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Quiz by Kelly Kinsinger, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Kelly Kinsinger
almost 6 years ago
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Question 1
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The term______ refers to the large intestine.
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gastric
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enteric
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colonic
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temporal
Question 2
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The term_______ refers to the stomach.
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gastric
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enteric
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colonic
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temporal
Question 3
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The term ________ refers to the small intestine.
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gastric
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enteric
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colonic
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temporal
Question 4
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The term __________ refers to the colon.
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gastric
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enteric
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colonic
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temporal
Question 5
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The ________ cranial nerve carries parasympathetic impulses from the brain to a wide variety of thoracic and abdominal organs.
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trigeminal
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brachial
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sciatic
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vagus
Question 6
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Drugs that mimic the neurotransmitter acetylcholine produce affects like the parasympathetic nervous system and are called _________________.
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parasympathomimetics
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sympathomimetics
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parasympatholytics
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sympatholytics
Question 7
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A ___________ drug produces vomiting needed to remove a toxic substance from the GI tract.
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enteric
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emetic
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eructic
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paraemetic
Question 8
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A specialized cluster of receptors called the chemorecreptor trigger zone (CRTZ or CTZ) are
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a cluster of receptors that can stimulate vomiting.
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adjacent to the emetic center in the brain.
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constantly monitor the blood and CSF for chemicals that stimulate vomiting
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All of the above
Question 9
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Emetics must be used after their risk-to-benefit ratio has been calculated. Which of the following is not a consideration in this calculation?
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Caustic nature of the materials ingested
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Consciousness level of the patient
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Influence of drugs given on the gag reflex
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Age of the patient
Question 10
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Hydrogen peroxide 3% is used as a local emetic for dogs because it acts
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upon the CRTZ.
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as a GI irritant.
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upon the emotional center.
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upon the Central emesis center.
Question 11
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For metoclopramide all of the following are true, but
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it is a broad spectrum centrally acting antiemetic.
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it has local antiemetic activity.
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it is known by the trade name Reglan.
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it is more effective in cats than dogs.
Question 12
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Osmotic or malabsorptive diarrhea can be caused by all but
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exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
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laxative drugs.
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undigested food.
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bacterial toxins.
Question 13
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All of the following are characteristics of activated charcoal except
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black colored and messy.
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ineffective for alcohol poisoning.
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ineffective for lead poisoning.
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works by adsorbing toxins.
Question 14
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Which of the following pairs are types of cathartic medications?
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Emollient and Bulk
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Osmotic and Irritant
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Purgative and Bulk
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Central and Peripheral
Question 15
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H2 blockers provide relief to animals with gastric upset by functioning to
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convert two hydrogen ions to H2.
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bind to opioid receptors in the stomach.
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increasing the release of HCl in the stomach.
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prevent histamine receptor activation.
Question 16
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Which drug is classified as a gastroprotectant, meaning it coats sites of ulcerated gastric mucosa and protects them from further damage?
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Ranitidine
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Sucralfate
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Omeprazole
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Misoprostal
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Magnesium chloride
Question 17
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What time of the year should clinics make sure they are stocked up on antibloat medication such as poloxalene?
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Spring
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Summer
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Autumn
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Winter
Question 18
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What is the drug of choice to treat both anaerobic bacterial enteritis and giardiasis in companion animals?
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Penicillin
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Cephalexin
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Metronidazole
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Sulfasalazine
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Metaclopramide
Question 19
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What is the name of the medication that is both an antibiotic as well as an anti-inflammatory?
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Penicillin
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Cephalexin
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Metronidazole
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Sulfasalazine
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Metoclopramide
Question 20
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Which of the following enzymes is not involved in exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)?
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Lipase
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Amylase
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Lactase
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Protease
Question 21
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Which statement is false concerning the use of enzyme supplementation to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)?
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Tablet forms of the supplement should not be broken
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The stomach’s acidic pH inactivates many enzymes
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Pancreatic lipase effectively digests fats outside of the body
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Supplements are often mixed in food before feeding
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Because of lack of regulation, supplements may contain varying amounts of drug
Question 22
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What is a reason why many practitioners are reluctant to use glucocorticoids to treat gastrointestinal inflammation?
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Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatories
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Glucocorticoids increase gastric pH by decreasing stomach acid
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Glucocorticoids hasten gastric healing
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Glucocorticoids impair immune function
Question 23
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[blank_start]Secretory[blank_end] diarrhea can be caused by bacterial enterotoxins
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Secretory
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Excretory
Question 24
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[blank_start]Excretory[blank_end] diarrhea is caused by inflammation or damage to the intestinal wall
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Excretory
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Secretory
Question 25
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Parvo virus can cause [blank_start]Excretory[blank_end] diarrhea
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Excretory
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Secretory
Question 26
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[blank_start]Excretory[blank_end] diarrhea is transmissible gastroenteritis in pigs
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Excretory
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Secretory
Question 27
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Both Increases in and decreases in GI motility can lead to diarrhea
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- True
- False
Question 28
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Diarrhea can result from an increase or decrease in muscle tone within the GI tract
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- True
- False
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