Pregunta 1
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What type of medication is sucralfate
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Antibloat
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Antiulcer
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Antidiarrheal
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Anticonstipation
Pregunta 2
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What reproductive hormone can cause severe (and sometimes fatal) aplastic anemia or open-cervix pyometra several weeks after given?
Pregunta 3
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The active drug in ProHeart is moxidectin, a member of the drug class
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Pyrantel
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Organophosphate
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Avermectin
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Arsenical
Pregunta 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:
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Tetracycline
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Erythromycin
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Chloramphenicol
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Gentamycin
Pregunta 5
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What fatal reaction to chloramphenicol has been reported in cats and people?
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Pulmonary edema
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Aplastic anemia
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Kidney failure
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liver failure
Pregunta 6
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Which of the following drugs decreases gastric acid production by blocking histamine receptors in stomach?
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Famotidine (Pepcid)
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Erythropoietin (epogen)
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Omeprazole (prilosec)
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Sucralfate (carafate)
Pregunta 7
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For what is syrup of ipecac used?
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To induce vomiting
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To stimulate defecation to flush out poisons from distal bowel
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To increase blood supply to GI tract
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To stimulate duodenal movement to overcome constipation
Pregunta 8
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What antibacterial drug is also effective against protozoa such as Giardia?
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Sulfasalazine
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Griseofulvin
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Metronidazole
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Clindamycin
Pregunta 9
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What is added to amoxicillin to make it resistant to penicillin-destroying B lactase enzymes produced by some bacteria?
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trimethoprim
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piperonyl but oxide
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ormetoprim
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clavulanic acid
Pregunta 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?
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Schnauzer
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Collie
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German Shepherd
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Cocker spaniel
Pregunta 11
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Anticholinergic drugs like atropine are expected to have what effect on GI tract?
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increase movement of faces through bowel
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decrease bowel motility
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increase secretions by bowel
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decrease ability of compounds to irritate bowel wall
Pregunta 12
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Psyllium and Metamucil are examples of:
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lubricants
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bulk laxatives
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saline cathartics
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irritant cathartics
Pregunta 13
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The active drug in ProHeart is moxidectin of the drug class
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Pyrantel
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Avermectin
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Arsenical
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Organophosphate
Pregunta 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?
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Progestin (altrenogest)
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Prostaglandin F2 alpha (dinoprosvt tromethamine)
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
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Estradiol cypionate (ECP)
Pregunta 15
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Which of the following drugs is used as adulticide to treat heart worm positive dog
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Moxidectin (ProHeart)
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Milbemycin (Interceptor)
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Melarsomine (Immiticide)
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Ivermectin (Heartgard)
Pregunta 16
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An animal that demonstrates an allergic response to penicillin administration should be given which antibiotic?
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Cephalosporin
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Fluoroquinolone
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Clindamycin
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Sulfonamides
Pregunta 17
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Which statement regarding tetracyclines is true?
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They are unable to penetrate the bacterial cell wall
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Currently many bacteria are resistant to them
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They alter the permeability of the cell wall and cause lysis
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They are bactericidal
Pregunta 18
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Altrenogest which is used for estrus synchronization in female animals is a synthetic
Pregunta 19
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The most common adverse side effects of amino glycoside antimicrobials are
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Nephrotoxicity
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Nephrotoxocity and Ototoxicity
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Ototoxicity and neurotoxicity
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nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neurotoxicity
Pregunta 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
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SQ enzymes inactivate drug
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Absorbed drug is excreted so quick that it doesn't have time to damage kidneys
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Some species are resistant to kidney damage that may result from drug
Pregunta 21
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Antimicrobial drugs like enrofloxacin (baytril), marbofloxacin (zeniquin) and obifloxacin (orbit) all belong to which group?
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Penicillins
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Flouroquinolones
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Aminoglycosides
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Cephalosporins
Pregunta 22
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The emetic of choice in dogs is
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Apomorphine
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Xylazine
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Syrup of ipecac
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Hydrogen peroxide
Pregunta 23
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Griseofulvin (fulvisin) is used in cats, dogs, and horses to treat what?
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Nematode infection
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dermatophytosis
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Staphylococcus pyoderma
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rickettsial disease
Pregunta 24
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Which of these drugs is not anti fungal?
