Quiz 5

Question 1

Which antimicrobial group can cause issues with developing cartilage in juvenile dogs?

Answer 1

Fluoroquinolones

Question 2

Which drug group can cause fatal arrhythmias in humans if accidentally injected into a human?

Answer 2

Macrolides

Question 3

What is the name of the drug found in most euthanasia solutions?

Answer 3

Pentobarbital

Question 4

Eprinomectin is acceptable to use in dogs and cats as a heartworm preventative. T or F

Answer 4

False, it’s prescribed for cattle.

Question 5

Which of the following antimicrobials would be a good first choice for a prostate infection?
a. Cephalosporins
b. Penicillins
c. Tetracyclines
d. Fluoroquinolones

Answer 5

d. Fluoroquinolones work well for UTIs, bacterial skin diseases, deep pyodermas, prostate issues.
Penicillins and cephalosporins do not reach the eye, brain, or prostate. Tetracyclines are mostly used for tick borne diseases.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the isoflurane?
a. Do not need to monitor respiration
b. Causes toxic metabolites to be formed by the liver
c. Provides anesthesia
d. Provides analgesia

Answer 6

c. Provides anesthesia

Question 7

Which antimicrobial group can have another compound added to make it bactericidal, but when left alone is only bacteriostatic?

Answer 7

Sulfonamides

Question 8

A client’s cat is being discharged with Doxycycline. What is one very important set of instructions you will remind them about when they administer this drug?

Answer 8

Give water after administering, since doxy can cause esophageal stricture especially in cats.

Question 9

Which of the following antimicrobials fall under the bacteriostatic category?
a. Cephalosporins
b. Aminoglycosides
c. Fluoroquinolones
d. Tetracyclines

Answer 9

d. Tetracyclines

Question 10

Apnea is possible when propofol and alfaxalone are administered too slowly. T or F

Answer 10

False, apnea is possible when administered too quickly.

Question 11

Which antifungal has also been used in cases of treating hyperadrenocorticism?

Answer 11

Ketoconazole

Question 12

Know the name of one antifungal drug and name a possible side effect to warn clients about when you are discharging the patient.

Answer 12

Amphotericin B, can cause nephrotoxicosis, fever, anorexia, nausea

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a disinfectant only?
a. Isopropyl Alcohol
b. Chlorohexidine
c. Povidone-iodine
d. Glutaraldehyde

Answer 13

d. Glutaraldehyde
Isopropyl alcohol, chlorohexidine, and povidone-iodine are antiseptics.

Question 14

Tetracyclines would be an excellent choice for treatment of tick-borne diseases. T or F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Sodium hypochlorite is an excellent disinfectant for parvovirus. T or F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which of the following is a heartworm preventative that would be the safest choice to use in a breed that may have the MDR-1 mutation?
a. Milbemycin oxide
b. Pyrantel pamoate
c. Eprinomectin
d. Ivermectin

Answer 16

a. Milbemycin oxide

Question 17

Which antimicrobial can cause reddish-orange tears and saliva?

Answer 17

Rifampin

Question 18

In order for isopropyl alcohol to be effective, it must remain in contact for 1-3 minutes. T or F

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Know the difference between an antiseptic and a disinfectant

Answer 19

Antiseptics kill or prevent growth of microorganisms on living tissues, disinfectants do the same but in inanimate objects.