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Duplicate of Pharmacology Final Review
Duplicate of Pharmacology Final Review
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1
Phenobarbital is an example of what type of drug?
anticonvulsant
alpha 2 agonist
phenothiazine derivative
dissociative
2
Which of the following products has an antibacterial, antifungal and glucocorticoid drug in it?
nitrofurazone
panalog
conofite
kopertox
3
Phenylpropanolamine is an example of what type of drug?
a phenothiazine derivative
an adrenergic drug that treats urinary incontinence
a vasodilator
an anticonvulsant
4
Which of the following drugs would be given to make a dog vomit after ingesting a toxin?
metoclopermide
apomorphine
carprofen
glycopyrrolate
5
What is the active ingredient in feline Revolution?
selamectin
ivermectin
fipronil
amitraz
6
Which of the following is an example of an anti emetic?
sucralfate
maropitant citrate
apomorphine
carprofen
7
Use of a drug in any manner other than its approved indicated use is called:
compounding
prescribing
illegal use
extra label use
8
Which group of anesthetics causes muscle rigidity and mild analgesia?
dissociatives
barbiturates
inhalants
propofol
9
How is acetylcholine normally deactivated at the neuromuscular junction?
it is degraded by the warmer temperatures at the NMJ.
it is completely overridden
it has a half life of 2 to four minutes
its is inactivated by acetylcholinesterase
10
Which of the following drugs would most likely be administered during a dental nerve block?
diazepam
gabapentin
carprofen
bupivicaine
11
Antidepressant medications are used in animals to address:
chronic pain
bipolar disorder
problem behaviors
attention deficit disorder
12
The drug given in cardiac arrest to "jump start" the heart is:
epinephrine
sodium bicarbonate
atropine
methylprednisone
13
Which of the following is an example of an antitussive drug?
buprenorphine
butorphanol
prednisone
meloxicam
14
Given a pure solution, how would you make 500 ml of a 50% solution?
Take 250 ml of pure solution and add 250 ml of sterile water
Add 100 ml of sterile water to 400 ml of pure solution
Add 5000 ml of sterile water to 500 ml of 50% solution
Add 500 ml of 100% solution to 500 ml of water
15
Ivermectin can be used in treating all stages of heartworm disease except:
the microfilariae
the third stage larvae
the juveniles
the adults
16
What chemical is used to sterilize rubber and plastics?
sodium bicarbonate
chlorhexadine
steam
ethylene oxide
17
One liquid ounce is equal to how many milliliters?
15 ml
60 ml
1 ml
30 ml
18
Tissue necrosis will occur if ___ is administered perivascularly.
dexmedetomidine
methoxital
thiopental
pentobarbital
19
What type of laxative loosens stool by pulling water into the colon and increasing water in poo
osmotics
emollients
contact
bulk forming
20
Manufacturer's of hw preventative recommend that dogs be __ b4 they r started on preventative.
microfilaria negative
ten pound
spayed or neutered
inside dogs only
21
Iatrogenic disease is caused by:
the treatment
glucocorticoid drugs
steroids
endocrine imbalance
22
A client calls to report her new pet needs antibiotics. What do you say?
all of the above
explain that a tech cannot dispense the medication
explain to client that a vet must examine the animal first
explain that antibiotics need a prescription to be dispensed
23
Aspirin and carprofen are both examples of:
free radicals
glucocorticoids
non steroidal anti inflammatories
antihistamines
24
A nutraceutical is a(n):
food
nutritional supplement
nutrient with a drug like effect
drug
25
Who governs the use of biologics, like vaccines?
USDA
EPA
DEA
FDA
26
Probiotics and prebiotics are used to:
support healthy gut flora
rebuild joint tissue
treat infection
reduce inflammation
27
Gabapentin is a(n):
benzodiazepine
sodium channel blocker
antiepileptic
nutraceutical
28
Atipamezole is a reversal agent for:
ketamine
butorphanol
dexmedetomidine
acepromazine
29
Opioid analgesics work by
preventing pain signals from reaching the spinal cord
reducing inflammation in the tissues
anesthetizing the patient
blocking pain signals in the brain
30
Which drugs acts peripherally by reducing the prostaglandin production in area of tissue damage
non steroidal anti inflammatories
alpha 2 agonists
barbiturates
local anesthetics
31
Hypothyroidism can be treated with:
radioactive iodine
T4 supplementation
methimazole
thyroidectomy
32
A drug's margin of safety is also known as:
the therapeutic index
dose regimen
effective dose 50
the dose
33
A patient is infected with Dipylidium caninum; you tell the owner that the vet will prescribe:
albendazole
ivermectin
metronidazole
praziquantel
34
What part of the brain stimulates vomiting?
