Pharm Review

Question 1

Which adrenergic receptor is responsible for peripheral vasoconstriction?

Answer 1

a1

Question 2

Which adrenergic receptor is responsible for positive chronotropy?

Answer 2

B1

Question 3

Which adrenergic receptor is responsible for bronchodilation?

Answer 3

B2

Question 4

Which drug is generally only indicated for use in CPR and anaphylactic shock?

Answer 4

Epinephrine

Question 5

What are catecholamines?

Answer 5

Epi, NE, isoproterenol, Dopamine, Dobutamine (ENIDD)

Question 6

What catecholamine causes D1 receptor mediated vasoconstriction at high doses?

Answer 6

Dopamine

Question 7

What three drugs may be used as part of advanced life support?

Answer 7

Epi, atropine, vasopressin

Question 8

Which vasopressin analogue is considered the drug of choice for tx of clinical bleeding in patients w/vWD?

Answer 8

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)

Question 9

Which vasopressin analogue is used to treat central diabetes insipidus?

Answer 9

DDAVP

Question 10

What are ddx causes for hypotension?

Answer 10

Hypovolemia, vasodilation, poor CO

Question 11

What is the drug of choice for hypertension in cats?

Answer 11

Amlodipine

Question 12

What is the MoA of amlodipine?

Answer 12

Ca channel blocker

Question 13

What class of drugs interfere with RAAS?

Answer 13

ACE inhibitors

Question 14

What class of drugs is the mainstay treatment for pulmonary hypertension?

Answer 14

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors

Question 15

What drugs are used in tx for emergency hypertension?

Answer 15

Nitroprusside, nitroglycerine (vasodilators)

Question 16

What drug is used for treating hypertension assoc. w/pheochromocytoma?

Answer 16

Phenoxybenzamine

Question 17

What is the drug of choice for treatment of pulmonary hypertension?

Answer 17

Sildenafil (Viagra)

Question 18

What is the drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism in cats?

Answer 18

methimazole

Question 19

What is the drug of choice for positive inotropic support in CHF d/t DCM?

Answer 19

Pimobendan

Question 20

How do you treat V-tach?

Answer 20

Lidocaine

Question 21

What is the MoA of lidocaine?

Answer 21

Class 1B sodium channel blocker

Question 22

What is the diuretic of choice for treatment of cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

Answer 22

Furosemide

Question 23

What drug is used in a tenison test for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?

Answer 23

Edrophonium

Question 24

What is the drug of choice for maintenance therapy of myasthenia gravis?

Answer 24

Pyridostigmine

Question 25

Which NSAIDs are non-selective COX inhibitors?

Answer 25

Phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine

Question 26

Which NSAID is a COX-1 selective inhibitor?

Answer 26

Aspirin

Question 27

Which breeds are considered most sensitive to pheothiazine effets?

Answer 27

Brachycephalics

Question 28

What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines?

Answer 28

Flumazenil

Question 29

What is the most common side effect seen with acepromazine adminstration?

Answer 29

Hypotension

Question 30

Phenothiazines cause enlargement of which organ?

Answer 30

Spleen

Question 31

What is the reversal agent for opioids?

Answer 31

Naloxone

Question 32

Which opioid receptor provides sedation?

Answer 32

Kappa

Question 33

What is the reversal agent for dexmedetomidine?

Answer 33

Atipamezole

Question 34

How do you reverse xylazine?

Answer 34

Yohimbine

Question 35

What is the emetic of choice in cats?

Answer 35

Xylazine

Question 36

What is the emetic of choice in dogs?

Answer 36

Apomorphine

Question 37

Which drugs are useful in the control of neuropathic pain?

Answer 37

Gabapentin, amantadine

Question 38

Are dissociative anesthetics (NMDA antagonists) reversible?

Answer 38

No

Question 39

What is the MoA of propofol, alfaxalone, and etomidate?

Answer 39

GABA agonists

Question 40

Lower MAC = _____ potency

Answer 40

Higher

Question 41

How do you treat a seizure while it's happening?

Answer 41

Diazepam

Question 42

What anti-epileptic drug is contraindicated for use in cats?

Answer 42

Bromide (causes asthma in cats)

Question 43

Which anti-epileptic drug has no hepatic metabolism?

Answer 43

Levetiracetam

Question 44

What is the drug of choice for seizures d/t hepatic encephalopathy?

Answer 44

Levetiracetam

Question 45

What is the drug of choice for supplementation of thyroid hormone d/t hypothyroidism in dogs?

Answer 45

Levothyroxine

Question 46

Mitotane is used to treat _____adrenocorticism

Answer 46

Hyper (Cushing's)

Question 47

Which chemo drug is assoc. w/risk of hemorrhagic cystitis?

Answer 47

Cyclophosphamide

Question 48

What prokinetic do you want to use in rabbits?

Answer 48

Cisapride (affects lower GIT)

Question 49

Which antacid is given to animals with mast cell tumors?

Answer 49

Famotidine/ranitidine (H2 blocker)

Question 50

What is the main indication for use of pancrelipase?

Answer 50

EPI

Question 51

What drug is an antioxidant used to replenish tissue glutathione in cases of hepatotoxicity?

Answer 51

N-acetylcystine

Question 52

Which receptor, when acted on, can cause SLUDD signs?

Answer 52

M1 (muscarinic)

Question 53

What is the MoA of diphenhydramine?

Answer 53

H1 antagonist