Veterinary Pharmacology Medications #3

Question 1

What suffix do many antibiotics share that can help identify their classification?

Answer 1

Similar suffixes are commonly used for antibiotics

This can be useful for exam preparation.

Question 2

What type of antibiotic is Gentamicin?

Answer 2

Aminoglycoside

Gentamicin can be renal-toxic.

Question 3

What classification does Clindamycin belong to?

Answer 3

Lincosamide

Clindamycin is used for various bacterial infections.

Question 4

What is Amoxicillin classified as?

Answer 4

Aminopenicillin

It is commonly used for treating infections.

Question 5

What potential side effect is associated with Enrofloxacin in young dogs and cats?

Answer 5

Cartilage defects in young dogs and blindness in cats

Enrofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Question 6

What generation is Cephalexin classified under?

Answer 6

1st generation cephalosporin

Cephalexin is typically administered orally.

Question 7

What is the classification of Cefpodoxime?

Answer 7

3rd generation cephalosporin

Cefpodoxime is also given orally.

Question 8

Cefazolin is classified as what type of cephalosporin?

Answer 8

1st generation cephalosporin (injectable)

It is used for surgical prophylaxis and treating infections.

Question 9

What is Cefovecin (Convenia) used for?

Answer 9

3rd generation cephalosporin (injectable)

It is often used in veterinary medicine.

Question 10

What type of drug is Trimethoprim-Sulfa (TMS)?

Answer 10

Sulfonamide

TMS may cause dry-eye as a side effect.

Question 11

What type of antibiotic is Doxycycline?

Answer 11

Tetracycline antibiotic

Doxycycline does not typically cause bone and teeth abnormalities in young animals.

Question 12

What serious side effect can occur if Doxycycline is given as a dry pill to cats?

Answer 12

Esophageal strictures

It is important to administer Doxycycline with water.

Question 13

What is Metronidazole commonly used to treat?

Answer 13

Diarrhea or colitis

It can rarely cause neurotoxicity, treated with diazepam.

Question 14

What are the four commonly used corticosteroids listed?

Answer 14

• Prednisone
• Prednisolone
• Triamcinolone
• Methylprednisolone

Triamcinolone is 4-10X more potent than hydrocortisone.

Question 15

What are opioids classified as?

Answer 15

Mu agonists or partial mu agonists

Opioids are reversed with naloxone.

Question 16

What is Fentanyl used as?

Answer 16

Injectable or patch form

Fentanyl is a potent opioid analgesic.

Question 17

What is the classification of Morphine?

Answer 17

Opioid

Morphine is one of the oldest and most effective pain relievers.

Question 18

What is Buprenorphine used for?

Answer 18

Injectable and oral use

It absorbs through oral mucosa.

Question 19

What is Tramadol classified as?

Answer 19

Synthetic mu-receptor opiate agonist

Tramadol is available in tablet form.

Question 20

What are the common side effects of NSAIDs?

Answer 20

Increased risk of GI ulceration, effects on liver and kidneys

Labwork should be monitored during NSAID therapy.

Question 21

What is Carprofen (Rimadyl) primarily used for?

Answer 21

Post-operative analgesia and arthritis management

It is a COX-2 inhibitor and may rarely cause liver failure.

Question 22

What is Meloxicam (Metacam) associated with?

Answer 22

Enhanced risk of nephrotoxicity

Meloxicam is mostly a COX-2 inhibitor.

Question 23

What is Ketoprofen (Ketofen) primarily used for?

Answer 23

Fever reducer

It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Question 24

What type of drug is Firocoxib (Previcox)?

Answer 24

COX-2 inhibitor

It is used for pain relief in dogs.

Question 25

What is the classification of Deracoxib (Deramaxx)?

Answer 25

COX-2 inhibitor

It may have some COX-1 effects at higher doses.

Question 26

What is Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine) primarily used for?

Answer 26

Used mostly in horses

It is a potent anti-inflammatory.

Question 27

What is Phenylbutazone commonly referred to as?

Answer 27

‘Bute’

It is primarily used in horses for pain relief.