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1What type of medication is sucralfate
- AAntibloat
- BAntiulcer
- CAntidiarrheal
- DAnticonstipation
2What reproductive hormone can cause severe (and sometimes fatal) aplastic anemia or open-cervix pyometra several weeks after given?
- AHuman chorionic gonadotropin
- BProstaglandin F2 alpha (dinoprosvt trmethamine)
- CProgestin (altrenogest)
- DEstradiol cypionate
3The active drug in ProHeart is moxidectin, a member of the drug class
- APyrantel
- BOrganophosphate
- CAvermectin
- DArsenical
4Dr. 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:
- ATetracycline
- BErythromycin
- CChloramphenicol
- DGentamycin
5What fatal reaction to chloramphenicol has been reported in cats and people?
- APulmonary edema
- BAplastic anemia
- CKidney failure
- Dliver failure
6Which of the following drugs decreases gastric acid production by blocking histamine receptors in stomach?
- AFamotidine (Pepcid)
- BErythropoietin (epogen)
- COmeprazole (prilosec)
- DSucralfate (carafate)
7For what is syrup of ipecac used?
- ATo induce vomiting
- BTo stimulate defecation to flush out poisons from distal bowel
- CTo increase blood supply to GI tract
- DTo stimulate duodenal movement to overcome constipation
8What antibacterial drug is also effective against protozoa such as Giardia?
- ASulfasalazine
- BGriseofulvin
- CMetronidazole
- DClindamycin
9What is added to amoxicillin to make it resistant to penicillin-destroying B lactase enzymes produced by some bacteria?
- Atrimethoprim
- Bpiperonyl but oxide
- Cormetoprim
- Dclavulanic acid
10What breed of dog has a blood-brain barrier that allows ivermectin to reach toxic concentrations within the brain more readily than in other breeds?
- ASchnauzer
- BCollie
- CGerman Shepherd
- DCocker spaniel
11Anticholinergic drugs like atropine are expected to have what effect on GI tract?
- Aincrease movement of faces through bowel
- Bdecrease bowel motility
- Cincrease secretions by bowel
- Ddecrease ability of compounds to irritate bowel wall
12Psyllium and Metamucil are examples of:
- Alubricants
- Bbulk laxatives
- Csaline cathartics
- Dirritant cathartics
13The active drug in ProHeart is moxidectin of the drug class
- APyrantel
- BAvermectin
- CArsenical
- DOrganophosphate
14What 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?
- AProgestin (altrenogest)
- BProstaglandin F2 alpha (dinoprosvt tromethamine)
- CHuman chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
- DEstradiol cypionate (ECP)
15Which of the following drugs is used as adulticide to treat heart worm positive dog
- AMoxidectin (ProHeart)
- BMilbemycin (Interceptor)
- CMelarsomine (Immiticide)
- DIvermectin (Heartgard)
16An animal that demonstrates an allergic response to penicillin administration should be given which antibiotic?
- ACephalosporin
- BFluoroquinolone
- CClindamycin
- DSulfonamides
17Which statement regarding tetracyclines is true?
- AThey are unable to penetrate the bacterial cell wall
- BCurrently many bacteria are resistant to them
- CThey alter the permeability of the cell wall and cause lysis
- DThey are bactericidal
18Altrenogest which is used for estrus synchronization in female animals is a synthetic
- AAndrogen
- BEstrogen
- CProgestin
- DFollicle stimulating hormone
19The most common adverse side effects of amino glycoside antimicrobials are
- ANephrotoxicity
- BNephrotoxocity and Ototoxicity
- COtotoxicity and neurotoxicity
- Dnephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neurotoxicity
20How can a drug like neomycin which has severe risk of nephrotoxicity when administered by injection have little risk when administered topically or orally
- ALittle drug absorbed through skin
- BSQ enzymes inactivate drug
- CAbsorbed drug is excreted so quick that it doesn't have time to damage kidneys
- DSome species are resistant to kidney damage that may result from drug
21Antimicrobial drugs like enrofloxacin (baytril), marbofloxacin (zeniquin) and obifloxacin (orbit) all belong to which group?
- APenicillins
- BFlouroquinolones
- CAminoglycosides
- DCephalosporins
22The emetic of choice in dogs is
- AApomorphine
- BXylazine
- CSyrup of ipecac
- DHydrogen peroxide
23Griseofulvin (fulvisin) is used in cats, dogs, and horses to treat what?
- ANematode infection
- Bdermatophytosis
- CStaphylococcus pyoderma
- Drickettsial disease
24Which of these drugs is not anti fungal?
