Online and Lecture quizzes

Question 1

Which one of the following families of antiinfectives is closely related to penicillin and has categories referred to as “generations”?

Aminoglycosides
Cephalosporins
Sulfonomides
None of the above
Imidazoles

Answer 1

Cephalosporins

Question 2

Which specific antibiotic can stain the tooth enamel if given to young animals?

Answer 2

tetracyclines

Question 3

Which antibiotic is prohibited from use in food animals because it can cause aplastic anemia in people?

Answer 3

Chloramphenicol

Question 4

Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Lyme disease?

Answer 4

Doxcycline

Question 5

Antibiotics such as Baytril (ebrofloxacin), Zeniquion (marbofloxacin) and Orbax (orbifloxacin) all belong to whaich group of antibiotics?

Answer 5

Fluoroquinolones

Question 6

T or F:

Gentamicin is a good empirical choice of antibiotic for suspected pyelonephritis.

Answer 6

False - Aminoglycosides are Renal toxic!

Question 7

Which one of the following drugs is LEAST likely to kill the normal flora in the hind gut of a rabbit, causing severe diarrhea?

Enrofloxacin
Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (Clavamox)
Cephalothin (Keflin)
Sulfonomide

Answer 7

Enrofloxacin

Question 8

Recent reported side effects of fluoroquinolone administration to cats SID at a higher dosing schedule may cause what problem?

Answer 8

Retinal damage/blindness

Question 9

Antibiotics such as neomycin, gentamycin, and amikacin belong to which group of antibiotics

Answer 9

Aminoclycosides

Question 10

What is the biggest concern-side effect of Sulfas given long term

Answer 10

Dry Eye

Question 11

All of the following are monthly heartworm preventives except:

Diethylcarbamazine
Heartgard Plus
Selamectin
Milbemycin

Answer 11

Diethylcarbamazine

Question 12

Ivermectin, moxidectin, and doramextin are in the _____ class.

Answer 12

avermectin

Question 13

Which of the following are active ingredients in most Hartz flea and tick collars for dogs…which is why they should NEVER be placed on cats.

Organophosphates and permethrins
Praziquantel and metronidazole
Pyrantel and melarsomine
Fipronil and imidacloprid

Answer 13

Organophosphates and permethrins

Question 14

T or F:

It is a violation of federal law to use pesticides in any manner other than that specified on the label.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T or F:

Heartworm preventives are widely available in big-box stores which places a burden on veterinary clinics to competitively price them.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Which of the following heartworm preventives are labeled as safe for use in pregnant animals

Revolution
Proheart
Interceptor
Heartgard Plus
All of the above

Answer 16

All of the above

Question 17

T or F:

Metronidazole has both antibacterial and antiprotozoal activity

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Which is NOT a common anthelminthic used in puppies and kittens

Nemex
Pyrethrin
Pyrantel
Strongid
fenbendazole

Answer 18

pyrethrin

Question 19

What antinematodal medication is usually repeated in 2-3 weeks to get developing juveniles

Answer 19

Pyrantel

Question 20

What anthelmentic gets ALL endoparasites except the Cestode from Fleas?

Answer 20

Fenbendazole

Question 21

Which organism does alcohol have NO EFFECT on?

Tuberculosis
Bacteria
Viruses
Spores

Answer 21

spores

Question 22

Which disinfectant is used in gas form?

Answer 22

Ethylene Oxide

Question 23

What is an example of a phenolic product?

Answer 23

lysol

Question 24

What is an example of a chlorine disinfectant?

Answer 24

Bleach

Question 25

Novalsan is a brand name for what disinfectant?

Answer 25

Chlorhexidine

Question 26

Of all the disinfectants, which one requires specialized equipment?

Answer 26

ethylene oxide

Question 27

What Antiviral IS labeled for Herpes and is not expensive?

Answer 27

L-Lysine