VTNE PHARMACOLOGY TESTBANK
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The type of drug that would be most helpful for a patient with a productive cough is: -
Answer-Expectorant
Why is it an accepted practice for cats receiving aspirin therapy to be dosed on a 2-day
interval schedule only (i.e., a minimal dose every 2 days)? - Answer-Liver metabolism of
salicylates occurs at a very slow rate in comparison to other species, thereby making
cats extremely susceptible to overdose in comparison to dogs.
Antimicrobial drugs such as neomycin, gentamicin, and amikacin each belong to what
group of antibiotics? - Answer-Aminoglycosides
Which of the following drugs is most commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in
dogs? - Answer-Phenylpropanolamine
What is not a short-term effect of corticosteroid therapy? - Answer-Osteoporosis
Which of the following is associated with central nervous signs if it is overdosed? -
Answer-Metronidazole
The doctor orders a patient to receive a CRI of fentanyl. How often will this drug be
administered? - Answer-At a constant rate
Cardiac drugs that belong in class II act by: - Answer-Blocking beta receptors
Antimicrobial drugs that work against bacterial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) have the
potential for causing birth defects or other problems in the host animal if they also alter
mammalian DNA. One group of antimicrobial agents known for this tendency is: -
Answer-Antifungals
Amoxicillin (Amoxi-Drop) was prescribed for Tallulah, a 4-year-old female Chihuahua,
who was being discharged after hospitalization. Dr. Segal asks you to provide her
owner with discharge instructions. You advise the client of all of the following, except: -
Answer-She must administer the medication on an empty stomach, even if Tallulah
vomits.
,The anticoagulant diluted in saline or sterile water for injection to form a flush solution
for preventing blood clots in intravenous catheters is: - Answer-heparin
Which of the following drugs is most likely to require therapeutic drug monitoring? -
Answer-Phenobarbital
When are drugs such as sulfadimethoxine, sulfadiazine, and other sulfa drugs most
likely to cause kidney problems? - Answer-When an animal is dehydrated
You are asked to administer a drug that is supplied as an enteric-coated tablet at 100
mg, 50 mg, and 25 mg; you require 25 mg but have available 50-mg tablets only. You
should: - Answer-Order or purchase 25-mg tablets for the dosing schedule.
Predictable, short-term side effects of glucocorticoid therapy of which every client
should be aware include: - Answer-Polyuria and polydipsia
The generic name for a drug is also called the: - Answer-Nonproprietary name
Which of the following drugs minimally crosses the placental barrier and is safe to use in
pregnant dogs? - Answer-Glycopyrrolate
Chronic administration of high doses of glucocorticoids can cause iatrogeni - Answer-
Cushing's disease
Erythropoietin is primarily used in the following feline patients: - Answer-Cats with
anemia because of chronic renal failure
Griseofulvin acts on: - Answer-Dermatophytes
Repository forms of parenteral drugs: - Answer-Are formulated to prolong absorption of
the drug from the site of administration
Ten mL of a 2.5% solution of thiopentone contains: - Answer-250 mg of thiopentone
A solution that contains so much solute that it cannot be dissolved is known as: -
Answer-Supersaturated
In what class of antibiotic drugs are nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity potential side effects -
Answer-Aminoglycosides
The percentage of the total dose that ultimately reaches the bloodstream is called: -
Answer-Bioavailability
The following information was provided for a prescription written by a veterinarian:
"Canine patient, Amoxicillin 100 mg tablets, Sig: 1 tab q8h po prn 2 refills. Date: 1/5/16."
In the prescription what does po mean? - Answer-Administer by mouth
, Atopica is the brand name for: - Answer-Cyclosporine
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a significant problem in veterinary medicine. What
factor is not considered to be a significant contributor to the development of bacterial
resistance? - Answer-Prolonged levels of higher-than-recommended dosages of
antibiotics
Which statement is most accurate pertaining to insect growth regulators? - Answer-
They interfere with development
Cisapride is a(n): - Answer-Prokinetic
A 3-month-old chow chow is presented to the pet emergency clinic because it has eaten
a box of warfarin-based rat poison. Which of the following would be most useful to treat
this toxicity? - Answer-Vitamin K
What drug is a respiratory stimulant? - Answer-Doxapram
Hyperthyroid cats have heart rates of more than 200 beats per minute because of the
large numbers of alpha-1 sympathetic receptors in their hearts, which 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
alpha-1 receptor stimulation? - Answer-Propranolol
Kaolin, pectin, and bismuth subsalicylate are examples of: - Answer-Protectants
Tums can be administered to supplement: - Answer-Calcium
Which of the following products will provide oxygen-carrying capacity? - Answer-
Oxyglobin
Lidocaine is in which cardiac drug class? - Answer-IB
What insecticide is effective in treating demodectic mange? - Answer-Amitraz
The emetic of choice in dogs is: - Answer-Apomorphine
When a patient has received a spinal epidural, which of the following must be monitored
closely? - Answer-Urination
When a drug is used by an alternative route in a species, or for an indication other than
what is specified by the manufacturer, this use is termed: - Answer-An extra-label use
Which of the following drugs is available over the counter as an antitussive? - Answer-
Dextromethorphan
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The type of drug that would be most helpful for a patient with a productive cough is: -
Answer-Expectorant
Why is it an accepted practice for cats receiving aspirin therapy to be dosed on a 2-day
interval schedule only (i.e., a minimal dose every 2 days)? - Answer-Liver metabolism of
salicylates occurs at a very slow rate in comparison to other species, thereby making
cats extremely susceptible to overdose in comparison to dogs.
