CVA Veterinary Pharmacology Basics 2

Question 1

Which drug schedule classification includes medications with the highest accepted medical use but lowest abuse potential?

Accepted Answer

Schedule V

Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule III

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Schedule IV

Question 2

What is the term for the time required for the blood concentration of a drug to decrease by 50%?

Accepted Answer

Half-life

Answer

Peak time

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Onset time

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Duration of action

Question 3

A dog receiving NSAIDs should be monitored closely for signs of toxicity affecting which organ system?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal and renal systems

Answer

Respiratory system

Answer

Nervous system

Answer

Lymphatic system

Question 4

Which route of drug administration provides the fastest onset of action in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Oral

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Subcutaneous

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Intramuscular

Question 5

Atropine is classified as which type of drug?

Accepted Answer

Anticholinergic

Answer

Beta-blocker

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Alpha-agonist

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Opioid analgesic

Question 6

What does 'PRN' mean on a veterinary prescription label?

Accepted Answer

As needed

Answer

By mouth

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Every night

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Twice daily

Question 7

Which antiparasitic drug class works by causing paralysis and death of parasites by enhancing GABA activity?

Accepted Answer

Macrocyclic lactones

Answer

Benzimidazoles

Answer

Pyrantels

Answer

Praziquantel