- Aclotrimazole
- Bsulfadimethoxine
- Cgriseofulvin
- Dketoconazole
25The use of fluoroquinolone as anti-infective agents should be done with great caution or not at all in
- Abirds
- Bcats
- Chorses
- Ddogs
26What reproductive hormone can produce pyometra in dogs? It is also used in pregnant mares in attempt to keep from prematurely aborting fetus
- Aprogesterone
- Bprostaglandin
- Cestrogen
- Dgonadotropin
27A drugs package insert states drugg is anticestodal. What parasite does it kill?
- AProtozoa
- BTapeworms
- CFlukes
- DAscarids
28Certain bacteria especially Staph produces enzyme b-lactamase that destroys many penicillin drugs. Which is one penicillin that is not destroyed by B-lactamase?
- AAmoxicillin
- BCloxacillin
- CPenicillin G
- DHetacillin
29Ceftifur 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?
- Athird generation have better gram-negative activity
- Bthird generation last longer in body, given once daily
- Cthird-generation better absorbed when given orally
- Dthird-generation have fewer side effects and adverse reactions
30A heart worm preventative that is also approved for the treatment of ear mites and sarcastic mange is
- AIvermectin
- BMilbemycin
- CSelamectin
- DDiethylcarbamazine
31The best means of assuring that a particular antibiotic treatment will be successful is to
- ACollect sample from affected area for culture and sensitivity
- BUse highest dose that is considered non-toxic
- CUse broad-spectrum antibiotic
- DTreat no less than full 2 weeks
32What anti-infective compounds when given to juvenile animals can impair cartilage development?
- Amacrolides
- Bcephalosporins
- Cpenicillins
- Dfluoroquinolone
33What is the effect of prostaglandin F2 alpha on the reproductive system?
- ALuteolysis
- BOvulation
- CFollicle stimulation
- DCopus luteum formation
34A 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
- Afluoroquinolones
- Bmacrolides
- Csulfonamides
- Dtetracyclines
35Mr. 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:
- APiperazine
- BFenbendazole
- CPyrantel pamote
- DIvermectin
36Griseofulvin acts on
- AGram + bacteria
- BGram - bacteria and gram + bacteria
- CGram - bacteria
- DDermatophytes
37Fleet enemas are contraindicated in what species?
- Acats
- Bhorses
- Cpigs
- Druminants
38What drug is most likely prescribed to prevent motion sickness in dogs and cats?
- Aace
- Bapomorphine
- Catropine
- Dsyrup of ipecac
39What drug is used as contraceptive in dogs and sometimes for correction of behavioural problems in cats?
- AAltrenogest
- BDinoprost tromethamine
- CEstradiol cypionate
- DMegestrol acetate
40What drug is used most commonly as microfilaricide in treatment of heart worm disease?
- APiperazine
- BDiethylcarbamazine
- CThiacetarsemide
- DIvermectin
41Aminoglycosides if given at high dose or by continuous IV infusion cause damage to:
- Alungs and liver
- Binner ear and kidney
- Ckidney and liver
- Dliver and inner ear
42The anti-infective drug that should be avoided in all food-producing animals is
- AChloramphenicol
- BCephalexin
- CEnrofloxacin
- DLincosamides
43Which of the following drugs does NOT have antiemetic action?
- AMetoclopromide
- BAntihistamines
- CPhenothiazines
- DApomorphine
44Cimetidine and ranitidine are often called H2 blockers, traditionally referred to as histamine receptors. For what are they used?
- AAntidiarrheal
- BAntacid
- CLaxative
- DRumen stimulant
45Because of manner in which excreted, sulphonamides are often effective against infections of
- ANervous tissue
- BJoint capsules
- CUrinary tract
- DSkin
46Serious potential side effects of estrogen admin include
- AHemorrhage and thromboembolism
- BCardiac arrhythmias and pulmonary edema
- CRenal failure and gastric ulcers
- DBone marrow suppression and pyometra
47Kaolin and pectin and bismuth subsalicylate are examples of
- ANarcotinc analgesics
- BProtectants
- CAnticholinergics
- DAntispasmodics
48Commonly used glucocorticoids affect the CBC. What are the effects of glucocorticoid use on the CBC?
- ANeutrophils increased, eosinophils decreased, lymphocytes decreased
- BNeutrophils decreased, eosinophils increased, lymphocytes decreased
- CNeutrophils decreased, eosinophils decreased, lymphocytes increased
- DNeutrophils increased, eosinophils increased, lymphocytes increased
49The type of drug that would be helpful for patient with productive cough is
- AAntitussive
- BAntihistamine
- CAnalgesic
- DExpectorant
50A 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?
