17 Questions
Why was erythropoietin prescribed for the dog in terminal renal failure?
For its ability to stimulate red blood cell production and release
Which of the following drugs is considered a response modifier?
Interferon
Why is chloramphenicol used with extreme caution in cats and neonates?
It can alter developing bone, enamel, and cartilage
What fatal reaction to chloramphenicol has been reported in cats and people?
Aplastic anemia
When are drugs such as sulfadimethoxine, sulfadiazine, and other sulfa drugs most likely to cause kidney problems?
When an animal is dehydrated
What are trimethoprim and ormetoprim?
Agents that enhance bactericidal activity of sulfonamides
What reaction should clients and veterinary professionals watch for in dogs having adverse reactions to sulfadiazine?
Sudden liver failure
Which antibacterial drug is also effective against protozoa such as Giardia?
Metronidazole
What drug is used intravenously to treat status epilepticus?
Diazepam
What anticonvulsant drug is converted by the liver primarily to phenobarbital, which accounts for most of its anticonvulsant activity?
Primidone
What traditional anticonvulsant is now being used simultaneously with phenobarbital in dogs that are nonresponsive to phenobarbital alone?
Potassium bromide
What drug is a respiratory stimulant?
Doxapram
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Expectorants
Drugs used to increase airflow, through respiratory passageways narrowed by the relaxation of smooth muscle around them, are called:
Bronchodilators
Butorphanol and hydrocodone are examples of:
Decongestants
What effect do beta-receptor agonists have on the respiratory tree?
Cause bronchodilatation
Terbutaline, albuterol, and metaproterenol are used in veterinary medicine to:
Treat feline asthma or other bronchoconstrictive diseases
Test your knowledge of veterinary pharmacology with this quiz. Answer questions about drug prescriptions, response modifiers, and cautionary use of medications in animals.
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