
B)Obtain further specific qualifications
C)Follow the instructions of the veterinary surgeon
D)Pass the standard veterinary nursing examinations

Answer 1

B)Obtain further specific qualifications

Question 2

Select the information which does NOT have to be included on the label of any medication dispensed by the practice;
A)Owners name and address
B)Warning or contra-indications
C)The species of the animal
D)Name and address of the veterinary practice

Answer 2

B)Warning or contra-indications

Question 3

Which of the following is a topical preparation?
A)Acepromazine
B)Fuciderm
C)Clavaseptin
D)Rimadyl

Answer 3

B)Fuciderm

Question 4

What is I/P an abbreviation for?

Answer 4

Interperitoneal

Question 5

Suspensions should not be injected as;
A)May cause capillary blockage
B)May cause syncope
C)May cause petit mal
D)May cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Answer 5

A)May cause capillary blockage

Question 6

True or false; a depot preparation is long acting

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Which of the following items should be stored in the refrigerator?
A)Insulin
B)Synulox
C)Meloxicam
D)Clavaseptin

Answer 7

A)Insulin

Question 8

The misuse of drugs act was created in?
A)1970
B)1971
C)1972
D)1966

Answer 8

B)1971

Question 9

An analgesic drug is?
A)A drug which provides narcosis
B)A drug which stimulates the central nervous system
C)A drug which possesses pain relief properties
D)A drug which eliminates internal parasites

Answer 9

C)A drug which possesses pain relief properties

Question 10

An anthelmintic drug is?
A)A drug which reduces fever
B)A drug which kills and removes parasitic worms
C)An anti sickness drug
D)A cough suppressant

Answer 10

B)A drug which kills and removes parasitic worms

Question 11

What is the action of a diuretic drug?

Answer 11

Increases production of urine

Question 12

The route of absorption into the blood stream is slowest after;
A)Subcutaneous injection
B)Intramuscular injection
C)Oral administration
D)Intravenous injection

Answer 12

C)Oral administration

Question 13

Which of the following is not a parenteral route of administration?
A)Oral administration
B)Intramuscular administration
C)Subcutaneous administration
D)Intravenous administration

Answer 13

A)Oral administration

Question 14

The main difference between simple diffusion and active transport is that;
A)Active transport only occurs when drugs are given orally
B)Active transport requires energy whereas simple diffusion does not require energy
C)Simple transport requires albumin
D)Simple diffusion does not take place in the nervous system

Answer 14

B)Active transport requires energy whereas simple diffusion does not require energy

Question 15

You need to give a dog 250mg of a medication that comes in tablets labelled 100mg each. How many tablets will you give?

Answer 15

Two and a half tablets

Question 16

Select the information that should NOT be recorded in the controlled drugs register;
A)Name of patient
B)Date of administration
C)Species of patient
D)Address of owner

Answer 16

C)Species of patient

Question 17

Select the drug schedule to which pethidine belongs;
A)Schedule 4
B)Schedule 2
C)Schedule 1
D)Schedule 3

Answer 17

B)Schedule 2

Question 18

Select the preparation that should be stored in the fridge;
A)Propofol injection prior to opening
B)Carprofen injection prior to opening
C)Dexamethasone soluble injection
D)Ampicillin injection

Answer 18

B)Carprofen injection prior to opening

Question 19

Select the statement about the prescribing cascade which is FALSE;
A)Any medication can be chosen by the veterinary surgeon
B)A product licensed for a different condition in the same species is the first step if not licensed product is available
C)If importing medication than a license must be obtained
D)A licensed product must be used if available

Answer 19

A)Any medication can be chosen by the veterinary surgeon

Question 20

If the prescription states that the medication should be given S.I.D it means that it should be given;
A)Three times daily
B)Once daily
C)Four times daily
D)Twice daily

Answer 20

A)Three times daily

Question 21

Select the information that does not have to be included on a veterinary prescription;
A)Name and address of practice
B)Owner’s name and address
C)Date
D)Age of animal

Answer 21

D)Age of animal

Question 22

Select the abbreviation that the medication should be given four times daily;
A)t.i.d
B)s.i.d
C)b.i.d
D)q.i.d

Answer 22

D)q.i.d

Question 23

Sedation is a side effect often seen in dogs following administration of;
A)Antihistamines
B)NSAID’S
C)Thyroxine
D)Corticosteroids

Answer 23

A)Antihistamines

Question 24

An intramuscular injection could be chosen when;
A)Administering a very irritant drug
B)When a rapid effect is required
C)When a depot injection is given
D)When a large volume needs to be given

Answer 24

C)When a depot injection is given

Question 25

In prescription writing “per o’s” means;
A)Per ounce
B)As required
C)By mouth
D)By nose

Answer 25

C)By mouth

Question 26

Which of the following products is known to cause liver damage and teratogenic effects in cats?
A)griseofulvin
B)Piperazine
C)Fluothane
D)Penicillin

Answer 26

A)Griseofulvin

Question 27

Pharmacokinetics describes;
A)The absorption, metabolism and excretion of the drug
B)The study of the way in which the functions of the living body, are affected by the drugs
C)The study of pharmaceutical products
D)The preparation and dispensing of drugs

Answer 27

A)The absorption, metabolism and excretion of the drug

Question 28

Phenobarbital is classified into which of the following groups?
A)Schedule 1
B)Schedule 2
C)Schedule 4
D)Schedule 3

Answer 28

D)Schedule 3

Question 29

The gauge of a green capped needle, commonly used in practice is;
A)23
B)21
C)27
D)25

Answer 29

B)21

Question 30

The process of absorption -> distribution -> metabolism -> excretion refers to which term?
A)Pharmacodynamics
B)Pharmacokinetics

Answer 30

B)Pharmacokinetics

Question 31

Describe carcinogenic

Answer 31

Having the potential to cause cancer

Question 32

Define mutagenic

Answer 32

Is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic material, usually DNA of an organism and increases the frequency of mutations

Question 33

Define teratogenic

Answer 33

Damaging to embryo/fetus