- ASulfasalazine
- BMethiamazole
- CDiphenhydramine
- DVincristine
51Spironolactone, chlorothiazide, furosemide are classified as
- Avasodilators
- Bdiuretics
- Cantiarrhythmics
- Dpositive inotropes
52The diuretic drug used most commonly in patents with congestive heart failure is
- Aspironolactone
- Bfurosemide
- Cmannitol
- Dchlorothiazide
53Erythropoietin is primarily used in following feline patients
- Acats with anemia from rodenticide toxicity
- Bcats suffering Tylenol toxicity
- Ccats with anemia due to chronic renal failure
- Dcats with aortic thromboembolism secondary to cardiomyopathy
54Lidocaine is primarily used to control which abnormaily?
- Aatrial bradyarrhythmias
- Bexcessive urine output
- Cventricular tachyarrhythmias
- Dhypertension
55Terbutaline, albuterol, and metaproterenol are described as selective B2 adrenergic agonists. They are used in vet medicine to
- Atreat feline asthma or other bronchoconstrictive diseases
- Btreat low blood pressure caused by shock
- Csuppress a productive couch, such as in bronchopneumonia
- Dstimulate secretions within resp tree to aid the mucocillary apparatus
56Which of the following is/are not a side effect or oral glucocorticoid admin in dogs?
- APolyphagia
- BHyperglycemia
- CVomiting
- DPolyuria, polydipsia
57A 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:
- Ait treats urinary incontinence by increasing urthral sphincter tone
- BIt treats bladder atony by decreasing bladder tone
- CIt treats urinary incontinence by decreasing urethral sphincter tone
- Dit treats bladder Antony by increasing bladder tone
58For what disease are methiamazole and propylthioouracil used?
- Ahyperthyroidism in cats
- Bhypothyroidism in dogs
- Ccushings disease in dogs
- DAddison's disease in dogs
59Dr. 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:
- Adoxocapram HCL
- Btheophylline
- Calbuterol
- Dterbutaline
60The category of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors has which effect on body?
- Aenhances production angiotensin II
- BDecreased preload and after load on heart
- Cenhances fluid retention in body
- Dincreases preload and after load on heart
61The primary function of insulin is to
- Acontrol repro function
- Bregulate digestion through secretion of gastrointestinal hormones
- Cfacilitate the entry of glucose into cells
- Dregulate the metabolic processes of body
62Which of following drugs most commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in dogs?
- ADiethylcarbamazine
- BPhenylpropanolamine
- CBethanechol
- DAce
63Anticoagulant diluted in saline or sterile water for injection to form a flush solution for preventing blood clots in IV catheters is
- ACoumarin
- BAcid citrate dextrose
- CEDTA
- Dheparin
64What is a potential electrolyte imbalance that can occur as a result of admin loop diuretic to a small animal
- AHypocalcemia
- BHypercalcemia
- CHypokalemia
- DHyperkalemia
65Because 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:
- Aincrease urination, increased water consumption
- Bwobbly gait, fainting, disorientation
- Cdecreases appetite, anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting
- Dincreased coughing and difficulty breathing
66A 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?
- AStreptokinase
- BCoumarin
- CProtamine sulfate
- DVitamin K
67Which of these drugs is available over the counter as antitussive?
- AButorphanol
- BCodeine
- CDextromethorphan
- DHydrocodone
68An asthmatic cat may receive which drug for bronchodilator effect?
- ADigoxin
- BHistamine
- CPrednisone
- DTheophylline
69Glucocorticoids are often used in vet meds for treatment for all of the following except:
- AInfections
- BAllergies
- CMuscoskeletal problems
- DImmune-mediated disease
70Drugs that reduce the viscosity of secretions in the resp tract are called
- AAntihistamines
- BAntitussives
- CExpectorants
- DAntiinflamatories
71Chronic use of moderate-to-high doses of glucocorticoids may result in the developemnt of
- ACushings disease
- BAddisons disease
- CInsulinoma
- DDiabetes mellitus
72Resuspension of NPH insulin is done by
- ARefrigeration of bottle
- Bgentle heating of bottle in warm water
- Cgentle rolling of bottle
- Dvigorous shaking
73Oral hypoglycemic drugs such as glipizide are used to treat
- Adiabetic ketoacidosis
- Bhypoglycemia
- Cnon-insulin dependant diabetes
- Dpancreatitis
74Cosmos 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
- AIncreases force of contraction, decreases heart rate
- BIncreases peripheral vascular resistance and decreases cardiac output
- CIncreases blood pressure and decreases cardiac output
- DIncreases heart rate and decreases blood pressure
75Drugs that are described as B2 adrenergic receptor stimulators have what effect on resp tree?
