Veterinary Pharma - Clinical Pharmacology B Flashcards
The recommended dosage of a drug for a 10-kg dog is 4mg/kg. The drug is formulated as a 2% solution. How many ml of drug should be administered?
a.1 ml
b.2ml
c.0.2ml
d.0.1ml
2ml
10kg x 4mg/kg / 20mg/ml
Which of the following emetic drugs stimulate the 9th cranial
nerve?
a.Hydrogen Peroxide
b.Syrup of Ipecac
c.Apomorpine
d.Xylazine
Hydrogen peroxide
(b)Syrup of ipecac- emetine is stomach irritant
(c)Apomorphine – dopamine agonist
(d)Xylazine – a2 adrenergic agonist
Which of the following anti-emetic drug are used in chemotherapy patients to manage vomiting?
a.Metoclopramide
b.Maropitant
c.Ondansetron
d.Acepromazine
Ondansetron
Cytotoxic drugs and radiation damage the GI mucosa causing release of serotonin. Serotonin antagonists like ondansetron inhibits serotonin type 3 receptors in the CTRZ
Dogs receiving chronic NSAID therapy will benefit from this drug:
a.Omeprazole
b.Cimetidine
c.Misoprostol
d.Sucralfate
Misoprostol
This is a Prostaglandin E1 analogue. It has cytoprotective effect from stimulation of bicarbonate and mucus secretion, increased
mucosal blood flow, decreased vascular permeability, and increased cellular proliferation and migration.
A horse with uveitis that needs long-term medication of NSAIDs will need which of this medications?
a.Ranitidine
b.Famotidine
c.Omeprazole
d.All of the above
All of the above
Gastric protection to NSAID induced ulcers
Cats with megacolon can benefit from this prokinetic drug:
a.Metoclopramide
b.Cisapride
c.Domperidone
d.Erythromycin
Cisapride
It is a serotonin 5-HT4 agonist with some 5-HT3
antagonist activity. Is more potent and has broader prokinetic activity than metoclopramide , increasing motility of the colon, esophagus, stomach and small intestine
The major adverse effect of furosemide is:
a.Hypoglycemia
b.Hypokalemia
c.Hypophosphatemia
d.Hypochloremia
Hypokalemia
Furosemide can cause dehydration, volume depletion, hyponatremia and hypokalemia. Hypokalemia induced by furosemide diuresis. Potentiates digitalis toxicity. Can also cause ototoxicity when combined with ototoxic drugs. Diuretic of choice for CHF
Diuretic that acts in the distal renal tubule and collecting ducts with mild diuretic effect and acts as aldosterone antagonist:
a.Torasemide
b.Hydrochlorthiazide
c.Benazepril
d.spironolactone
Spironolactone
Aldosterone antagonist and potassium-sparring diuretics
This drug is used in the emergency treatment of acute glaucoma:
a.Methazolamide
b.Prostaglandin
c.Timolol
d.Mannitol
Mannitol
Dehydration of the vitreous allows the lens and iris to move posteriorly, opening the iridocorneal angle
Which among these drugs can be added to the diet or
supplement of dogs and cats to increase the pH of urine
a.Ammonium chloride
b.DL-methionine
c.Potassium citrate
d.All of the above
Ammonium chloride
80-150mg/kg/day divided BID-TID. Used in dissolution of oxalate crystals
To reduce the incidence and severity of exercise-induced epistaxis in horse, the best drug to prescribe is:
a.Pentoxyphylline
b.Vitamin K
c.Bronchodilators
d.Furosemide
Furosemide
MOA is unclear. Other alternatives have not demonstrated therapeutic benefit
To control the fly larvae in a poultry farm, which of the following ectoparasiticide can be given as feed premix:
a.Lufenuron
b.Coumaphos
c.DEET (Diethyl-m-toluamide)
d.Cyromazine
Cyromazine
Insect growth regulator: Targets the juvenile hormones
that is responsible for maturation of larval stages of
insects. Same MOA of lufenuron (for fleas of dogs and cats). DEET is insect repellant
This drug is used as alternative treatment to Cushing’s disease
a.Methimazole
b.Trilostane
c.Mitotane
d.Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
It inhibits cortisol synthesis and has been used to treat canine hyperadrenocorticism at 10mg/kg/day
A dog has Addison’s disease, which is not part of the treatment regimen?
a.Adrenolytic agent
b.Replacement of fluids
c.Steroid supplementation
d.Mineralcorticoid replacement therapy
Adrenolytic agent
Used to treat hyperadrenocorticism
A dog was diagnosed of hypothyroidism. Which of the following is not true?
a.Levothyroxine is prescribed
b.Total dosage max is 0.04mg/kg
c.Med should be given with food
d.The most important indicator of success is
clinical improvement
Med should be given with food
Levothyroxine 0.02-0.04mg/kg once or divided BID and should be given on an empty stomach
A patient has confirmed hyperthyroidism, which of the following is not recommended to prescribe
a.L-thyroxine
b.Radioiodine
c.Methimazole
d.Carbimazole
L-thyroxine
For hypothyroidism treatment
A dog is diagnosed of Addison’s disease. Which is indicated:
a.Mitotane
b.Trilostane
c.Desoxycoticosterone pivalate (DOCP)
d.Surgical removal of tumor
Desoxycoticosterone pivalate (DOCP)
Long-acting injectable mineralocorticoid given every 25 -28days. No glucocorticoid activity
Dog with MDR-1 mutation can possibly have adverse reactions to which drug?
a.Apomorphine
b.Acepromazine
c.Ivermectin
d.All of the above
All of the above
Also to doxorubicin, milbemycin, selamectin, vincristine, erythromycin, loperamide, butorphanol
Dog with inappetence can be given which of the following appetite stimulant?
a.Megestrol acetate
b.Prednisone
c.Mirtazapine
d.All of the above
All of the above
Mirtazapine is given once a day in dog, 2x in cat. Megestrol acetate has antiestrogen and glucocorticoid activity (used in people with cancer and cachexia related to HIV). Prednisone increase gluconeogenesis and antagonize insulin for an overall hyperglycemic effect
Which of the following drugs can be given intravenously to stimulate appetite in cats?
a.Diazepam
b.Oxazepam
c.Cyproheptadine
d.Mirtazapine
Diazepam
0.005 – 0.4 mg/kg IV. Benzodiazepine binds to GABA A receptors in the parabrachial nucleas resulting to voracious activity