CVA Veterinary Pharmacology 2

Question 1

Which drug class is commonly used as a pre-anesthetic to reduce anxiety and provide sedation?

Accepted Answer

Phenothiazines such as acepromazine

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Beta-blockers

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Antifungals

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ACE inhibitors

Question 2

Why should NSAIDs not be combined with corticosteroids in veterinary patients?

Accepted Answer

The combination dramatically increases gastrointestinal ulceration risk

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They cancel out each other's effects

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Corticosteroids make NSAIDs less effective at reducing fever

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NSAIDs prevent corticosteroid absorption

Question 3

Which controlled substance schedule includes morphine and fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

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Schedule I

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Schedule III

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Schedule V

Question 4

What is the correct route for subcutaneous injections in a cat?

Accepted Answer

Into loose skin over the scruff or lateral thorax at 45 degrees with a 22-25 gauge needle

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Into the hind leg muscle

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Directly into a front leg vein

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Into the peritoneal cavity

Question 5

Why must oral suspension medications be shaken thoroughly before dispensing?

Accepted Answer

To ensure uniform distribution of active ingredient for accurate dosing

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To warm the medication

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To activate the chemical compounds

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To remove air bubbles

Question 6

What is the primary mechanism of action of amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins

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Inhibits protein synthesis at the ribosome

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Disrupts the bacterial cell membrane

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Inhibits bacterial DNA replication