Question 1

Assume that you are required to give a patient 100 mg of theophylline elixir. The strength of the elixir is 27 mg per 5 mL. How many mL would you give to this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) 2)1 mL 
B) 5)4 mL 
C) 135 mL 
D) 18.5 mL

Question 2

If a medication is administered to an unhealthy patient whose drug clearance ability is reduced by 50%, what effect will this have on the half-life of the drug?

Accepted Answer

A) The half-life will decrease by half. 
B) The half-life will remain the same. 
C) The half-life will double. 
D) It will decrease the amount of drug circulating in the blood plasma by 50%.

Question 3

A reproductive hormone, extracted from animal pituitary glands, is used commonly as a medication to stimulate follicular growth and estrogen production in the female and spermatogenesis in the male. It is also used induce superovulation in several animal species. What is this hormone called?

Accepted Answer

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 
B) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
C) Human chorionic gonadotropin 
D) Progesterone

Question 4

An 11 ½-pound toy poodle is prescribed Ketoconazole at a recommended dose rate of 10 mg/kg, PO, bid. If the Ketoconazole tablets are 100 mg each, how many milligrams(rounded up or down to the nearest whole number) would this dog need and how often?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 mg twice daily 
B) .25 mg once daily. 
C) 110 mg twice daily. 
D) 250 mg once daily

Question 5

Which of the following equine vaccines was developed for use exclusively in breeding stallions, stud colts intended for breeding, and seronegative open mares?

Accepted Answer

A) Rotavirus A 
B) EHV-1 and EHV-4 
C) Equine viral arteritis 
D) Botulism

Question 6

Sally has used the following anesthetic plan for a feline orchiectomy: acepromazine, glycopyrrolate, and ketamine. Her patient is suffering from catalepsy following induction. Which medication(s) caused this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycopyrrolate 
B) Ketamine 
C) Acepromazine 
D) All of the above

Question 7

If inventory control and management is to be effective, defined goals must be established. Which of the following is a goal of inventory control and management?

Accepted Answer

A) Medication and supplies are ordered when existing stock is depleted 
B) Prescriptions are called in three days in advance to allow for ordering and delivery 
C) Fees are adjusted on a regular basis and price increases are passed along to the client 
D) To order a large enough quantity at one time to ensure a distributor discount

Question 8

Bark more has asked you to administer 250 mL Normal Saline infused over 4 hours, using IV tubing with a calibration of 60. What is the hourly rate?

Accepted Answer

A) 366 mL/hr 
B) 249 mL/hr 
C) 180 mL/hr 
D) 62.5 mL/hr

Question 9

What type of drug is commonly used in patients with chronic congestive heart failure, prevents vasoconstriction, results in decreased vascular resistance and cardiac filling pressure, and increases cardiac output and exercise tolerance?

Accepted Answer

A) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (AC
E)  inhibitors 
B) ?-Adrenergic Agonists 
C) Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors 
D) Cardiac Glycosides

Question 10

Which vaccine was removed from the recommendation list after studies indicated that it caused visual impairment in vaccinated dogs?

Accepted Answer

A) Giardia 
B) Leptospirosis 
C) Adenovirus-1 
D) Distemper-Measles

Question 11

When calculating dosages, each patient should be dosed to .

Accepted Answer

A) Effect 
B) Highest recommended amount 
C) Lowest recommended amount 
D) Until the problem goes away

Question 12

If you were required to administer a one-liter bag of lactated Ringers solution to an animal over a four-hour period, using an IV tubing with a calibration of 10, how many drops per minute would this patient receive?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 gtt/min 
B) 42 gtt/min 
C) 400 gtt / min 
D) 22 gtt/min

Question 13

For preventative vaccination of exotic animal species, what type of vaccine is generally preferred?

Accepted Answer

A) Modified live viral strains or inactivated viral or bacterial strains 
B) Modified live viral strains 
C) Any type of vaccine that is used on domestic animals 
D) Inactivated viral or bacterial strains

Question 14

The excretion of drugs can occur in the .

Accepted Answer

A) Bowel 
B) Lungs 
C) Kidneys 
D) All of the above

Question 15

When considering preventative vaccination of a puppy, why are vaccines generally not given until after six weeks of age?

Accepted Answer

A) Due to weakened immune system, allergic reaction is likely 
B) Immunoglobulins found in colostral antibodies block the vaccine 
C) Vaccines are not labeled for use in puppies less than six weeks old 
D) The preservatives found in vaccines may cause growth abnormalities if given early

Question 16

Toxicity can occur from drugs that require elimination through urinary excrement in patients with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Congestive Heart Failure 
B) Certain Musculoskeletal conditions 
C) Renal Failure 
D) Asperger's Syndrome

Question 17

When discussing drug interactions, what is the term used to describe a drug that mimics a natural body substance or normal function when interacting with a receptor?

Accepted Answer

A) Antagonist 
B) Agonist 
C) Annoyance 
D) Additionist

Question 18

Because most medications used for treating behavioral disorders constitute off-label use, what safety measures should be implemented to avoid adverse reactions in a patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Regular behavioral evaluations 
B) Baseline blood work and periodic monitoring 
C) A signed consent for use 
D) A thorough radiologic examination

Question 19

What is the most recognizable clinical sign that occurs almost immediately following ingestion of ethylene glycol?

Accepted Answer

A) Polydipsia 
B) Diarrhea 
C) Neurologic malfunction 
D) Polyuria

Question 20

A horse named Sigmund has been diagnosed with a condition that calls for an expanded-spectrum Aminoglycosides-class antibacterial agent. Which antibacterial agent would be the appropriate choice for treating Sigmund?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulfamethazine 
B) Enrofloxacin 
C) Cefadroxil 
D) Gentamicin

Exam 6: Pharmacology