Station Exam Flashcards
1
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What does a 1:1000 concentration represent in percent
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.1%
2
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What is epinephrine used for
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Anaphylactic shock
3
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Why would you use lidocaine with epinephrine as a local anesthetic to remove a pea size wart from a dog’s paw
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Because it causes vasoconstriction
4
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What is the classification of Benadryl
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Antihistamine
5
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What are three separate antibiotic classes
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Penicillin, cephalosporin, beta-lactamase inhibitor
6
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What is the classification of antirobe
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Lincosamide
7
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What is the classification of clavaseptin
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Beta-lactamase inhibitor
8
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What is the classification for Zeniquin
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Fluroquinolone
9
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What is the classification for Amoxil
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Penicillin
10
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What is the classification for baytril
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Fluroquinolone
11
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What is the classification for apo-doxy tabs
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Tetracycline
12
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What is the classification for novo lexin
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Cephalosporin
13
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What is the classification for S1 25
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Sulfonamide
14
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What is the classification for tylosin
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Macrolide
15
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What is the general classification for atropine and glycopyrrolate
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Anticholinergic
16
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Between atropine and glycopyrrolate which will have longer duration of action in the cat and what is the reason for that
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Glycopyrrolate and it is due to no atropinase enzyme
17
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List two reasons why atropine and glycopyrrolate are used as preanesthetic’s
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Prevent secretions and restore cardiac rate
18
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List three corticosteroids
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Dexamethasone, prednisone, prednisolone
19
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Out of those three corticosteroids which would be used in an emergency anaphylactic reaction
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Dexamethasone
20
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Which enteral product requires the liver to metabolize it to the active ingredient
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Prednisone
21
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Which enteral product does not require the liver to metabolize it to the active ingredient
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Prednisolone
22
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What is the classification for Rimadyl, Medicam, Tolfedine, deramax
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Nsaid
23
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What is cartrophen
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Polysulfate sodium
24
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What is triancinolone acetonide
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Corticosteroid
25
What is the classification for nystatin
Antifungal
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What is the classification for neomycin sulfate
Aminoglycosides
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What is the classification for gramicidin
Antibiotic
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What is the classification for miconazole nitrate
Antifungal
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What is the classification for polymyxin B
Antibiotic
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What is the classification for prednisolone acetate
Anti inflammatory
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What is the classification for thiostrepton
Antibiotic
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What is the classification for triamcinolone acetonide
Corticosteroid
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What is the classification for gentamicin
Antibiotic
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What is the classification for betamethasone
Glycorticoid (antiinflammatory)
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What is the classification of clotrimazole
Antifungal
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What is the classification for fusidic acid
Antibacterial
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What is special about the dosage for Baytril in cats
Do not exceed dose as it causes retinal damage
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What is special about aspirin
Causes a high risk of gastric bleeding
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What is special about Tylenol for cats
Toxic
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What is special about lidocaine intravenous use for cats
Cats are more sensitive to overdose
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What is itrafungal used for
Antifungal/ ringworm
42
For preemptive pain control when should you give buprenorphine
15 to 30 minutes before surgery
43
In order to reverse buprenorphine why does the reversal agent have to be given repeatedly (pharmacokinetics)
Due to the fact that it disperses widely throughout the body tissue
44
What does high receptor avidity mean
It binds to many receptor strongly
45
Explain using pharmacokinetics why buprenorphine is long acting
It binds with high avidity so it takes a long time to disassociate from the receptors
46
Why is buprenorphine stored in the amber vile
Due to the fact that it is light-sensitive
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What are the symptoms of euphoria in a cat
Mydriasis, pacing, facial rubbing
48
How long does buprenorphine last
8hr
49
How does buprenorphine compared to morphine
30 times as potent
50
What are special instructions you give to a client when you give Medicam
Shake well, give with the meal, discontinue if vomiting or diarrhea
51
Which organ function should be tested for before giving Rimadyl long term and explain why
The liver due to the fact that the biotransformation occurs there.
52
Explain the pharmacodynamics of Medicam using cox 1 and cox 2
Cox2 makes prostaglandins. Cox1 makes mucosa. If you block Cox2 you are an anti-inflammatory.
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What is a lyophile
Freeze dried
54
Why do you only give a dose of convenia every 14 days
Due to the fact that the therapeutic index is maintained for two weeks. Highly protein-bound and slowly releases
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How is convenia eliminated from the body
Majority of it is excreted unchanged in the urine. There's also minor excretion of the unchanged drug in the bile.
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What is special about convenia
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
57
What is an endectocide
External and internal parasites
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Why is Ivomec safe for mammals
Because it does not cross the blood brain barrier
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What is propalin used for
Urinary incontinence
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What is the classification of propalin
Alpha adrenergic
61
Other than propalin, what other drug could be prescribed for urinary incontinence
Estrogen
62
What effect does angiotensin II have on the body
Controls vasoconstriction and release of aldosterone
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How is the liver involved in the pharmacokinetics of Fortekor
Converts Benazeprilhydrochloride to Benazeprilat.
