Question 1

Which of the following symptoms most commonly accompanies arsenic poisoning?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemorrhage that begins in the nose and progresses to internal organs 
B) A pronounced head tilt 
C) Convulsions triggered by sudden noise 
D) Watery diarrhea that may be tinged with blood 
A) Hemorrhage that begins in the nose and progresses to internal organs 
B) A pronounced head tilt 
C) Convulsions triggered by sudden noise 
D) Watery diarrhea that may be tinged with blood

Question 2

Which of the following drugs are an example of a Class I antiarrhythmic medication?

Accepted Answer

A) Amiodarone 
B) Propranolol 
C) Lidocaine 
D) Diltiazem 
A) Amiodarone 
B) Propranolol 
C) Lidocaine 
D) Diltiazem

Question 3

Which of the following breaches of the Veterinary-Client-Patient Relation (VCPR) is not only considered to be unethical, but is also a violation of federal law?

Accepted Answer

A) Failing to honor a client's request for a prescription in lieu of dispensing when a valid VCPR exists 
B) Making medical recommendations of giving advice without a valid VCPR 
C) Dispensing a prescription product without a valid VCPR 
D) Failure to keep complete medical records in the presence of a valid VCPR 
A) Failing to honor a client's request for a prescription in lieu of dispensing when a valid VCPR exists 
B) Making medical recommendations of giving advice without a valid VCPR 
C) Dispensing a prescription product without a valid VCPR 
D) Failure to keep complete medical records in the presence of a valid VCPR

Question 4

How many milligrams of epinephrine are in 5cc of a 1:10,000 solution?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 50 
C) 500 
D) 0)5 
A) 5 
B) 50 
C) 500 
D) 0)5

Question 5

When considering classes of drugs in veterinary pharmacology, what is the mode of action for antiemetic compounds?

Accepted Answer

A) Suppress the vomiting reflex 
B) Anti-parasitic 
C) Reduce salivary secretions 
D) Both B and C 
A) Suppress the vomiting reflex 
B) Anti-parasitic 
C) Reduce salivary secretions 
D) Both B and C

Question 6

In rabbits, the use of antibiotics can lead to a condition called "antibiotic toxicity." What is an underlying reason that this occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) Anaphylactic reaction 
B) Suppression of intestinal micro flora 
C) Inefficient excretion allows buildup of antibiotic residue 
D) Autoimmune disease 
A) Anaphylactic reaction 
B) Suppression of intestinal micro flora 
C) Inefficient excretion allows buildup of antibiotic residue 
D) Autoimmune disease

Question 7

When does a chemical or drug subject to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.1200) require labeling standards and material data safety sheets to be kept?

Accepted Answer

A) All chemicals and drugs must be included 
B) If it contains more than 1% of any ingredient known to be hazardous 
C) Only chemicals are subjected; drugs are exempt 
D) Any pharmaceutical in the liquid form is exempt 
A) All chemicals and drugs must be included 
B) If it contains more than 1% of any ingredient known to be hazardous 
C) Only chemicals are subjected; drugs are exempt 
D) Any pharmaceutical in the liquid form is exempt

Question 8

Which species of animals are susceptible to alcohol (Ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol) toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) All 
B) Dogs 
C) Cats 
D) Birds 
A) All 
B) Dogs 
C) Cats 
D) Birds

Question 9

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) vaccination is generally not recommended for cats living within households in which FIP is known to exist. What is the reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A) It is impossible to distinguish antibodies derived from vaccination and actual disease 
B) It causes an active infection that can rapidly spread from cat to cat 
C) It is effective only in cats known to be feline coronavirus antibody negative 
D) It is responsible for cats developing a sarcoid at the site of injection 
A) It is impossible to distinguish antibodies derived from vaccination and actual disease 
B) It causes an active infection that can rapidly spread from cat to cat 
C) It is effective only in cats known to be feline coronavirus antibody negative 
D) It is responsible for cats developing a sarcoid at the site of injection

Question 10

The injection of caustic drugs perivascularly is a risk associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Subcutaneous injection 
B) Intramuscular injection 
C) Intravenous injection 
D) Oral lavage 
A) Subcutaneous injection 
B) Intramuscular injection 
C) Intravenous injection 
D) Oral lavage

Question 11

Which of the following is a reason that vaccination against Venezuelan equine encephalitis in horses is controversial?

