Quiz Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which is true about Sympathetic Beta 1 receptors

Negative Chronotrope
Negative Chronotrope and Inotrope
Positive Chronotrope and Inotrope
Negative Chronotrope

A

Positive Chronotrope and Inotrope

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2
Q

what are digitoxin/digoxin considered

A

positive inotrope > cardiac glycosides

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3
Q

Which of the following IS NOT a mechanism of action for how cardiac glycosides work?

Increases parasympathetic stimulation

Makes more calcium available to myocardial cells

Prolong AV conduction time

Inhibit ATPase within the myocardial cells

Increased oxygen efficiency for myocardial cells which increases speed of contraction of their fibers

A

Increased oxygen efficiency for myocardial cells which increases speed of contraction of their fibers

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4
Q

Epinephrine is a catecholamine that is indicated for anaphylaxis and____________

A

Cardiac arrest (asystole)

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5
Q

_______ is a mixed dilator inotrope that is used for dilated cardiomyopathies in dogs

A

pimobendan

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6
Q

Which cardiac drug should you make sure the animal does not chew or it will interfere with the sustained release properties?

A

quinidine

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7
Q

T of F:

When using lidocaine as an antiarrhtnic, you should make sure it is lidocaine without epinephrine.

A

True

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8
Q

Which cardiac drug comes in an ointment form and should be administered with gloves.

A

nitroglycerin

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9
Q

Which of the following IS NOT an ACE inhibitor?

Captanphil
Lisinopril
Captopril
Benazapril
Enalapril

A

Captanphil

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10
Q

What drug may reduce effectiveness of some ACE inhibitors (Namely Captopril)

A

NSAIDs

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11
Q

Which of the following is a mucolytic

Acetylcysteine
Butorphanol
Dexamethasone
Guaifenesin

A

Acetylcysteine

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12
Q

Which of the following IS NOT an opiate antitussive

Hycodan
Tussigon
Torbutrol
Temaril-P

A

Temaril-P

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13
Q

Which is the CORRECT description of a class of bronchodilator

A

Beta-2 agonist

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14
Q

Which of these is (are) methylxanthines used as bronchodilators

Theophylline
Aminophylline
Theobromine
Caffeine

A

Theophylline
Aminophylline

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15
Q

Dextromethorphan is used for what?

A

antitussive

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16
Q

Emetics typically remove _____ of stomach contents.

A

80%

17
Q

Which is NOT a contraindication for using an emetic

Unconscious
Dyspnea
More than 1 hour past the time of toxin ingestion
Strong acid/alkali
Loss of pharyngeal reflex
Seizures

A

More than 1 hour past the time of toxin ingestion

18
Q

Which GI drug should be avoided in cats because it could be converted into aspirin?

A

Pepto-Bismol

19
Q

Cimetidine is an

A

H2 receptor antagonist

20
Q

Apomorphine is an

A

emetic

21
Q

Which GI medication may cause abortions, thus should not be used in pregnant animals?

A

Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analogue