RVT prep Exam 2

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Veterinary Medicine Quiz am RVT prep Exam 2, erstellt von Heather Jeeves am 20/04/2017.
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Zusammenfassung der Ressource

Frage 1

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What type of medication is sucralfate
Antworten
  • Antibloat
  • Antiulcer
  • Antidiarrheal
  • Anticonstipation

Frage 2

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What reproductive hormone can cause severe (and sometimes fatal) aplastic anemia or open-cervix pyometra several weeks after given?
Antworten
  • Human chorionic gonadotropin
  • Prostaglandin F2 alpha (dinoprosvt trmethamine)
  • Progestin (altrenogest)
  • Estradiol cypionate

Frage 3

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The active drug in ProHeart is moxidectin, a member of the drug class
Antworten
  • Pyrantel
  • Organophosphate
  • Avermectin
  • Arsenical

Frage 4

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Dr. Blackman prescribed antibiotic for rabbit with Pasturella infection and asked you to educate the client regarding special instructions for admin of the drug. You told the client that she should wear gloves when handling because it has been associated with a rare adverse reaction in humans; aplastic anemia. Based on this info, the drug that you dispensed was:
Antworten
  • Tetracycline
  • Erythromycin
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Gentamycin

Frage 5

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What fatal reaction to chloramphenicol has been reported in cats and people?
Antworten
  • Pulmonary edema
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Kidney failure
  • liver failure

Frage 6

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Which of the following drugs decreases gastric acid production by blocking histamine receptors in stomach?
Antworten
  • Famotidine (Pepcid)
  • Erythropoietin (epogen)
  • Omeprazole (prilosec)
  • Sucralfate (carafate)

Frage 7

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For what is syrup of ipecac used?
Antworten
  • To induce vomiting
  • To stimulate defecation to flush out poisons from distal bowel
  • To increase blood supply to GI tract
  • To stimulate duodenal movement to overcome constipation

Frage 8

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What antibacterial drug is also effective against protozoa such as Giardia?
Antworten
  • Sulfasalazine
  • Griseofulvin
  • Metronidazole
  • Clindamycin

Frage 9

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What is added to amoxicillin to make it resistant to penicillin-destroying B lactase enzymes produced by some bacteria?
Antworten
  • trimethoprim
  • piperonyl but oxide
  • ormetoprim
  • clavulanic acid

Frage 10

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What breed of dog has a blood-brain barrier that allows ivermectin to reach toxic concentrations within the brain more readily than in other breeds?
Antworten
  • Schnauzer
  • Collie
  • German Shepherd
  • Cocker spaniel

Frage 11

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Anticholinergic drugs like atropine are expected to have what effect on GI tract?
Antworten
  • increase movement of faces through bowel
  • decrease bowel motility
  • increase secretions by bowel
  • decrease ability of compounds to irritate bowel wall

Frage 12

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Psyllium and Metamucil are examples of:
Antworten
  • lubricants
  • bulk laxatives
  • saline cathartics
  • irritant cathartics

Frage 13

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The active drug in ProHeart is moxidectin of the drug class
Antworten
  • Pyrantel
  • Avermectin
  • Arsenical
  • Organophosphate

Frage 14

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What hormone is given to mares or cows for several days to mimic diestrus and then withdrawn to mimic natural lysis of the corpus lute and a return to proestrus?
Antworten
  • Progestin (altrenogest)
  • Prostaglandin F2 alpha (dinoprosvt tromethamine)
  • Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
  • Estradiol cypionate (ECP)

Frage 15

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Which of the following drugs is used as adulticide to treat heart worm positive dog
Antworten
  • Moxidectin (ProHeart)
  • Milbemycin (Interceptor)
  • Melarsomine (Immiticide)
  • Ivermectin (Heartgard)

Frage 16

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An animal that demonstrates an allergic response to penicillin administration should be given which antibiotic?
Antworten
  • Cephalosporin
  • Fluoroquinolone
  • Clindamycin
  • Sulfonamides

Frage 17

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Which statement regarding tetracyclines is true?
Antworten
  • They are unable to penetrate the bacterial cell wall
  • Currently many bacteria are resistant to them
  • They alter the permeability of the cell wall and cause lysis
  • They are bactericidal

Frage 18

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Altrenogest which is used for estrus synchronization in female animals is a synthetic
Antworten
  • Androgen
  • Estrogen
  • Progestin
  • Follicle stimulating hormone

Frage 19

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The most common adverse side effects of amino glycoside antimicrobials are
Antworten
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Nephrotoxocity and Ototoxicity
  • Ototoxicity and neurotoxicity
  • nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neurotoxicity