cerebrum
ventricles
brain stem
cerebellum
35
Chemotherapeutic drugs are:
only effective against tumor cells
safe for healthy adults to handle
effective against any dividing cells
selective for only animal cells
36
Which of the following drug calms an anxious patient but will not necessarily reduce awareness?
tranquilizer
sedative
isoflurane
anticholinergic
37
Which of the following sedatives produces analgesia in the horse, still allows horse to kick...
xylazine
diazepam
yohimbine
ketamine
38
Which of the following antibiotics are not recommended for young animals?
cephalosporins
penicillins
sulfonamides
fluoroquinolones
39
Drugs that increase the force of contraction of the heart are also called:
negative inotropic drugs
positive inotropic drugs
negative chronotropic drugs
positive chronotropic drugs
40
Dexamethasone and prednisone are both examples of:
antibiotics
glucocorticoids
non steroidal anti inflammatories
antihistamines
41
Antimicrobial medications must be given:
on a full stomach for proper absorption
as prescribed by the vet until gone
until the pet feels better
as needed to control the symptoms of infection
42
Lime sulfur is often used as a dip treatment for what condition?
flea allergy dermatitis
demodectic mange
skin allergies
ringworm
43
Which is an example of a bulk forming laxative?
bran
docusate calcium
pepticase
poloxalene
44
What is another term used when discussing a drug's biotransformation in the body?
excretion
distribution
absorption
metabolism
45
What is the number of times inventory is depleted and replenished each year?
turnover rate
dispensing history
inventory management
order record
46
Which statement is false in regard to vaccine administration?
can be given IM or SQ
any component of the vaccine can cause a reaction
vaccines are not guaranteed to work
vaccines should be given as soon as possible to nursing pets
47
Ectoparasite chemicals used to quickly treat the indoor environment are known as:
dusts
foggers
topical long acting
yard sprays
48
Methocarbamol is an example of a(n):
synthetic opioid
neuromuscular blocking agent
anabolic steroid
skeletal muscle spasmolytic
49
When someone describes a 1:10 dilution, what exactly does this mean?
1 part chemical to 10 parts water
1 part water to 9 parts chemical
1 part chemical to 9 parts water
1 part water to 10 parts chemical
50
Which of the following is an example of a gas inhalant anesthetic?
sevoflurane
oxygen
acetylcysteine
naloxonase
51
What is a disadvantage of using oral forms of flea prevention?
they provide quick knock down effects
these products must be diluted before use
these products work for a specified amount of time
the flea needs to take a blood meal to get the medication
52
Which group of growth promotants causes tissue building and promotes RBC formation?
antimicrobials
progesterones
estradiol
anabolic steroids
53
Which of the following drugs used as a sedative, induction agent and maintenance anesthetic?
diazepam
thiopental
propofol
ketamine
54
1 tablespoon equals ___ ml's.
3
10
5
15
55
What is the name of the pill that kills all adult fleas within 30 min & safe to use on neonates
Revolution
Capstar
Heartgard
Vectra
56
What chemical is found in products like Betadine and Lugol's solution?
propylene glycol
chlorhexadine
iodine
acetic acid
57
A parenteral drug is administered:
not via the GI tract
orally
intramuscularly only
topically
58
Which of the following drugs is a loop diuretic, often used in CHF cases.
lactated ringers
enalipril
ivermectin
furosemide
59
Melarsomine is an example of a(n):
antitrematodal
adulticide used to treat heartworm disease
group of quick kill chemicals found in flea products
coccidiostat
60
Who is in charge of developing and approving topical pesticides?
FDA
EPA
USDA
DEA
61
Which of the following is not a veterinary technician responsibility?
prescribing medications
calculating medication doses
administering medications
observing effects of medications
62
Prednisone should not be given with:
meloxicam
diphenhydramine
famotidine
midazolam
63
Agent that stops/ inhibits growth of microorganisms-not necessarily kill them contains suffix:
-biotic
-pathogenic
-static
-cidal
64
If a pet has ascites d/t CHF, what drug will be given to remove the fluid build up?
diuretics
opioids
steroids
anti inflammatories
65
Which of the following is an NMDA antagonist medication?
lidocaine
meperidine
dexmedetomidine
ketamine
66
What category of drug stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system or homeostatic function?
dopaminergic
sympathetic
adrenergic
cholinergic
67
Which of the following is an example of drug compounding?
adding flavor to formulated drugs
splitting a pill along its score line
dispensing an unopened bottle of pills to a client
using expired drugs to treat an animal's illness
68
Sulfa drugs work by
preventing DNA synthesis
damaging microbial cell membranes
disrupting microbial protein synthesis
disrupting microbial metabolic activity
69
What is important to remember when giving intravenous calcium to treat hypocalcemia?
administer rapidly because calcium is cardiotoxic
administer slowly because calcium is cardiotoxic
calcium should not be given IV
calcium should be diluted in 5L of sterile water for IV use
70
Which of the following is NOT an example of a method of microbial control?
oxidation of proteins
coagulation of proteins
replication of DNA
alteration of cell wall permeability
71
Which dog should use of Ivermectin products be limited or used under very careful observation?
