Quiz 4 Flashcards
What is the name of the drug that is used as a reversal agent for opioid overdoses?
Naloxone
Which of the following drugs is primarily used for canine cognition dysfunction?
a. Fluoxetine
b.Trilostane
c. Selegiline
d. Clomipramine
c. Selegiline
Megestrol acetate is a tablet used for urinary incontinence in dogs and cats. T or F
False, it’s an orally administered progestin
used for contraception in female dogs and cats. Estradiol is sometimes used in dogs to treat urinary incontinence.
What is the name of the prototypical drug that all other opioids are measured against?
Morphine
What drug can cause a transient hyperthermia in felines shortly after administration?
Hydromorphone
After administration of acepromazine, in which species can penile paralysis occur?
Horses
Which medication is sometimes prescribed for urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs?
Incurin (estradiol)
Which anticonvulsant requires a loading dose due to the long time it takes to achieve therapeutic range level under standard dosing?
Potassium bromide
Which drug category does Clomipramine (Clomicalm) fall under?
Antidepressant
Primidone is metabolized in the animal’s body to phenobarbital. T or F
True
which of the following opioids do we need to consider its ceiling effects when using?
a. Buprenorphine
b. Methadone
c. Hydrocodone
d. Butorphanol
a. Buprenorphine
Fluoxetine is under the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) drug family. T or F
True
It is acceptable and safe to use two different drugs under the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors at the same time in a patient. T or F
False
Know two general mechanisms of behavior modifying drugs
- Enhance the release of either inhibitory or excitatory neurotransmitters
- Enhance the binding of neurotransmitters to their receptor.
Which of the following best describes fentanyl?
a. GABA antagonist
b. GABA agonist
c. Mu opioid agonist
d. Mu opioid antagonist
c. Mu opioid agonist