Frage 20

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How can a drug like neomycin which has severe risk of nephrotoxicity when administered by injection have little risk when administered topically or orally
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  • Little drug absorbed through skin
  • SQ enzymes inactivate drug
  • Absorbed drug is excreted so quick that it doesn't have time to damage kidneys
  • Some species are resistant to kidney damage that may result from drug

Frage 21

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Antimicrobial drugs like enrofloxacin (baytril), marbofloxacin (zeniquin) and obifloxacin (orbit) all belong to which group?
Antworten
  • Penicillins
  • Flouroquinolones
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Cephalosporins

Frage 22

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The emetic of choice in dogs is
Antworten
  • Apomorphine
  • Xylazine
  • Syrup of ipecac
  • Hydrogen peroxide

Frage 23

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Griseofulvin (fulvisin) is used in cats, dogs, and horses to treat what?
Antworten
  • Nematode infection
  • dermatophytosis
  • Staphylococcus pyoderma
  • rickettsial disease

Frage 24

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Which of these drugs is not anti fungal?
Antworten
  • clotrimazole
  • sulfadimethoxine
  • griseofulvin
  • ketoconazole

Frage 25

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The use of fluoroquinolone as anti-infective agents should be done with great caution or not at all in
Antworten
  • birds
  • cats
  • horses
  • dogs

Frage 26

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What reproductive hormone can produce pyometra in dogs? It is also used in pregnant mares in attempt to keep from prematurely aborting fetus
Antworten
  • progesterone
  • prostaglandin
  • estrogen
  • gonadotropin

Frage 27

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A drugs package insert states drugg is anticestodal. What parasite does it kill?
Antworten
  • Protozoa
  • Tapeworms
  • Flukes
  • Ascarids

Frage 28

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Certain bacteria especially Staph produces enzyme b-lactamase that destroys many penicillin drugs. Which is one penicillin that is not destroyed by B-lactamase?
Antworten
  • Amoxicillin
  • Cloxacillin
  • Penicillin G
  • Hetacillin

Frage 29

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Ceftifur is classified on the package insert as a 3rd generation cephalsporin antibiotic cefadroxil is classified as a 1st generation cephalosporin. how do 3rd differ from 1st?
Antworten
  • third generation have better gram-negative activity
  • third generation last longer in body, given once daily
  • third-generation better absorbed when given orally
  • third-generation have fewer side effects and adverse reactions

Frage 30

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A heart worm preventative that is also approved for the treatment of ear mites and sarcastic mange is
Antworten
  • Ivermectin
  • Milbemycin
  • Selamectin
  • Diethylcarbamazine

Frage 31

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The best means of assuring that a particular antibiotic treatment will be successful is to
Antworten
  • Collect sample from affected area for culture and sensitivity
  • Use highest dose that is considered non-toxic
  • Use broad-spectrum antibiotic
  • Treat no less than full 2 weeks

Frage 32

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What anti-infective compounds when given to juvenile animals can impair cartilage development?
Antworten
  • macrolides
  • cephalosporins
  • penicillins
  • fluoroquinolone

Frage 33

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What is the effect of prostaglandin F2 alpha on the reproductive system?
Antworten
  • Luteolysis
  • Ovulation
  • Follicle stimulation
  • Copus luteum formation

Frage 34

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A very useful group of broad spectrum drugs whose popularity has more recently declined because numerous potential side effects: keratoconjunctivitis sicca, plyarthritis, hematuria, photosensitivity, hypothyroidism is the
Antworten
  • fluoroquinolones
  • macrolides
  • sulfonamides
  • tetracyclines

Frage 35

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Mr. Williams just adopted a mixed-breed pup from local shelter. Suggested bring to vet to treat worms noticed in faces. Wants to save money and went to local pet store: He purchased:
Antworten
  • Piperazine
  • Fenbendazole
  • Pyrantel pamote
  • Ivermectin

Frage 36

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Griseofulvin acts on
Antworten
  • Gram + bacteria
  • Gram - bacteria and gram + bacteria
  • Gram - bacteria
  • Dermatophytes

Frage 37

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Fleet enemas are contraindicated in what species?
Antworten
  • cats
  • horses
  • pigs
  • ruminants

Frage 38

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What drug is most likely prescribed to prevent motion sickness in dogs and cats?
Antworten
  • ace
  • apomorphine
  • atropine
  • syrup of ipecac

