Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Question 1

Epinephrine does what to the heart?

Answer 1

Increases heart rate

Question 2

What is the most common side effect of NSAID?

Answer 2

GI ulceration

Question 3

By what route is insulin usually administered in cases of uncomplicated diabetes?

Answer 3

Subcutaneous (SQ)

Question 4

What is the primary function of insulin?

Answer 4

Facilitate the entry of glucose into cells

Question 5

Where is the principle site of drug biotransformation?

Answer 5

In the liver

Question 6

Drug given by which routes reaches its peak plasma concentration the fastest?

Answer 6

Intravenous (IV)

Question 7

What is the classification of a drug that has extreme potential for abuse and no approved medicinal purpose in the United States?

Answer 7

C-I

Question 8

What is the common side effect of antihistamine drugs such as diphenhydramine?

Answer 8

Sedation

Question 9

What is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s extremely toxic to cats?

Answer 9

Acetaminophen

Question 10

How many Mg of Thiopentone does a 10 milliliters of 2.5% solution of thiopentone contains?

Answer 10

250mg of Thiopentone