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clotrimazole
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sulfadimethoxine
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griseofulvin
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ketoconazole
Pregunta 25
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The use of fluoroquinolone as anti-infective agents should be done with great caution or not at all in
Pregunta 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
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progesterone
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prostaglandin
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estrogen
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gonadotropin
Pregunta 27
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A drugs package insert states drugg is anticestodal. What parasite does it kill?
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Protozoa
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Tapeworms
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Flukes
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Ascarids
Pregunta 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?
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Amoxicillin
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Cloxacillin
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Penicillin G
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Hetacillin
Pregunta 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?
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third generation have better gram-negative activity
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third generation last longer in body, given once daily
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third-generation better absorbed when given orally
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third-generation have fewer side effects and adverse reactions
Pregunta 30
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A heart worm preventative that is also approved for the treatment of ear mites and sarcastic mange is
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Ivermectin
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Milbemycin
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Selamectin
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Diethylcarbamazine
Pregunta 31
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The best means of assuring that a particular antibiotic treatment will be successful is to
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Collect sample from affected area for culture and sensitivity
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Use highest dose that is considered non-toxic
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Use broad-spectrum antibiotic
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Treat no less than full 2 weeks
Pregunta 32
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What anti-infective compounds when given to juvenile animals can impair cartilage development?
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macrolides
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cephalosporins
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penicillins
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fluoroquinolone
Pregunta 33
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What is the effect of prostaglandin F2 alpha on the reproductive system?
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Luteolysis
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Ovulation
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Follicle stimulation
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Copus luteum formation
Pregunta 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
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fluoroquinolones
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macrolides
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sulfonamides
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tetracyclines
Pregunta 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:
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Piperazine
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Fenbendazole
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Pyrantel pamote
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Ivermectin
Pregunta 36
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Griseofulvin acts on
Pregunta 37
Pregunta
Fleet enemas are contraindicated in what species?
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cats
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horses
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pigs
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ruminants
Pregunta 38
Pregunta
What drug is most likely prescribed to prevent motion sickness in dogs and cats?
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ace
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apomorphine
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atropine
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syrup of ipecac
Pregunta 39
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What drug is used as contraceptive in dogs and sometimes for correction of behavioural problems in cats?
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Altrenogest
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Dinoprost tromethamine
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Estradiol cypionate
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Megestrol acetate
Pregunta 40
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What drug is used most commonly as microfilaricide in treatment of heart worm disease?
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Piperazine
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Diethylcarbamazine
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Thiacetarsemide
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Ivermectin
Pregunta 41
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Aminoglycosides if given at high dose or by continuous IV infusion cause damage to:
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lungs and liver
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inner ear and kidney
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kidney and liver
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liver and inner ear
Pregunta 42
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The anti-infective drug that should be avoided in all food-producing animals is
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Chloramphenicol
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Cephalexin
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Enrofloxacin
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Lincosamides
Pregunta 43
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Which of the following drugs does NOT have antiemetic action?
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Metoclopromide
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Antihistamines
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Phenothiazines
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Apomorphine
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
Cimetidine and ranitidine are often called H2 blockers, traditionally referred to as histamine receptors. For what are they used?
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Antidiarrheal
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Antacid
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Laxative
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Rumen stimulant
Pregunta 45
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Because of manner in which excreted, sulphonamides are often effective against infections of
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Nervous tissue
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Joint capsules
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Urinary tract
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Skin
Pregunta 46
Pregunta
Serious potential side effects of estrogen admin include
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Hemorrhage and thromboembolism
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Cardiac arrhythmias and pulmonary edema
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Renal failure and gastric ulcers
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Bone marrow suppression and pyometra
Pregunta 47
Pregunta
Kaolin and pectin and bismuth subsalicylate are examples of
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Narcotinc analgesics
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Protectants
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Anticholinergics
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Antispasmodics
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
Commonly used glucocorticoids affect the CBC. What are the effects of glucocorticoid use on the CBC?
