Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology Final
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A(n) ______ is an agent that produces superficial irritation that is
intended to relieve some other irritation --- correct precise answer ---
Counter irritant
What type of syringe is divided into units rather than mls? --- correct
precise answer ---insulin syringe
A(n) _____ will usually separate after long periods of shelf life and
must be shaken well before use to provide a uniform dose --- correct
precise answer ---suspension
Which syringe is constructed in such a way that the needle screws
onto the tip of the syringe? --- correct precise answer ---Luer-Lok tip
All of the following are sites for IV administration in small animals
except
a. jugular vein
,b. carotid artery
c. lateral saphenous vein
d. phalic vein --- correct precise answer ---b. carotid artery
If an IV catheter is not used continuously it should be flushed with
heparinized saline every ___ to ___ hours --- correct precise answer --
-8,12
Cerumen is a substance that is commonly found in what anatomic part
of the body? --- correct precise answer ---ear
Any patient receiving IV fluid therapy should be monitored every ___
to ___ minutes. --- correct precise answer ---15,30
IV tubing should be changed after a ___ to ___ hour period. --- correct
precise answer ---48, 72
When an intramuscular injection is given in the pelvic limb of a dog or
cat, the area near the ___ nerve should be avoided. --- correct precise
answer ---sciatic
,Describe the difference between an agonist and an opioid antagonist --
- correct precise answer ---An agonist is a drug that combines with a
receptor to bring about an action and an antagonist combines with a
receptor to block the action.
Define: neurotransmitter --- correct precise answer ---A
neurotransmitter is a chemical substance released by a nerve ending
at the synapse. It acts on the adjacent neuron to stimulate, inhibit, or
change its activity.
The area of the brain that serves to relay information from the spinal
cord and brainstem to the interpretation center in the cerebrum is
the_____ --- correct precise answer ---Thalamus
Most CNS drugs act by _____ or _____ the effects of
neurotransmitters. --- correct precise answer ---Interrupting he
generation or conduction of nerve impulses; interfering with
What are the primary neurotransmitters for adrenergic receptors? ---
correct precise answer ---epinephrine and norepinephrine
List the four primary ways in which drugs affect the ANS. --- correct
precise answer ---mimicking neurotransmitters, interfering with
, neurotransmitters release, blocking the attachment of
neurotransmitters to receptors and interfering with the breakdown of
neurotransmitters
List five indications for the use of cholinergic agents --- correct
precise answer ---Control vomiting, treat urinary retention, stimulate
GI activity, treat glaucoma and to aid in diagnosis of myasthenia
gravis.
Atropine, scopolamine, glycopyrrolate, and aminopentamide are
examples of what specific drug class? --- correct precise answer ---
Cholinergic blocking agents
What category of drug is used to treat cardiac arrest and anaphylactic
shock? --- correct precise answer ---adrenergic (sympathomimetic)
Propranolol is an example of which category of drug? --- correct
precise answer ---Beta Blocker
What are some adverse side effects of xylazine and what drug may be
used to antagonize its effects --- correct precise answer ---
Bradycardia and hypotension can be antagonized by using atropine,
Exam | Questions with 100% Correct
Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2025
A(n) ______ is an agent that produces superficial irritation that is
intended to relieve some other irritation --- correct precise answer ---
Counter irritant
What type of syringe is divided into units rather than mls? --- correct
precise answer ---insulin syringe
A(n) _____ will usually separate after long periods of shelf life and
must be shaken well before use to provide a uniform dose --- correct
precise answer ---suspension
Which syringe is constructed in such a way that the needle screws
onto the tip of the syringe? --- correct precise answer ---Luer-Lok tip
All of the following are sites for IV administration in small animals
except
a. jugular vein
,b. carotid artery
c. lateral saphenous vein
d. phalic vein --- correct precise answer ---b. carotid artery
If an IV catheter is not used continuously it should be flushed with
heparinized saline every ___ to ___ hours --- correct precise answer --
-8,12
Cerumen is a substance that is commonly found in what anatomic part
of the body? --- correct precise answer ---ear
Any patient receiving IV fluid therapy should be monitored every ___
to ___ minutes. --- correct precise answer ---15,30
IV tubing should be changed after a ___ to ___ hour period. --- correct
precise answer ---48, 72
When an intramuscular injection is given in the pelvic limb of a dog or
cat, the area near the ___ nerve should be avoided. --- correct precise
answer ---sciatic
,Describe the difference between an agonist and an opioid antagonist --
- correct precise answer ---An agonist is a drug that combines with a
receptor to bring about an action and an antagonist combines with a
receptor to block the action.
Define: neurotransmitter --- correct precise answer ---A
neurotransmitter is a chemical substance released by a nerve ending
at the synapse. It acts on the adjacent neuron to stimulate, inhibit, or
change its activity.
The area of the brain that serves to relay information from the spinal
cord and brainstem to the interpretation center in the cerebrum is
the_____ --- correct precise answer ---Thalamus
Most CNS drugs act by _____ or _____ the effects of
neurotransmitters. --- correct precise answer ---Interrupting he
generation or conduction of nerve impulses; interfering with
What are the primary neurotransmitters for adrenergic receptors? ---
correct precise answer ---epinephrine and norepinephrine
List the four primary ways in which drugs affect the ANS. --- correct
precise answer ---mimicking neurotransmitters, interfering with
, neurotransmitters release, blocking the attachment of
neurotransmitters to receptors and interfering with the breakdown of
neurotransmitters
List five indications for the use of cholinergic agents --- correct
precise answer ---Control vomiting, treat urinary retention, stimulate
GI activity, treat glaucoma and to aid in diagnosis of myasthenia
gravis.
Atropine, scopolamine, glycopyrrolate, and aminopentamide are
examples of what specific drug class? --- correct precise answer ---
Cholinergic blocking agents
What category of drug is used to treat cardiac arrest and anaphylactic
shock? --- correct precise answer ---adrenergic (sympathomimetic)
Propranolol is an example of which category of drug? --- correct
precise answer ---Beta Blocker
What are some adverse side effects of xylazine and what drug may be
used to antagonize its effects --- correct precise answer ---
Bradycardia and hypotension can be antagonized by using atropine,
