the name that describes the molecular structure of a drug these names are scientifically very accurate but they are complex and are impractical for use in clinical settings
What is the code or Laboratory name of a drug
The name given to a drug by the research and development investigators it is used for communication between research teams and consist of abbreviations and code numbers
What is a compendial drug name
The name listed in the United States pharmacopeia
What is an official drug name
The official name is usually the same as the compendial or generic name
What is the proprietary or trade name
The name chosen by the manufacturing company. on drug container labels and packages inserts the proprietary name can be distinguished by a superscript R with the circle around it after the name
What is a generic drug name
A generic drug name is a common name chosen by the company . It is not the exclusive right of the company
What is the percentage of the total dose that ultimately reaches the bloodstream
Bioavailabilty
True or false cholinergic agents cause vasodilation
False
What are the effects of cholinergic agents
Cholinergic agents slow the heart rate increase blood flow to the intestinal tract and decrease diameter of the bronchioles
What nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is extremely toxic to cats
Acetaminophen
What is the most common adverse side effects of aminoglycoside antimicrobials
Nephrooxicity and ototoxicity
True or false are bacteria resistant to many tetracyclines
True
To what other drug class is a cephalosporin class drug closely related
Penicillins
Because of the manner in which they are excreted sulfonamides are often effective against infections of
The urinary tract
They use of fluoroquinolones as anti-infective agents should be done with great caution or not at all in...
They use of fluoroquinolones as anti-infective agents should be done with great caution or not at all in cats
What anti-infective drug should be avoided in all food producing animals
Chloramphenicol
How are penicillins primarily excreted
Kidney
True or false acepromazine should be used in stallions
False
What anesthetic drug should not be pre-loaded and left in a regular disposable type syringe
Diazepam
What does griseofulvin act on
Dermatophytes
What is a possible side effect of sulfonamides
Sulfonamides have the potential for renal disease but no adverse effects on the liver
What anti-infective compounds when given to juvenile animals can impair cartage development
Fluoroquinolones have been associated with Cartlidge damage in young horses and puppies
True or false potential penicillins are active against B-lactamase producing bacteria
Potentiated penicillins are resistant to inactivation by b- lactamase
What are iodophors?
Iodophors are iodine combined with a carrier molecule the effects is that the iodine is released over time so there is a prolonged effect
True or false heart guard contains ivermectin
Ivermectin is a proven preventative for dirofilaria immitis
What is the active drug in proheart
Moxidectin is a member of the avermectin drug class
What is a risk to veterinary technicians who administer prostaglandins?
Prostaglandins cause smooth muscle contractions and maybe absorbed across the skin. asthmatics should wear gloves when administering prostaglandins or avoid them entirely
What is a possible side effect of Loop diuretics such as furosemide
Long-term loop diuretics may often lead to hypokalemia. potassium supplements are often administered. they increase excretion of Waters by increasing the excretion of the electrolytes especially potassium
What can an IV bolus of lidocaine cause
BradyCardia
What is an example of an opioid that is agonist and antagonist
Butorphanol
What can acepromazine maleate cause?
Hypotension.
What is the ratio between the toxic dose and therapeutic dose of a drug used as a measure of the relative safety of the drug for a particular treatment
Therapeutic index
Aspirin may be safely used in cats as an NSAID but it should be noted that it's half life in this species approximates
Aspirin has a long half life in cats 30 hours because it is excreted by the liver
Which statement is most accurate pertaining to insect growth regulators
Insect growth regulators or IGR's affect immature stages and are generally considered safe
What drug is approved for the treatment of old dog dementia
Anipryl administration allows dopamine levels to increase. reduced dopamine levels are associated with canine cognitive dysfunction
What is a short-term effect of a corticosteroid and what is not a short term effect of corticosteroid therapy
Osteoporosis is a long-term effects. polyuria polyphagia and delayed healing are short term effects
What is a common side effect of antihistamine drugs such as diphenhydramine
Mild sedation or drowsiness is a common side effect of most antihistamine drugs
Where are the H2 receptors found
Gastric mucousa
Thiobarbiturates should be administered with great care or not at all to
sight hounds such as greyhounds have minimal fat, so the thiobarbiturates will remain in the circulation at high concentrations
What drug is contra indicated in the treatment of glaucoma
Atropine is a mydriatic and cycloplegic and is used to facilitate examination of eye
A chronotropic agent affects the
Chronotropic relates to rate inotropic relates to force
Through what paraenteral administration should phenylbutazone be given
Only I V the subcutaneous and intramuscular injections may lead to sloughing of the tissues