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Neutrophils increased, eosinophils decreased, lymphocytes decreased
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Neutrophils decreased, eosinophils increased, lymphocytes decreased
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Neutrophils decreased, eosinophils decreased, lymphocytes increased
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Neutrophils increased, eosinophils increased, lymphocytes increased
Pregunta 49
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The type of drug that would be helpful for patient with productive cough is
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Antitussive
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Antihistamine
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Analgesic
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Expectorant
Pregunta 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?
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Sulfasalazine
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Methiamazole
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Diphenhydramine
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Vincristine
Pregunta 51
Pregunta
Spironolactone, chlorothiazide, furosemide are classified as
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vasodilators
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diuretics
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antiarrhythmics
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positive inotropes
Pregunta 52
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The diuretic drug used most commonly in patents with congestive heart failure is
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spironolactone
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furosemide
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mannitol
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chlorothiazide
Pregunta 53
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Erythropoietin is primarily used in following feline patients
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cats with anemia from rodenticide toxicity
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cats suffering Tylenol toxicity
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cats with anemia due to chronic renal failure
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cats with aortic thromboembolism secondary to cardiomyopathy
Pregunta 54
Pregunta
Lidocaine is primarily used to control which abnormaily?
Pregunta 55
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Terbutaline, albuterol, and metaproterenol are described as selective B2 adrenergic agonists. They are used in vet medicine to
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treat feline asthma or other bronchoconstrictive diseases
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treat low blood pressure caused by shock
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suppress a productive couch, such as in bronchopneumonia
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stimulate secretions within resp tree to aid the mucocillary apparatus
Pregunta 56
Pregunta
Which of the following is/are not a side effect or oral glucocorticoid admin in dogs?
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Polyphagia
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Hyperglycemia
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Vomiting
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Polyuria, polydipsia
Pregunta 57
Pregunta
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:
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it treats urinary incontinence by increasing urthral sphincter tone
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It treats bladder atony by decreasing bladder tone
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It treats urinary incontinence by decreasing urethral sphincter tone
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it treats bladder Antony by increasing bladder tone
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
For what disease are methiamazole and propylthioouracil used?
Pregunta 59
Pregunta
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:
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doxocapram HCL
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theophylline
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albuterol
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terbutaline
Pregunta 60
Pregunta
The category of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors has which effect on body?
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enhances production angiotensin II
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Decreased preload and after load on heart
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enhances fluid retention in body
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increases preload and after load on heart
Pregunta 61
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The primary function of insulin is to
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control repro function
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regulate digestion through secretion of gastrointestinal hormones
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facilitate the entry of glucose into cells
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regulate the metabolic processes of body
Pregunta 62
Pregunta
Which of following drugs most commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in dogs?
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Diethylcarbamazine
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Phenylpropanolamine
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Bethanechol
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Ace
Pregunta 63
Pregunta
Anticoagulant diluted in saline or sterile water for injection to form a flush solution for preventing blood clots in IV catheters is
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Coumarin
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Acid citrate dextrose
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EDTA
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heparin
Pregunta 64
Pregunta
What is a potential electrolyte imbalance that can occur as a result of admin loop diuretic to a small animal
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Hypocalcemia
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Hypercalcemia
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Hypokalemia
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Hyperkalemia
Pregunta 65
Pregunta
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:
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increase urination, increased water consumption
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wobbly gait, fainting, disorientation
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decreases appetite, anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting
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increased coughing and difficulty breathing
Pregunta 66
Pregunta
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?
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Streptokinase
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Coumarin
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Protamine sulfate
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Vitamin K
Pregunta 67
Pregunta
Which of these drugs is available over the counter as antitussive?
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Butorphanol
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Codeine
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Dextromethorphan
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Hydrocodone
Pregunta 68
Pregunta
An asthmatic cat may receive which drug for bronchodilator effect?
