Question 1

When instituting drug use for behavioral disorder therapy, what is an important consideration that should be communicated to pet owners before beginning a drug regimen?

Accepted Answer

A) An explanation of how the drug will modify behavior 
B) Social implications of drug therapy 
C) The specific mechanism of action that each drug uses 
D) An assurance that the chosen drug will be curative 
A) An explanation of how the drug will modify behavior 
B) Social implications of drug therapy 
C) The specific mechanism of action that each drug uses 
D) An assurance that the chosen drug will be curative

Question 2

Ethylene glycol (EG) toxicity is a usual occurrence in dogs and cats. Which common household item is a major contributor to ethylene glycol (EG) toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) Degreaser 
B) Radiator antifreeze 
C) Air freshener 
D) Toilet bowl cleaner 
A) Degreaser 
B) Radiator antifreeze 
C) Air freshener 
D) Toilet bowl cleaner

Question 3

If a 75-pound animal is placed on fluid therapy that requires a maintenance rate of 60 mL/kg/day, what is the total daily volume of fluid (in mL) that this animal will receive?

Accepted Answer

A) 4,500 mL 
B) 2,045 mL 
C) 94 mL 
D) 135 mL 
A) 4,500 mL 
B) 2,045 mL 
C) 94 mL 
D) 135 mL

Question 4

A patient at your practice has been diagnosed with Blastomycosis and is receiving multiple IV doses of Amphotericin B. What would be a major concern regarding side effects in this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Nephrotoxicity 
B) Neurotoxicity 
C) Neoplasia 
D) All of the above 
A) Nephrotoxicity 
B) Neurotoxicity 
C) Neoplasia 
D) All of the above

Question 5

How many milliliters are in 2.75 liters of any given liquid?

Accepted Answer

A) 20,750 
B) 2,750 
C) 275 
D) 725 
A) 20,750 
B) 2,750 
C) 275 
D) 725

Question 6

In puppies under six weeks of age, which vaccine can be used to block the effects of colostral antibodies and provide protection against canine distemper?

Accepted Answer

A) Parvo 
B) Parainfluenza 
C) Adenovirus 
D) Measles 
A) Parvo 
B) Parainfluenza 
C) Adenovirus 
D) Measles

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates the desired effect of an anticholinergic drug?

Accepted Answer

A) To induce emesis 
B) To induce an anesthetic state 
C) To control vomiting 
D) To control coughing 
A) To induce emesis 
B) To induce an anesthetic state 
C) To control vomiting 
D) To control coughing

Question 8

Which of the following statement is true regarding giardia vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A) It is normally administer triennially. 
B) It can cause sarcomas in vaccinated dogs. 
C) It is highly effective in preventing infection. 
D) It has never been proven to prevent infection. 
A) It is normally administer triennially. 
B) It can cause sarcomas in vaccinated dogs. 
C) It is highly effective in preventing infection. 
D) It has never been proven to prevent infection.

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is an arteriolar vasodilator, which is sometimes used to treat patients with congestive heart failure due to chronic mitral regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

A) Dopamine 
B) Oxymetholone 
C) Heparin 
D) Hydralazine 
A) Dopamine 
B) Oxymetholone 
C) Heparin 
D) Hydralazine

Question 10

Sally is preparing to induce a patient using the drug propofol. She has a patent intravenous catheter placed in the right cephalic vein and she has checked her anesthesia machine and endotracheal tube for leaks. What is her initial concern when administering propofol?

Accepted Answer

A) Excitability 
B) Bradycardia 
C) Apnea 
D) Catalepsy 
A) Excitability 
B) Bradycardia 
C) Apnea 
D) Catalepsy

Question 11

All parts of the avocado(leaves, fruit, and pits) are known to be toxic to animals. Which of the following compounds is the toxic ingredient in avocados?

Accepted Answer

A) Persin 
B) Sulfoxide 
C) Disulfide 
D) Theobromine 
A) Persin 
B) Sulfoxide 
C) Disulfide 
D) Theobromine

Question 12

In which organ does the detoxification of drugs and toxins normally occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidney 
B) Small intestine 
C) Pancreas 
D) Liver 
A) Kidney 
B) Small intestine 
C) Pancreas 
D) Liver

When instituting drug use for behavioral disorder therapy, what is an important consideration that should be communicated to pet owners before beginning a drug regimen?

Ethylene glycol (EG) toxicity is a usual occurrence in dogs and cats. Which common household item is a major contributor to ethylene glycol (EG) toxicity?

If a 75-pound animal is placed on fluid therapy that requires a maintenance rate of 60 mL/kg/day, what is the total daily volume of fluid (in mL) that this animal will receive?

A patient at your practice has been diagnosed with Blastomycosis and is receiving multiple IV doses of Amphotericin B. What would be a major concern regarding side effects in this patient?

How many milliliters are in 2.75 liters of any given liquid?

In puppies under six weeks of age, which vaccine can be used to block the effects of colostral antibodies and provide protection against canine distemper?

Which of the following best illustrates the desired effect of an anticholinergic drug?

Which of the following statement is true regarding giardia vaccine?

Which of the following drugs is an arteriolar vasodilator, which is sometimes used to treat patients with congestive heart failure due to chronic mitral regurgitation?

Sally is preparing to induce a patient using the drug propofol. She has a patent intravenous catheter placed in the right cephalic vein and she has checked her anesthesia machine and endotracheal tube for leaks. What is her initial concern when administering propofol?

All parts of the avocado(leaves, fruit, and pits) are known to be toxic to animals. Which of the following compounds is the toxic ingredient in avocados?

In which organ does the detoxification of drugs and toxins normally occur?

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Exam 6: Pharmacology

When instituting drug use for behavioral disorder therapy, what is an important consideration that should be communicated to pet owners before beginning a drug regimen?

Ethylene glycol (EG) toxicity is a usual occurrence in dogs and cats. Which common household item is a major contributor to ethylene glycol (EG) toxicity?

If a 75-pound animal is placed on fluid therapy that requires a maintenance rate of 60 mL/kg/day, what is the total daily volume of fluid (in mL) that this animal will receive?

A patient at your practice has been diagnosed with Blastomycosis and is receiving multiple IV doses of Amphotericin B. What would be a major concern regarding side effects in this patient?

How many milliliters are in 2.75 liters of any given liquid?

In puppies under six weeks of age, which vaccine can be used to block the effects of colostral antibodies and provide protection against canine distemper?

Which of the following best illustrates the desired effect of an anticholinergic drug?

Which of the following statement is true regarding giardia vaccine?

Which of the following drugs is an arteriolar vasodilator, which is sometimes used to treat patients with congestive heart failure due to chronic mitral regurgitation?

Sally is preparing to induce a patient using the drug propofol. She has a patent intravenous catheter placed in the right cephalic vein and she has checked her anesthesia machine and endotracheal tube for leaks. What is her initial concern when administering propofol?

All parts of the avocado(leaves, fruit, and pits) are known to be toxic to animals. Which of the following compounds is the toxic ingredient in avocados?

In which organ does the detoxification of drugs and toxins normally occur?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

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