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Two antibiotics that can be given at the same time to produce synergistic effects are: |
Penicillin and Gentamicin |
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The group of medications that is not absorbed well and is therefore ineffective systematically when given orally are the: |
aminoglycoside antibiotics |
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A type of insecticide that can become irreversibly bound to the receptor sites of the nervous system and is considered to be a potentially potent toxin is: |
Organophosphate |
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Drugs that are usually more soluble and more readily absorbed are usually: |
lipid soluable |
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When medications that are in the circulatory system are bound to protein, the protein that is involved in the binding is most commonly: |
albumin |
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Penicillin G, when given orally, is: |
not acid stable |
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The receptor is a site on the cell membrane where a drug will: |
attach and produce an effect in the cell |
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the specialized cell that is present between the capillaries of the brain and the cerebral tissue that is effective in the blood brain barrier is the: |
Glial cell |
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A drug that is an agonist is one that will |
Enhance the action of a tissue |
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What is the term used for the amount of time that it takes for the quantity of drug in the body to be reduced by 50%. |
Half life |
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Most drugs are well absorbed at extremes of pH. |
False |
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An organ of the body where drug accumulation is likely to occur is the: |
liver |
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Pentothal comes as a powder of a 5 gram in a bottle for dilution. How much saline must you add to get a solution of 2.5% |
200 ml |
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You have 10.0 cc of 10% fenbendazole. You need 2.5% fenbendazole. How much saline will you add to the 10 cc's to get the 2.5% solution. |
30 ml |
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The concentration of Azium is 2mg/ml. you will give 1.0 mg/lb to a dog the weighing 11 kg. Calculate the amount you will administer. |
12.1 ml |
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Acepromazine is 10 mg per ml. How many mls will you give if your patient needs 1.0 mg. |
0.1 ml |
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You are to induce a 112 pound dog with 8 mg/lb of Pentothal, (Pentothal is 2.5%). How many mls do you give this patient. |
35.8 ml |
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The concentration of Acepromazine is 10mg/ml. How many ml of Ace will be given to the 88 pound dog at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg. |
0.4 ml |
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The amount of a 50% dextrose solution that is required to make 1.0 liter of 10% Dextrose is: |
200 ml of dextrose is added to 800 ml of saline |
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The dose of Rompun for the horse is 50mg/100 lbs. The concentration is 10%. How many mls of Rompun is needed for a horse weighing 1900 pounds. |
9.5 ml |
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A 20% solution of Mannitol will be given to administer 4.5 grams to a dog. How many mls do you give this patient |
22.5ml |
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How much of a 1% solution can be prepared from 6 ml of a 5% solution? |
30.0 ml |
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4% Pentothal is how many mg per ml |
40 mg/ml |
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The law states that controlled substances must be kept in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet or safe. |
True |
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The period of time that Veterinarians must retain a controlled substances use log and keep it available for inspection is: |
2 years |
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The area of the Veterinary Clinic where prescription pads should be stored is: |
Controlled drug cabinet, under lock and key |
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The law that requires manufactures to show a drug is safe for animal use, has therapeutic efficacy, and if used in food animals, must have a method to establish the drug withdrawal period is the: |
New Animal Drug Amendment |
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All controlled drugs are marked with the letter "C" and inside the open area of the "C" is placed the: |
schedule number |
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A recommended procedure for handling controlled drugs and prescription pads is to: |
all are correct (never have prescription blanks signed in advance, avoid writing prescriptions in large quantities and write out actual amount of drug prescribed to avoid the amount being easily altered) |
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Generally, no prescription may be refilled for a period in excess of one year from the date of the original dispensing of the prescription: |
true |
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information on drug labels for dispensing should contain all of the following EXCEPT: |
name and address of drug manufacurer |
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OD is the abbreviation for: |
right eye |
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gtt is the abbreviation for: |
drops |
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The recommended minimum number of inventory turns per year for a typical veterinary practice is: |
4-6 |
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The primary disadvantage of having a large inventory on hand is: |
expense of tying up working capital in the drugs and supplies |
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A drug that would be illegal to borrow from another a neighboring veterinary practice would be: |
Phenobarbital |
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The drug that is noted to be an alpha blocker is: |
acepromazine |
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The division of the nervous system that alpha, beta-1 and beta-2 receptors are specifically associated with is the: |
sympathetic |
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The types of drugs that may result in an increase in intra-ocular pressure and are contraindicated in certain types of glaucoma are the: |
anticholinergics |
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Considering the automatic nervous system, stimulation of receptors that will result in powerful vasoconstriction are termed: |
alpha |
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The drug that would be classified as a cholinergic agent due to its stimulating effect on the parasympathetic nervous system is: |
neostigmine |
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A neurotransmitter for the sympathetic nervous system is: |
epinephrine |
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The two classifications of medications that have similar effect on the eye in that they cause dilation of the pupil are the: |
anticholinergics and sympathomimetics
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The common signs of organophosphate overdose such as miosis and breathing difficulties are due the organophosphate agent affecting: |
anticholinesterase
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All of the following are anticholinergic drugs EXCEPT:
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Dexamethasaone |