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Digoxin
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Histamine
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Prednisone
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Theophylline
Pregunta 69
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Glucocorticoids are often used in vet meds for treatment for all of the following except:
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Infections
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Allergies
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Muscoskeletal problems
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Immune-mediated disease
Pregunta 70
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Drugs that reduce the viscosity of secretions in the resp tract are called
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Antihistamines
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Antitussives
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Expectorants
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Antiinflamatories
Pregunta 71
Pregunta
Chronic use of moderate-to-high doses of glucocorticoids may result in the developemnt of
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Cushings disease
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Addisons disease
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Insulinoma
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Diabetes mellitus
Pregunta 72
Pregunta
Resuspension of NPH insulin is done by
Pregunta 73
Pregunta
Oral hypoglycemic drugs such as glipizide are used to treat
Pregunta 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
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Increases force of contraction, decreases heart rate
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Increases peripheral vascular resistance and decreases cardiac output
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Increases blood pressure and decreases cardiac output
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Increases heart rate and decreases blood pressure
Pregunta 75
Pregunta
Drugs that are described as B2 adrenergic receptor stimulators have what effect on resp tree?
Pregunta 76
Pregunta
A vet prescribes erythropoietin for use in a dog in terminal renal failure. Why was this prescribed?
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For its ability to stimulate RBC production and release
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For ability to reduce hypertension
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For its immunosuppressive activity
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For its fibrinolytic activity
Pregunta 77
Pregunta
By what route is insulin usually administered inc cases of uncomplicated diabetes?
Pregunta 78
Pregunta
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:
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hemostatic drug
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hematinic drug
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fibrinolytic drug
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anticoagulant drug
Pregunta 79
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Butorphannol and hydrocodone are examples of
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Antihistamines
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Mucolytics
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Antitussives
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Expectorants
Pregunta 80
Pregunta
Drugs used to increase airflow through resp passageways narrowed by contraction of smooth muscle around them are called:
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antitussives
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antihistamines
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expectorants
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Bronchodilators
Pregunta 81
Pregunta
Which of the following side effects is commonly seen with many cancer chemotherapeutic drugs?
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immunosuppression
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hyperglycemia
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constipation
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hyperphagia
Pregunta 82
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The drug most commonly used in treating animals with hypothyroidism is
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thyroid extract
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synthetic levothyroixine (T4)
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thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
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synthetic liothyronine (t3)
Pregunta 83
Pregunta
What is not a short-term effect of corticosteroid therapy?
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delayed healing
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polyuria
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osteoporosis
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polyphasic
Pregunta 84
Pregunta
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?
Pregunta 85
Pregunta
An expectorant is a drug that acts to
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reduce allergic compound of resp disease
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suppress inflammatory cells in resp tract
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suppress productive cough
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liquefy and dilute viscous secretions in resp tract
Pregunta 86
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs is classified as an osmotic diuretic and is often used to reduce intracranial pressure or treat oliguric renal failure?
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furosemide
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bethanechol
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propranolol
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mannitol
Pregunta 87
Pregunta
Methylxanthines are often used to improve breathing in cardiac patients and patients with resp disease. What drugs are methylxanthines used for this purpose?
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Codeine and dextromethorphan
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Theophylline and aminophylline
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Hydrocodone and butorphanol
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Guaifenesin and propranolol
Pregunta 88
Pregunta
Drugs that effectively block cough reflex are:
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antihistamines
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mucolytics
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expectorants
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antitussives
Pregunta 89
Pregunta 90
Pregunta
Which of the following drugs is used to treat feline hypertension?
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Amitriptyine
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Atropine
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Erythromycin
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Amlodipine
Pregunta 91
Pregunta
A cat diagnosed with hyperthyroidism may be offered a number of treatment options, including all but which of the following?
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Fenbendazole medical management
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Thyroidectomy surgery
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Radioactive iodine-131 treatment
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methimazole medical treatment
Pregunta 92
Pregunta
Common drugs of plant origin, such as digoxin and atropine are ineffective in a cow when administered orally because of
Pregunta 93
Pregunta
A chronotropic agent affects the
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rate of relaxation
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rhythm of contraction
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rate of contraction
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force of contraction
Pregunta 94
Pregunta
Insulin concentration is measured in
Pregunta 95
Pregunta
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?
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Quinidine
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Digoxin
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Propranolol
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Lidocaine
Pregunta 96
Pregunta
The common side effect of drugs that cause vasodilation is
Pregunta 97
Pregunta
It is essential for vet techs to educate clients expected to treat their pets with insulin. Which of the following statements is true?
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The injection is given in the same site each time
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The bottle of insulin should be shaken before use
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Insulin can be stored at room temp inbetween uses
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Insulin should be given with a meal