Antimicrobial drugs such as neomycin, gentamicin, and amikacin each belong to what
group of antibiotics? - Answer-Aminoglycosides
Which of the following drugs is most commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in
dogs? - Answer-Phenylpropanolamine
What is not a short-term effect of corticosteroid therapy? - Answer-Osteoporosis
Which of the following is associated with central nervous signs if it is overdosed? -
Answer-Metronidazole
The doctor orders a patient to receive a CRI of fentanyl. How often will this drug be
administered? - Answer-At a constant rate
Cardiac drugs that belong in class II act by: - Answer-Blocking beta receptors
Antimicrobial drugs that work against bacterial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) have the
potential for causing birth defects or other problems in the host animal if they also alter
mammalian DNA. One group of antimicrobial agents known for this tendency is: -
Answer-Antifungals
Amoxicillin (Amoxi-Drop) was prescribed for Tallulah, a 4-year-old female Chihuahua,
who was being discharged after hospitalization. Dr. Segal asks you to provide her
owner with discharge instructions. You advise the client of all of the following, except: -
Answer-She must administer the medication on an empty stomach, even if Tallulah
vomits.
,The anticoagulant diluted in saline or sterile water for injection to form a flush solution
for preventing blood clots in intravenous catheters is: - Answer-heparin
Which of the following drugs is most likely to require therapeutic drug monitoring? -
Answer-Phenobarbital
When are drugs such as sulfadimethoxine, sulfadiazine, and other sulfa drugs most
likely to cause kidney problems? - Answer-When an animal is dehydrated
You are asked to administer a drug that is supplied as an enteric-coated tablet at 100
mg, 50 mg, and 25 mg; you require 25 mg but have available 50-mg tablets only. You
should: - Answer-Order or purchase 25-mg tablets for the dosing schedule.
Predictable, short-term side effects of glucocorticoid therapy of which every client
should be aware include: - Answer-Polyuria and polydipsia
The generic name for a drug is also called the: - Answer-Nonproprietary name
Which of the following drugs minimally crosses the placental barrier and is safe to use in
pregnant dogs? - Answer-Glycopyrrolate
Chronic administration of high doses of glucocorticoids can cause iatrogeni - Answer-
Cushing's disease
Erythropoietin is primarily used in the following feline patients: - Answer-Cats with
anemia because of chronic renal failure
Griseofulvin acts on: - Answer-Dermatophytes
Repository forms of parenteral drugs: - Answer-Are formulated to prolong absorption of
the drug from the site of administration
Ten mL of a 2.5% solution of thiopentone contains: - Answer-250 mg of thiopentone
A solution that contains so much solute that it cannot be dissolved is known as: -
Answer-Supersaturated
In what class of antibiotic drugs are nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity potential side effects -
Answer-Aminoglycosides
The percentage of the total dose that ultimately reaches the bloodstream is called: -
Answer-Bioavailability
The following information was provided for a prescription written by a veterinarian:
"Canine patient, Amoxicillin 100 mg tablets, Sig: 1 tab q8h po prn 2 refills. Date: 1/5/16."
In the prescription what does po mean? - Answer-Administer by mouth
, Atopica is the brand name for: - Answer-Cyclosporine
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a significant problem in veterinary medicine. What
factor is not considered to be a significant contributor to the development of bacterial
resistance? - Answer-Prolonged levels of higher-than-recommended dosages of
antibiotics
Which statement is most accurate pertaining to insect growth regulators? - Answer-
They interfere with development
Cisapride is a(n): - Answer-Prokinetic
A 3-month-old chow chow is presented to the pet emergency clinic because it has eaten
a box of warfarin-based rat poison. Which of the following would be most useful to treat
this toxicity? - Answer-Vitamin K
What drug is a respiratory stimulant? - Answer-Doxapram
Hyperthyroid cats have heart rates of more than 200 beats per minute because of the
large numbers of alpha-1 sympathetic receptors in their hearts, which 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
alpha-1 receptor stimulation? - Answer-Propranolol
Kaolin, pectin, and bismuth subsalicylate are examples of: - Answer-Protectants
Tums can be administered to supplement: - Answer-Calcium
Which of the following products will provide oxygen-carrying capacity? - Answer-
Oxyglobin
Lidocaine is in which cardiac drug class? - Answer-IB
What insecticide is effective in treating demodectic mange? - Answer-Amitraz
The emetic of choice in dogs is: - Answer-Apomorphine
When a patient has received a spinal epidural, which of the following must be monitored
closely? - Answer-Urination
When a drug is used by an alternative route in a species, or for an indication other than
what is specified by the manufacturer, this use is termed: - Answer-An extra-label use
Which of the following drugs is available over the counter as an antitussive? - Answer-
Dextromethorphan
