Quiz 1 Flashcards
All species metabolize drugs at the same rate, therefore I can give a dog dose to a cat
False
Which route of administration is most affected by the first pass effect
PO
You are presented with a dog that was hit by a car and needs an emergency dose of steriods. What is the best route of administration and why
IV because it skips the absorption step
Which organs need to be functioning well for a drug to be metabolized and eliminated from the system?
liver and kidney
Which category of drug depresses the respiratory center and coughing
opioids
Dextromethorphan is a controlled substance requiring a prescription
False
What effect does stimulation of beta 2 receptors have on the bronchioles
they dilate
Disease that cause a decrease in airflow in and out of the lungs are best treated with ____ to allow greater airflow into the lungs
Bronchodilators
What is the benefit of using corticosteroids in respiratory disease
It is a potent suppressor of inflammation
You are preforming cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a dog and the DVM orders a respiratory stimulant to be administered via endotracheal tube. Which of the following drugs should you remove from the crash cart
Ammonium chloride
Which of the following is a loop diuretic
Furosemide
Why would a xanthine oxidase inhibitor drug be prescribed
Reduce levels of uric acid in the bloodstream
Which diuretic shouldn’t be used in dehydrated patients
Osmotic
Impaired or reduced renal function may cause a substantial delay in the metabolism, excretion, and elimination of many drugs
True
How do potassium sparing diuretics work
2 examples of beta bloacker drugs are
Atenolol and propranolol
A patient with tachycardia always has an increased cardiac output. Therefore their body is well perfused with oxygenated blood
False
What can cause jugular vein distention
Preload and Distensibility
Heart failure is a result of decompensation due to diseased organ or tissue demands
True
Which antiarrhythmic medication inhibits sodium influx
Class IB- Lidocaine
Which route of drug administration has a faster absorption rate?
Beta-2 adrenergic agonists inhibit the bronchoconstrictive reaction caused by a smooth muscle enzyme known as phosphodiesterase.
False
How do ACE inhibitors work?
They block the renin-angiotensin system
What category of drugs are used for hypertension?
Beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors
Which diuretics act by restricting the reabsorption of sodium within the renal tubules and encouraging the excretion of potassium, chloride, and excess fluids?
Loop
Positive inotropic drugs increase heart muscle contractility (force) and ____________.
Heart rate
You radiograph a dyspneic Chihuahua’s thorax and note pulmonary edema and enlarged heart muscle. The DVM will most likely prescribe which of the following medications to relieve the dyspnea?
___________ are used in the treatment of heart failure by increasing contractility, but can be extremely toxic inotropic drugs.
Glycosides