Frage 39

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What drug is used as contraceptive in dogs and sometimes for correction of behavioural problems in cats?
Antworten
  • Altrenogest
  • Dinoprost tromethamine
  • Estradiol cypionate
  • Megestrol acetate

Frage 40

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What drug is used most commonly as microfilaricide in treatment of heart worm disease?
Antworten
  • Piperazine
  • Diethylcarbamazine
  • Thiacetarsemide
  • Ivermectin

Frage 41

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Aminoglycosides if given at high dose or by continuous IV infusion cause damage to:
Antworten
  • lungs and liver
  • inner ear and kidney
  • kidney and liver
  • liver and inner ear

Frage 42

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The anti-infective drug that should be avoided in all food-producing animals is
Antworten
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Cephalexin
  • Enrofloxacin
  • Lincosamides

Frage 43

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Which of the following drugs does NOT have antiemetic action?
Antworten
  • Metoclopromide
  • Antihistamines
  • Phenothiazines
  • Apomorphine

Frage 44

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Cimetidine and ranitidine are often called H2 blockers, traditionally referred to as histamine receptors. For what are they used?
Antworten
  • Antidiarrheal
  • Antacid
  • Laxative
  • Rumen stimulant

Frage 45

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Because of manner in which excreted, sulphonamides are often effective against infections of
Antworten
  • Nervous tissue
  • Joint capsules
  • Urinary tract
  • Skin

Frage 46

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Serious potential side effects of estrogen admin include
Antworten
  • Hemorrhage and thromboembolism
  • Cardiac arrhythmias and pulmonary edema
  • Renal failure and gastric ulcers
  • Bone marrow suppression and pyometra

Frage 47

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Kaolin and pectin and bismuth subsalicylate are examples of
Antworten
  • Narcotinc analgesics
  • Protectants
  • Anticholinergics
  • Antispasmodics

Frage 48

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Commonly used glucocorticoids affect the CBC. What are the effects of glucocorticoid use on the CBC?
Antworten
  • Neutrophils increased, eosinophils decreased, lymphocytes decreased
  • Neutrophils decreased, eosinophils increased, lymphocytes decreased
  • Neutrophils decreased, eosinophils decreased, lymphocytes increased
  • Neutrophils increased, eosinophils increased, lymphocytes increased

Frage 49

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The type of drug that would be helpful for patient with productive cough is
Antworten
  • Antitussive
  • Antihistamine
  • Analgesic
  • Expectorant

Frage 50

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A dog diagnosed with a mast cell tumor is scheduled for surgery. The vet chooses to pretreat the dog with H1 blocker to prevent negative effects of histamine release when tump is manipulated. Which may be chosen?
Antworten
  • Sulfasalazine
  • Methiamazole
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Vincristine

Frage 51

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Spironolactone, chlorothiazide, furosemide are classified as
Antworten
  • vasodilators
  • diuretics
  • antiarrhythmics
  • positive inotropes

Frage 52

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The diuretic drug used most commonly in patents with congestive heart failure is
Antworten
  • spironolactone
  • furosemide
  • mannitol
  • chlorothiazide

Frage 53

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Erythropoietin is primarily used in following feline patients
Antworten
  • cats with anemia from rodenticide toxicity
  • cats suffering Tylenol toxicity
  • cats with anemia due to chronic renal failure
  • cats with aortic thromboembolism secondary to cardiomyopathy

Frage 54

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Lidocaine is primarily used to control which abnormaily?
Antworten
  • atrial bradyarrhythmias
  • excessive urine output
  • ventricular tachyarrhythmias
  • hypertension

Frage 55

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Terbutaline, albuterol, and metaproterenol are described as selective B2 adrenergic agonists. They are used in vet medicine to
Antworten
  • treat feline asthma or other bronchoconstrictive diseases
  • treat low blood pressure caused by shock
  • suppress a productive couch, such as in bronchopneumonia
  • stimulate secretions within resp tree to aid the mucocillary apparatus

Frage 56

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Which of the following is/are not a side effect or oral glucocorticoid admin in dogs?
Antworten
  • Polyphagia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Vomiting
  • Polyuria, polydipsia

Frage 57

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A 12 year old spayed female golden retriever is brought to your clinic with history of waking up in bed in puddle of urine. A CBC, profile, and urinalysis reveal no sign of urinary tract disease. the doctor tells you to fill a prescription for phenylpropanolamine. The doctor is choosing this drug because:
Antworten
  • it treats urinary incontinence by increasing urthral sphincter tone
  • It treats bladder atony by decreasing bladder tone
  • It treats urinary incontinence by decreasing urethral sphincter tone
  • it treats bladder Antony by increasing bladder tone