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A medication that may be used to produce local hemostasis as an aid in controlling capillary bleeding in highly vascular tissue is
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epinephrine
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Alpha receptor stimulation would likely result in: |
splenic contraction |
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In small animal practice, central nervous system stimulants are likely to be used to produce:
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respiratory stimulantion
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The drug that is noted for producing long acting bronchodilating effects is:
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theophylline
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The fentanyl patch is a controlled substance that is a Schedule:
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II |
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A medication that is noted for producing cough suppressing effects is:
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butorphanol
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The anticonvulsant drug that is usually available in grains is:
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phenobarbital
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The analgesic effect of opioids is due to the:
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interaction with receptors such as kappa and mu in the brain and spinal cord
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The NSAID group of medications will produce anti-inflammatory effects by:
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inhibition of prostaglandin systhesis
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The medication that has a mechanism of action that inhibits cyclooxygenase II to counteract inflammation while producing minimal, but some, effects on the stomach and kidney is:
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carprofen
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An antipyretic medication would have the action of relieving:
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fever |
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The most likely clinically important side effect of NSAIDs is:
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gastrointestinal ulceration
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A major side effect of the use of phenobarbital as an anticonvulsant is dose dependent:
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respiratory depression
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A side effect that may be seen with oral phenobarbital administration for treatment of epilepsy is:
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polydipsia
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A common side effect seen in patients receiving enalapril (Enacard) is:
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hypotension
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A group of cardiac medications that has heart block as a potential side effect is:
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cardiac glycosides
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A medication that is used in the emergency treatment of ventricular tachycardia is:
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lidocaine
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A medication that is a hypersomotic diuretic is:
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mannitol
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When Lasix is used as a diuretic, an electrolyte that should be monitored for depletion is:
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potassium
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A calcium channel blocker that has found usefulness in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is:
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diltiazem
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In the clinical setting, a conductance disorder of the heart is referred to as a(n):
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cardiac arrhythmia
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A drug used in horses and large dogs to treat supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias is:
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quinidine
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When canine patients are medicated with diuretics, a side effect may be the increased elimination of:
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potassium
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It is important to be cautious of giving IV injection of vitamins a a bolus as this increases the risk of:
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anaphylactic reactions
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A hormone that is indicated for use in the treatment of dystocia is:
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oxytocin
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Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of:
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antidiuretic hormone
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Oxytocin is a hormone that can cause:
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milk let-down
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Cushing's Disease is related to:
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an excess of cortisone
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A glucocorticoid that is produced in a form that is not water soluble to have the effect of greatly increasing the duration of action is:
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triamcinolone acetonide (Vetalog)
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Cortrysin is most closely related to:
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adrenal cortical stimulating hormone
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When prednisone or prednisolone tablets are used for the long term treatment of allergy conditions, the typical frequency of use is:
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every other day
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The area of the body that produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)is the:
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anterior pituitary gland
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The effects on the blood cells that would be noted after the use of cortisone in a canine patient is:
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eosinopenia
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As a medication, diphenhydramine is classified as a/an:
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antihistamine
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A clinical use of diethylstilbesterol therapy in the dog is:
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urinary incontinence
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The area of the body that produces thyroid stimulating hormone is the:
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anterior pituitary gland
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A controlled substance is:
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Winstrol V
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The type of medication that can be used in cattle to regulate the heat cycle to allow breeding times and subsequent calving times to be planned is:
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Prostaglandins
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The medication that is noted for having a protein anabolic effect is:
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stanazolol
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When treating canine patients for hypothyroidism, the medication is likely to be administered ________ each day.