64
Describe the pharmacodynamics of fortekor
Ace inhibitor that blocks angiotensin from converting to the second form. The drug prevents vasoconstriction and hypertension
65
Explain how vetmedin is an ionotrophic drug that reduces after load
Increases calcium sensitivity of myofilaments. Inhibits phosphodiesterase
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What is a contraindication for vetmedin
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or aortic stenosis
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What is the classification of Naloxone and what is it used for
Opioid antagonist and an opioid overdosage
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What is praziquantel effective against and how does it work
Tapeworms. Acts by causing the tapeworm to lose the ability to resist digestion
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What is pyrantel pamoate effective against and how does it work
Hookworms and roundworms. Works by causing spastic paralysis
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What is febantel effective against and how does it work
Whip worms. Blocks parasite metabolism
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Is advantage nine considered a drug
No it is a pesticide.
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Does advantage nine require a prescription
No because it is a pesticide not a drug
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Does advantage nine go systemically
It distributes into sebaceous glands
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How Is advantage 2 different than advantage
Contains pyriproxyfen and advantage 2 is for dogs
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What is imidacloprid effective against
Fleas, mites and lice
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What is moxidectin
Hookworms, ascarids and heartworm
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What endoparasites is moxidectin not effective against
Whipworm
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What is an important warning for k9 advantage
Only for dogs and toxic to cats
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How is k9 advantix 2 different from advantix
You can only use it if you're over 8 weeks and it contains pyriproxyfen
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How long is preventic's duration of action
3 months
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What is the antidote if the dog ingeste a preventic collar
Yohimbine
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What is a suspension
A dispersion of solids in a liquid
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When should program be given
Once a month, one month before fleas begin
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How is program classified
Insect development inhibitor
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Describe the mechanism of action of the active ingredient in program
Stops production of chitin
86
How is profender excreted
By faecal route.
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Is profender metabolized by the liver
Yes
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Is sentinel systemic
Yes because it goes into the blood
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How is sentinel excreted
In the urine
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Would atropine be an antidote to sentinel overdose
No because it doesn't inhibit acetylcholinesterase
91
What part of the flea life cycle is affected by sentinel
Adult
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Why should puppies be dewormed every 2 weeks
To prevent re infection by ascarids
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Why is it recommended to start revolution one month before flea season
Insures fleas infesting the animal are killed and no viable flea eggs are produced. Breaks the flea cycle
94
What is the most common adverse reaction to trifexis
Vomiting
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In which case would trifexis be contraindicated
In dogs with a history of epilepsy or seizures
96
Explain the pharmacodynamics of fenbental in drontal plus
It blocks the parasites metabolism causing energy exchange breakdown and inhibited glucose uptake
97
What is praziquantel effective against which group of parasites
Tapeworms
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What is the concentration imadocloprid in advantage in mg/ml
91 mg/ml
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How is advantage 2 different from advantage
Contains pyriproxyfen and advantage 2 is for dogs t
100
Which interceptor will be prescribed for a 55kg dogue de bordeaux
1 white tablet and 1 green tablet
101
Name two insect growth regulators
Pyriproxyfen, lufenuron, methoprene
102
Name 4 Avermectins
Ivermectin, moxidectin, milbemycin, selamectin
103
What is the mechanism of action for sulcrafate
Gastromucosal protectants
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What is the mechanism of action of famotidine
H2 receptor antagonists
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What is the mechanism of action for amphogel
Antacid
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What is the mechanism of action for omeprazole
Proton pump inhibitors
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What is the mechanism of action of misoprostol
Prostaglandin e-1 analogs
108
What is the category of laxative with dulcolax
Irritants
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What is the category of laxative for metamucil
Bulk producing agents
110
What is the category of laxative for laxatone
Lubricant
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What is the category of laxative of lactulose
Hyperosmotic agent
112
What is the category of laxative for ducusate sodium
Surfactants/stool softener
113
What does epi stand for
Enzymatic pancreatic insuffiency
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What breed is predisposed to epi
German shepherd
115
What food is used for dogs with epi
GI:low fat
116
Describe the type of medication that will help a dog with epi
A supplement with pancreatic enzymes in it so the dog can digest food
117
What condition would famotidine be used to treat
Antiacid- renal failure
118
Name 2 animals that cannot vomit
Horses, rabbits
119
What kind of drug is cerenia
Antiemetic
120
How does sucralfate work to treat or prevent gastric ulcers
Binds to the surface of the ulcer to prevent further damage from the HCL
121
Name two types of intestinal motility patterns
Segmentation, peristalsis
122
Give one example of peripheral acting emetics
H2o2
| Ipecac
123
What would be an emetic for a feline patient
Xylazine
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What emetic would you use on a dog who ate chocolate
Apomorphine given in the conjunctiva