Frage 58

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For what disease are methiamazole and propylthioouracil used?
Antworten
  • hyperthyroidism in cats
  • hypothyroidism in dogs
  • cushings disease in dogs
  • Addison's disease in dogs

Frage 59

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Dr. Charles is performing a c-section on Sadie a 3 year old Dalmatian. The smallest pup was not breathing spontaneously so the doctor asked you to give the following resp stimulant:
Antworten
  • doxocapram HCL
  • theophylline
  • albuterol
  • terbutaline

Frage 60

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The category of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors has which effect on body?
Antworten
  • enhances production angiotensin II
  • Decreased preload and after load on heart
  • enhances fluid retention in body
  • increases preload and after load on heart

Frage 61

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The primary function of insulin is to
Antworten
  • control repro function
  • regulate digestion through secretion of gastrointestinal hormones
  • facilitate the entry of glucose into cells
  • regulate the metabolic processes of body

Frage 62

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Which of following drugs most commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in dogs?
Antworten
  • Diethylcarbamazine
  • Phenylpropanolamine
  • Bethanechol
  • Ace

Frage 63

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Anticoagulant diluted in saline or sterile water for injection to form a flush solution for preventing blood clots in IV catheters is
Antworten
  • Coumarin
  • Acid citrate dextrose
  • EDTA
  • heparin

Frage 64

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What is a potential electrolyte imbalance that can occur as a result of admin loop diuretic to a small animal
Antworten
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hyperkalemia

Frage 65

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Because digoxin has narrow therapeutic index, vet techs and owners of animals that receive digoxin must be able to detect early signs of digoxin toxicity such as:
Antworten
  • increase urination, increased water consumption
  • wobbly gait, fainting, disorientation
  • decreases appetite, anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting
  • increased coughing and difficulty breathing

Frage 66

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A 3 month old chow chow is presented to pet emergency clinic because it has eaten a box of warfarin based rat poison. Which is used to treat this?
Antworten
  • Streptokinase
  • Coumarin
  • Protamine sulfate
  • Vitamin K

Frage 67

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Which of these drugs is available over the counter as antitussive?
Antworten
  • Butorphanol
  • Codeine
  • Dextromethorphan
  • Hydrocodone

Frage 68

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An asthmatic cat may receive which drug for bronchodilator effect?
Antworten
  • Digoxin
  • Histamine
  • Prednisone
  • Theophylline

Frage 69

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Glucocorticoids are often used in vet meds for treatment for all of the following except:
Antworten
  • Infections
  • Allergies
  • Muscoskeletal problems
  • Immune-mediated disease

Frage 70

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Drugs that reduce the viscosity of secretions in the resp tract are called
Antworten
  • Antihistamines
  • Antitussives
  • Expectorants
  • Antiinflamatories

Frage 71

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Chronic use of moderate-to-high doses of glucocorticoids may result in the developemnt of
Antworten
  • Cushings disease
  • Addisons disease
  • Insulinoma
  • Diabetes mellitus

Frage 72

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Resuspension of NPH insulin is done by
Antworten
  • Refrigeration of bottle
  • gentle heating of bottle in warm water
  • gentle rolling of bottle
  • vigorous shaking

Frage 73

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Oral hypoglycemic drugs such as glipizide are used to treat
Antworten
  • diabetic ketoacidosis
  • hypoglycemia
  • non-insulin dependant diabetes
  • pancreatitis

Frage 74

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Cosmos an 11 year old M/C pug has been diagnosed with mitral insufficiency and was referred to a vet cardiologist. The specialist decided to initiate treatment with digoxin a positive inotrope and negative chronotrope. This means that it
Antworten
  • Increases force of contraction, decreases heart rate
  • Increases peripheral vascular resistance and decreases cardiac output
  • Increases blood pressure and decreases cardiac output
  • Increases heart rate and decreases blood pressure

Frage 75

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Drugs that are described as B2 adrenergic receptor stimulators have what effect on resp tree?
Antworten
  • Bronchoconstriction
  • Increase volume of sticky mucoid secretions
  • Increase volume watery secretions
  • Cause bronchodilator

Frage 76

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A vet prescribes erythropoietin for use in a dog in terminal renal failure. Why was this prescribed?
Antworten
  • For its ability to stimulate RBC production and release
  • For ability to reduce hypertension
  • For its immunosuppressive activity
  • For its fibrinolytic activity

Frage 77

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By what route is insulin usually administered inc cases of uncomplicated diabetes?
Antworten
  • Oral
  • IV
  • SQ
  • IM

