Pharmacology Final Exam Questions & Answers!

Which of these is NOT a dosage form of topical medication? a. Lotion b. Powder c. Cream d. Implant - ANSWER d. Implant How much an be given IM at one site for a cat? a. 1 cc b. 2cc c. 3 cc d. 0.5 cc - ANSWER a. 1 cc List two veins that can be used for IV drug administration to a dog. - ANSWER Cephallic, Lateral Saphaneous, Jugular, Femoral How often should an indwelling IV catheter be flushed if not being used continuously? - ANSWER Every 8 hours A Solvent is: a. the dissolved substance b. dissolving substance c. not part of a solution d. a suspension - ANSWER b. Dissolving substance List 2 things that a drug regimen includes. - ANSWER Route of administration Amount to be given (dosage) How often to give (frequency) How long will the drug be given (duration) The events that occur after a drug is administered to the patient is called: - ANSWER Pharmacokinetics List 2 routes of parenteral administration. - ANSWER Intravenous (IV), Intramuscular (IM), Subcutaneous (SQ), Intradermal (ID), Intraperitoneal (IP), Intraarterial (IA), Intraarticular, Intracardiac, Intramedullary, Epidural, subdural Which route has the slowest onset of action, but the longest duration? a. subcutaneous b. intravenous c. intramuscular