- ABronchoconstriction
- BIncrease volume of sticky mucoid secretions
- CIncrease volume watery secretions
- DCause bronchodilator
76A vet prescribes erythropoietin for use in a dog in terminal renal failure. Why was this prescribed?
- AFor its ability to stimulate RBC production and release
- BFor ability to reduce hypertension
- CFor its immunosuppressive activity
- DFor its fibrinolytic activity
77By what route is insulin usually administered inc cases of uncomplicated diabetes?
- AOral
- BIV
- CSQ
- DIM
78Sox 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:
- Ahemostatic drug
- Bhematinic drug
- Cfibrinolytic drug
- Danticoagulant drug
79Butorphannol and hydrocodone are examples of
- AAntihistamines
- BMucolytics
- CAntitussives
- DExpectorants
80Drugs used to increase airflow through resp passageways narrowed by contraction of smooth muscle around them are called:
- Aantitussives
- Bantihistamines
- Cexpectorants
- DBronchodilators
81Which of the following side effects is commonly seen with many cancer chemotherapeutic drugs?
- Aimmunosuppression
- Bhyperglycemia
- Cconstipation
- Dhyperphagia
82The drug most commonly used in treating animals with hypothyroidism is
- Athyroid extract
- Bsynthetic levothyroixine (T4)
- Cthyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Dsynthetic liothyronine (t3)
83What is not a short-term effect of corticosteroid therapy?
- Adelayed healing
- Bpolyuria
- Costeoporosis
- Dpolyphasic
84Nitroglycerin 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?
- AIncreases strength of heart contractions
- BDecrease HR
- CCauses bronchodilation
- DCauses vasodilation
85An expectorant is a drug that acts to
- Areduce allergic compound of resp disease
- Bsuppress inflammatory cells in resp tract
- Csuppress productive cough
- Dliquefy and dilute viscous secretions in resp tract
86Which of the following drugs is classified as an osmotic diuretic and is often used to reduce intracranial pressure or treat oliguric renal failure?
- Afurosemide
- Bbethanechol
- Cpropranolol
- Dmannitol
87Methylxanthines are often used to improve breathing in cardiac patients and patients with resp disease. What drugs are methylxanthines used for this purpose?
- ACodeine and dextromethorphan
- BTheophylline and aminophylline
- CHydrocodone and butorphanol
- DGuaifenesin and propranolol
88Drugs that effectively block cough reflex are:
- Aantihistamines
- Bmucolytics
- Cexpectorants
- Dantitussives
89Epinephrine
- Adecreases heart rate
- Bshould be used to reverse effects of ace
- Cincreases HR
- Ddecreases blood pressure
90Which of the following drugs is used to treat feline hypertension?
- AAmitriptyine
- BAtropine
- CErythromycin
- DAmlodipine
91A cat diagnosed with hyperthyroidism may be offered a number of treatment options, including all but which of the following?
- AFenbendazole medical management
- BThyroidectomy surgery
- CRadioactive iodine-131 treatment
- Dmethimazole medical treatment
92Common drugs of plant origin, such as digoxin and atropine are ineffective in a cow when administered orally because of
- Adigestive microorganisms
- Bmethane gas
- Ceructation
- Dthe large size of the lumen
93A chronotropic agent affects the
- Arate of relaxation
- Brhythm of contraction
- Crate of contraction
- Dforce of contraction
94Insulin concentration is measured in
- AMilliequivalents per milliliter
- Bunits per millilitre
- Cgrams per milliliter
- Dmilligrams per milliliter
95Hyperthyroid 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?
- AQuinidine
- BDigoxin
- CPropranolol
- DLidocaine
96The common side effect of drugs that cause vasodilation is
- ACardiac arrhythmias
- BAnorexia, vomiting, diarrhea
- CBradycardia
- Dhypotension
97It is essential for vet techs to educate clients expected to treat their pets with insulin. Which of the following statements is true?
- AThe injection is given in the same site each time
- BThe bottle of insulin should be shaken before use
- CInsulin can be stored at room temp inbetween uses
- DInsulin should be given with a meal
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