Collies or collie mixes
Terriers or terrier mixes
Chihuahua or chihuahua mixes
only a concern in longhair cats
72
26 kg dog needs atropine at 0.02mg/ kg. Concentration of atropine is 0.5mg/ml. How much in mls?
0.4 ml
0.2 ml
2.08 ml
1.04 ml
73
A tranquilizer and/or sedative combined with an opioid or alpha 2 agonist is called:
a cyclohexamine
a neurolepatnalgesic
a barbiturate
an anticholinergic
74
Pyrethroids are an example of a(n):
antitrematodal
group of quick kill chemicals found in flea products
coccidostat
adulticide used to treat heartworm disease
75
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the efficacy of microbial control methods?
presence of organic debris may interfere with effectivness
temperature has no effect on efficacy
most methods have minimum exposure times
may be adversely affected by mixing with other chemicals
76
What is the main long term treatment for rodenticide toxicity?
xylazine
vitamin k
activated charcoal
famotidine
77
What type of respiratory drug inhibits cough production?
anti asthmatic
antihistamine
antitussive
antiemetic
78
Which of the opioid receptors do we consider the most powerful?
mu
delta
sigma
kappa
79
Convert 27.5 kg to pounds.
123.75 lb
60.5 lb
12.5 lb
55 lb
80
Antimicrobial drugs would be ineffective for which of the following types of organisms?
nematode
bacteria
yeast
fungus
81
Which of the following is an effective anti diarrheal medication?
NSAID
stimulant
hyperosmotic
mild opioid
82
The DEA requires separate inventory and use records to be kept for:
schedule I and II controlled substances
all oral medications
all injectable medications
all controlled substances
83
Which of the following is a central nervous system stimulant?
dobutamine
doxapram
dopamine
dexmedetomidine
84
Which of the following is an example of a non steroidal topical anti pruritic?
fluocinolone
polymixin
oatmeal
miconazole
85
Cleaning of contaminated waste from the environment is important when treating an animal with:
antinematodals
anticestodals
antitrematodals
coccidiostats
86
Pre-anesthetic drugs are commonly used for all of the following advantages except:
analgesia
respiratory stimulant
sedation
safe handling
87
Which of the following drugs treats canine cognitive dysfunction?
hydrocodone
seligiline
xylazine
methimazole
88
Which of the following is an example of a trematode?
tapeworm
lung fluke
hookworm
coccidia
89
Ketamine is an example of what type of drug?
antihistamine
dissociative
anticonvulsant
opioid
90
Which is not an adverse reaction to a vaccine?
urticaria
salivation
dyspnea
polyphagia
91
Which of the following drugs are effective against cestodes?
praziquantel
marquis paste
metronidazole
panacur
92
Which of the following drugs is a vasodilator, often used in hypertensive cats?
guafenesin
meloxicam
enalapril
doxapram
93
What NSAID is commonly used for pain relief or lameness and colic in horses?
phenylbutazone
aspirin
ibruprofen
etodolac
94
Drugs that increase the heart rate are also called:
negative chronotropic drugs
positive chronotropic drugs
positive inotropic drugs
negative inotropic drugs
95
Enalipril is an example of a(n):
hemostatic drug
hypertensive drug
vasodilator
fibrinolytic
96
Pyrantel pamoate is an example of a(n):
topical flea and tick treatment with residual activity
chemical that mimics juvenile hormone of insects
safe antinematodal drug that should be shaken prior to use
coccidiostat
97
In large animals, vaccinations are routinely given:
IV
SQ
IM
ID
98
Convert 5% to mg/ml.
5 mg/ml
50 mg/ml
500 g/100 ml
500 mg/ml
99
Which of the following drugs may cause histamine release when administered intravenously?
neither of the above
morphine
meperidine
both of the above
100
What is the active ingredient in Frontline Plus flea/ tick products for dogs and cats?
amitraz
ivermectin
selamectin
fipronil