Accepted Answer

A) Data have demonstrated that vaccination with EEE/WEE provides no protection against VEE 
B) Vaccination against a foreign animal disease may confound testing in the event of an outbreak 
C) Vaccination of horses with killed VEE vaccine should never be performed in high-risk areas 
D) Epidemics of VEE due to vaccination develops greater virulence in avian and mammalian hosts 
A) Data have demonstrated that vaccination with EEE/WEE provides no protection against VEE 
B) Vaccination against a foreign animal disease may confound testing in the event of an outbreak 
C) Vaccination of horses with killed VEE vaccine should never be performed in high-risk areas 
D) Epidemics of VEE due to vaccination develops greater virulence in avian and mammalian hosts

Question 12

When treating an animal that has ingested a poisonous substance, when is emesis likely to be the most beneficial?

Accepted Answer

A) Within a few hours of ingestion 
B) Within twenty-four hours of ingestion 
C) When the animal has ingested a corrosive substance 
D) When an animal has ingested petroleum distillates 
A) Within a few hours of ingestion 
B) Within twenty-four hours of ingestion 
C) When the animal has ingested a corrosive substance 
D) When an animal has ingested petroleum distillates

Question 13

If an animal requires one 1/4-gr tablet of Phenobarbital twice daily, what is the total number of milligrams per day that this animal needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 16.2 mg 
B) 32.4 mg 
C) 64.8 mg 
D) 129.6 mg 
A) 16.2 mg 
B) 32.4 mg 
C) 64.8 mg 
D) 129.6 mg

Question 14

Marijuana is a schedule I controlled substance mostly used by people as a recreational drug. Which of the following would be a common sign of toxicosis in a pet that consumes marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A) Bradycardia 
B) Nervousness 
C) Hyperactivity 
D) Tachycardia 
A) Bradycardia 
B) Nervousness 
C) Hyperactivity 
D) Tachycardia

Question 15

Which of the following pairs of chemicals will, if combined, create a highly toxic chloramine gas that can cause acute respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

A) Liquid dish soap and simple green 
B) Bleach and ammonia 
C) Pine sol and lime scale remover 
D) Boric acid and vinegar 
A) Liquid dish soap and simple green 
B) Bleach and ammonia 
C) Pine sol and lime scale remover 
D) Boric acid and vinegar

Question 16

Sorghum poisoning occurs in horses that are grazed on which of the following grasses?

Accepted Answer

A) Lespedeza 
B) Bermuda 
C) Fescue 
D) Sudan 
A) Lespedeza 
B) Bermuda 
C) Fescue 
D) Sudan

Question 17

What are the drugs of choice for Feline and Canine Rickettsial Infections?

Accepted Answer

A) Cephalosporins 
B) Sulfa based drugs 
C) Tetracyclines 
D) Enrofloxin 
A) Cephalosporins 
B) Sulfa based drugs 
C) Tetracyclines 
D) Enrofloxin

Question 18

In order for a patient to benefit from drug therapy, the body must absorb the medication. What are the primary routes of drug absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) GI tract, topical, tracheobronchial surfaces, and alveoli 
B) Across cellular membranes, GI tract, topical, tracheobronchial surfaces and alveoli, parenteral 
C) GI tract, and topical only 
D) Across cellular membranes, GI tract, topical, tracheobronchial surfaces, and alveoli 
A) GI tract, topical, tracheobronchial surfaces, and alveoli 
B) Across cellular membranes, GI tract, topical, tracheobronchial surfaces and alveoli, parenteral 
C) GI tract, and topical only 
D) Across cellular membranes, GI tract, topical, tracheobronchial surfaces, and alveoli

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding Digitalis is stated incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

A) It is used for restoring adequate circulation in animals with congestive heart failure. 
B) It is a cardiac glycoside. 
C) The calculated dose should be multiplied by 0.75 for elixirs. 
D) Dosages should be increased in obese patients. 
A) It is used for restoring adequate circulation in animals with congestive heart failure. 
B) It is a cardiac glycoside. 
C) The calculated dose should be multiplied by 0.75 for elixirs. 
D) Dosages should be increased in obese patients.