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2 times
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The type of insulin that is administered IV in emergency situations such as ketoacidosis is:
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Regular Insulin
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Bone marrow suppression is a possible side effect that may be seen if a patient is given large doses of:
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Diethylstilbesterol (DES)
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Hyperthyroidism occurs most commonly in the:
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cat
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In cases of accidental overdose of NPH Insulin, the medication indicated is:
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50% dextrose
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Cyclosporin is best categorized as a/an:
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immunosuppressant
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A cell that is associated with the release of histamine is the:
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mast cell
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All microorganisms are harmful or disease producing (pathogenic.
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False
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Bacteria are classified as either gram positive or gram negative based on their ability to absorb gentian violet dye into their cell walls
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True
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The group of antibiotics that is considered bacteristatic is the:
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tetracyclines
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In general, when antibiotics are prescribed, the minimum number of days for duration of treatment is:
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5 |
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Infections originating in hospitals or clinics are termed:
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nosicomial
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Low or sub-therapeutic doses of antibiotics is likely to lead to:
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resistance of bacteria to the antibiotic
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An antibiotic that is potentially ototoxic and nephrotoxic is:
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gentamicin
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The form of penicillin that is the longest acting is:
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benzathine penicillin
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The mechanism of action relating to bacteria that makes penicillins effective antibiotics is:
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blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis
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The form of penicillin that is the most resistant to hydrolysis by stomach acid making this form of penicillin the most readily absorbed when given orally is:
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amoxicillin |
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The antibiotic that can cause a rare but potentially fatal blood disease in humans that has resulted in avoidance of direct human contact is:
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chloramphenicol
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The antibiotic agent that should not be administered to young animals as it may cause tooth discoloration is:
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tetracycline
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When administering ___________ capsules orally, follow with water or food to lessen the possibility of esophageal strictures.
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doxycycline
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The antibiotic agent that is useful in the treatment of giardia infections is:
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metranidazole
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The antibiotic that may be avoided in Dobermans and Rotweilers due to the occurrence of polyarthritis is:
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trimethoprin-sulfa
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The cephalosporin antibiotic that is not given orally and used IM or IV for more serious infections is:
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cefazolin
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The type of antibiotics that have been associated with kidney damage through crystal formation are:
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sulfonamides
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The antibiotic that has been associated with the development of keratoconjunctivits sicca is:
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trimethoprim/sulfa
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Considering the antibiotics list below, the agent that would likely have the greatest effectiveness against pseudomonas infections is:
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enrofloxacin
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The antibiotic that has been associated with abnormal cartilage formation during the rapid growth phase of puppies is:
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enrofloxacin
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Confinement is mandatory after treatment for which of the following parasitisms as severe pulmonary symptoms relating to thromboembolism may result after exertion.
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True
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Considering the medications listed below, a benzimidizole worming agent is:
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thiabendazole
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Which of the following is a topical agent that is used in the prevention of heartworm disease and in the control of fleas, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, canine tick infestation, and feline intestinal hookworm and roundworm infections
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selamectin
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These topical insecticides, whose natural compound originates from the extract of a flower, come in a variety of formulations and are known for their quick "knock down" effects.
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pyrethrins
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Which antiparasitic agent is toxic at higher doses, sometimes producing fatalities, to some collies and members of the collie-mix breeds?
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ivermectin
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The oral and injectable insect development inhibitor that controls flea populations by breaking the life cycle at the egg stage is:
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lufenuron
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Which of the following worming agents is the most effective against liver flukes?
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albendazole
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It is recommended by the manufacturer that imidacloprid not be applied more than once every:
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7 days
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The macrocyclic lactones that are useful in the prevention of heartworm disease are derived from a:
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bacteria
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Antiemetics have the effect of preventing:
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vomiting
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A medication that can be used to induce vomiting in the cat is:
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xylazine
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A medication that is used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and adheres to the damaged mucosa to provide a protective barrier is:
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sulcralfate
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An anti-emetic medication that will also enhance gastric motility and should be avoided if a gastric foriegn body is suspected is:
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metaclopramide
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A gastrointestinal medication that should not be used concurrently with phenothiazine drugs or narcotics because will increase the possibility of side effects is:
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metaclopramide
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As a gastrointestinal medication, famotidine is considered a(n):
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H2 antagonist
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Maropitant (Cerenia) acts as an anti-emetic by:
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acting on the vomiting center of the brain
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Deficiencies in the fat soluble vitamins due to interference of absorption may be seen with the prolonged use of:
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petrolatum-type cathartics
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The medication that is used to treat stomach ulcers by enhancing the natural gastromucosal defense mechanisms is:
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misoprostil
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An emetic that may be administered by the conjunctival sac of the eye is:
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apomorphine
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