Quiz #1: Intro & CNS Flashcards
True or False
A neurotransmitter is a chemial used to transmit nerve imulses?
True
True or False
Dendrites of the neuron transmit impulses away from the cell body.
False
True or False
The CNS is composed of the brain, spinal cord and 12 cranial nerves.
False
The CNS comprises the brain and spinal cord
True or False
90% of all neurons are found in the cerebrum.
True
True or False
Metoclopraide is a cholinergic drug that helps control vomiting
True
True or False
The higher the number of the controlled drug the greater the risk for abuse.
False
The lower the number the higher risk. (i.e., C-I highest)
True or False
When restocking product you should always move the oldest product to the back.
False
True or False
Incineration and landfill are the best alternatives to dispose of unused/expired pharmaceuticals?
True
True or False
Controlled substances must be kept in a secure unmovable locked area.
True
True or False
All veterinarians can write a Rx for a controlled substance.
False
The main neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic system is:
A. norepinephrine C. acepromazine
B. acetylcholine D. dopamine
Acetylcholine
The peripheral nervous system is divided into (xxx) and (xxx)
A. somatic & autonomic C. somatic & sympathetic
B. nicotinic & autonomic D. sensory & motor
Somatic & Autonomic
The “fight or flight” response is controlled by the
A. Somatic branch C. Parasymapthetic division
B. Sympathetic division D. CNS
Sympathetic division
Part of the neuron that transmit impoulses away from the cell body.
A. dendrites C. Axon
B. Nucleus D. Telodendrons
Axon (away)
The area between two neurons where neurotranmitters are released and transferred is called
A. sinus space C synaptic space
B. synaptic vesicle D. Neural bridge
Synaptic space
A commonlly used cholinergic blocking agent
A. Ace C. Albuterol
B. Atropine D. Amylase
Atropine
Pre-anesthetic
Prevents bradycardia
Dry secretions like saliva
Dilates pupils
A common adrenergic drug used to increase heart rate, cardiac output & dialte bronchioles is
A. Atropine C. Epinephrine
B. Dopamine D. Yohimbine
Epinephrine
An adrenergc blocker that treats xylazine toxicity
A. Yohimbine C. Metalopramide
B. Atenolo D. Norepinephrine
Yohimbine
How many micrograms are in a gram?
A. 10 C. 1000
B. 100 D. 1000000
1000000
( 1 = 1e6)
The generic name is also called the
A. chemical name C. proprietary name
B. nonproprietary name D. trade name
Nonproprietary name
1 kg = ? lbs
A. 0.45 C.. 2.0
B. 1.0 D. 2.2
2.2
The abreviation AS stands for
A. left eye C. left ear
B right eye D. right ear
Left ear
Efferent nerve impulses are impulses moving ______ the central cell body. While afferent impulses are going _______ the central cell body.
Efferent = Away
Afferent = Toward
What role do enzymes play in nerve conduction?
Quickly inactivate the neurotransmitter molecules.
