Quiz 3

Question 1

Which is the most common medication used to treat hypothyroidism?

Answer 1

Levothyroxine

Question 2

Which type of insulin is considered “short-acting”?
a. Glargine/Lantus
b. NPH (neutral protamine Hagedorn)
c. Vetsulin
d. Crystalline/regular insulin

Answer 2

d. Crystalline/regular insulin

Question 3

Which dosage form should not be prescribed in a patient presenting with coughing?

Answer 3

Lozenges

Question 4

Why must most insulins medications should be administered by injection?

Answer 4

The protein becomes denatured in the stomach. Oral forms do not have serious side effects but will not be effective either.

Question 5

Which of the following can be an adverse reaction or appear after methimazole administration?
a. Leukopenia b.Unmasking of kidney disease
c. Anorexia d. All of the above

Answer 5

d. All of the above

Question 6

Receptors that Aminophylline and Theophylline bind to.

Answer 6

Beta adrenergic receptors

Question 7

Which of the following is/are an example of an expectorant?
a. Guaifenesin
b. Saline (ammonium chloride)
c. Volatile oils
d. All of the above

Answer 7

d. All of the above

Question 8

Which drug is considered a mucolytic?
a. Acetylcysteine
b. Butorphanol
c. Hydrocodone
d. Aminophylline

Answer 8

a. Acetylcysteine is a Mucolytic
b. and c. are Antitussives
d. is a bronchodilator

Question 9

What is the active ingredient commonly found in OTC medications such as Dayquil that can be toxic and potentially fatal to cats?

Answer 9

Acetaminophen

Question 10

What is a common ingredient found in decongestants we should be concerned about if an owner tries to medicate at home?

Answer 10

Phenylephrine.
Explanation: it works on Alpha-1 receptors causing vasoconstriction but they are not specific to just these receptors. They can also bind to Beta-1 receptors, which increases the heart rate. If the animal has cardiovascular disease it could lead to arrhythmias.

Question 11

How does Amlodipine function in the body?

Answer 11

Blocks Calcium channels resulting in vasodilation

Question 12

Which of the following diuretics act on the Loop of Henle?
a. Spironolactone
b. Furosemide
c. Chlorothiazide
d. All of the above

Answer 12

b. Furosemide

Question 13

Which of the following is a potassium-sparing diuretic?
a. Spironolactone
b. Furosemide
c. Chlorothiazide
d. All of the above

Answer 13

a. Spironolactone

Question 14

Which of the following medications is an ACE inhibitor?
a. Furosemide
b. Nitroprusside
c. Enalapril
d. Spironolactone

Answer 14

c. Enalapril.
All ACE inhibitors end in “-pril”

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is considered a selective Beta-adrenergic agonist?
a. Hydrocodone
b. Butorphanol
c. Terbutaline
d. Aminophylline

Answer 15

c. Terbutaline

Question 16

Dextromethorphan is a common decongestant found in human cough medication that can be severely toxic to dogs. T or F

Answer 16

False. It’s not severely toxic to dogs, just not consistently effective.

Question 17

It is acceptable to use any syringe labeled “insulin” for all diabetic patients. T or F

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Constipation is a possible effect of Butorphanol. T or F

Answer 18

True

Question 19

ACE inhibitors are considered potential vasoconstrictors. T or F

Answer 19

False, they are mixed vasodilators.

Question 20

Hypoglycemia can occur after an overdose of insulin. T or F

Answer 20

True