Frage 78

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Sox a 10 year old M/C Siamese X, was brought to emergency hospital crying in pain and unable to walk. He was diagnosed with an arterial thromboembolism secondary to cardiomyopathy. The treatment for this condition is:
Antworten
  • hemostatic drug
  • hematinic drug
  • fibrinolytic drug
  • anticoagulant drug

Frage 79

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Butorphannol and hydrocodone are examples of
Antworten
  • Antihistamines
  • Mucolytics
  • Antitussives
  • Expectorants

Frage 80

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Drugs used to increase airflow through resp passageways narrowed by contraction of smooth muscle around them are called:
Antworten
  • antitussives
  • antihistamines
  • expectorants
  • Bronchodilators

Frage 81

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Which of the following side effects is commonly seen with many cancer chemotherapeutic drugs?
Antworten
  • immunosuppression
  • hyperglycemia
  • constipation
  • hyperphagia

Frage 82

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The drug most commonly used in treating animals with hypothyroidism is
Antworten
  • thyroid extract
  • synthetic levothyroixine (T4)
  • thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • synthetic liothyronine (t3)

Frage 83

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What is not a short-term effect of corticosteroid therapy?
Antworten
  • delayed healing
  • polyuria
  • osteoporosis
  • polyphasic

Frage 84

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Nitroglycerin is sometimes used as a paste applied to the pinna or to the abdominal skin in dogs with cardiovascular disease. Nitroglycerin has what therapeutic effect?
Antworten
  • Increases strength of heart contractions
  • Decrease HR
  • Causes bronchodilation
  • Causes vasodilation

Frage 85

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An expectorant is a drug that acts to
Antworten
  • reduce allergic compound of resp disease
  • suppress inflammatory cells in resp tract
  • suppress productive cough
  • liquefy and dilute viscous secretions in resp tract

Frage 86

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Which of the following drugs is classified as an osmotic diuretic and is often used to reduce intracranial pressure or treat oliguric renal failure?
Antworten
  • furosemide
  • bethanechol
  • propranolol
  • mannitol

Frage 87

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Methylxanthines are often used to improve breathing in cardiac patients and patients with resp disease. What drugs are methylxanthines used for this purpose?
Antworten
  • Codeine and dextromethorphan
  • Theophylline and aminophylline
  • Hydrocodone and butorphanol
  • Guaifenesin and propranolol

Frage 88

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Drugs that effectively block cough reflex are:
Antworten
  • antihistamines
  • mucolytics
  • expectorants
  • antitussives

Frage 89

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Epinephrine
Antworten
  • decreases heart rate
  • should be used to reverse effects of ace
  • increases HR
  • decreases blood pressure

Frage 90

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Which of the following drugs is used to treat feline hypertension?
Antworten
  • Amitriptyine
  • Atropine
  • Erythromycin
  • Amlodipine

Frage 91

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A cat diagnosed with hyperthyroidism may be offered a number of treatment options, including all but which of the following?
Antworten
  • Fenbendazole medical management
  • Thyroidectomy surgery
  • Radioactive iodine-131 treatment
  • methimazole medical treatment

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Common drugs of plant origin, such as digoxin and atropine are ineffective in a cow when administered orally because of
Antworten
  • digestive microorganisms
  • methane gas
  • eructation
  • the large size of the lumen

Frage 93

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A chronotropic agent affects the
Antworten
  • rate of relaxation
  • rhythm of contraction
  • rate of contraction
  • force of contraction

Frage 94

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Insulin concentration is measured in
Antworten
  • Milliequivalents per milliliter
  • units per millilitre
  • grams per milliliter
  • milligrams per milliliter

Frage 95

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Hyperthyroid cats have heart rates over 200 beats/min because of large numbers of B1 sympathetic receptors in their heart that make the heart more sensitive to epinephrine and norepinephrine. This high heart rate is an anesthetic risk. What drug is used to slow the heart rate and decrease arrhythmias associated with B1 receptor stimulation?
Antworten
  • Quinidine
  • Digoxin
  • Propranolol
  • Lidocaine

Frage 96

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The common side effect of drugs that cause vasodilation is
Antworten
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Bradycardia
  • hypotension

Frage 97

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It is essential for vet techs to educate clients expected to treat their pets with insulin. Which of the following statements is true?
Antworten
  • The injection is given in the same site each time
  • The bottle of insulin should be shaken before use
  • Insulin can be stored at room temp inbetween uses
  • Insulin should be given with a meal
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