Question 20

When considering the effects of arsenic poisoning, which tissues are the most susceptible to arsenic damage?

Accepted Answer

A) Lymph nodes 
B) Eyes 
C) Liver 
D) Bones 
A) Lymph nodes 
B) Eyes 
C) Liver 
D) Bones

Which of the following symptoms most commonly accompanies arsenic poisoning?

Which of the following drugs are an example of a Class I antiarrhythmic medication?

Which of the following breaches of the Veterinary-Client-Patient Relation (VCPR) is not only considered to be unethical, but is also a violation of federal law?

How many milligrams of epinephrine are in 5cc of a 1:10,000 solution?

When considering classes of drugs in veterinary pharmacology, what is the mode of action for antiemetic compounds?

In rabbits, the use of antibiotics can lead to a condition called "antibiotic toxicity." What is an underlying reason that this occurs?

When does a chemical or drug subject to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.1200) require labeling standards and material data safety sheets to be kept?

Which species of animals are susceptible to alcohol (Ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol) toxicity?

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) vaccination is generally not recommended for cats living within households in which FIP is known to exist. What is the reason for this?

The injection of caustic drugs perivascularly is a risk associated with:

Which of the following is a reason that vaccination against Venezuelan equine encephalitis in horses is controversial?

When treating an animal that has ingested a poisonous substance, when is emesis likely to be the most beneficial?

If an animal requires one 1/4-gr tablet of Phenobarbital twice daily, what is the total number of milligrams per day that this animal needs?

Marijuana is a schedule I controlled substance mostly used by people as a recreational drug. Which of the following would be a common sign of toxicosis in a pet that consumes marijuana?

Which of the following pairs of chemicals will, if combined, create a highly toxic chloramine gas that can cause acute respiratory distress?

Sorghum poisoning occurs in horses that are grazed on which of the following grasses?

What are the drugs of choice for Feline and Canine Rickettsial Infections?

In order for a patient to benefit from drug therapy, the body must absorb the medication. What are the primary routes of drug absorption?

Which of the following statements regarding Digitalis is stated incorrectly?

When considering the effects of arsenic poisoning, which tissues are the most susceptible to arsenic damage?

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Exam 6: Pharmacology

Which of the following symptoms most commonly accompanies arsenic poisoning?

Which of the following drugs are an example of a Class I antiarrhythmic medication?

Which of the following breaches of the Veterinary-Client-Patient Relation (VCPR) is not only considered to be unethical, but is also a violation of federal law?

How many milligrams of epinephrine are in 5cc of a 1:10,000 solution?

When considering classes of drugs in veterinary pharmacology, what is the mode of action for antiemetic compounds?

In rabbits, the use of antibiotics can lead to a condition called "antibiotic toxicity." What is an underlying reason that this occurs?

When does a chemical or drug subject to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.1200) require labeling standards and material data safety sheets to be kept?

Which species of animals are susceptible to alcohol (Ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol) toxicity?

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) vaccination is generally not recommended for cats living within households in which FIP is known to exist. What is the reason for this?

The injection of caustic drugs perivascularly is a risk associated with:

Which of the following is a reason that vaccination against Venezuelan equine encephalitis in horses is controversial?

When treating an animal that has ingested a poisonous substance, when is emesis likely to be the most beneficial?

If an animal requires one 1/4-gr tablet of Phenobarbital twice daily, what is the total number of milligrams per day that this animal needs?

Marijuana is a schedule I controlled substance mostly used by people as a recreational drug. Which of the following would be a common sign of toxicosis in a pet that consumes marijuana?

Which of the following pairs of chemicals will, if combined, create a highly toxic chloramine gas that can cause acute respiratory distress?

Sorghum poisoning occurs in horses that are grazed on which of the following grasses?

What are the drugs of choice for Feline and Canine Rickettsial Infections?

In order for a patient to benefit from drug therapy, the body must absorb the medication. What are the primary routes of drug absorption?

Which of the following statements regarding Digitalis is stated incorrectly?

When considering the effects of arsenic poisoning, which tissues are the most susceptible to arsenic damage?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

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