Corticosteroids are produced by the _____ - ANSWER-adrenal cortex
Pheromones are _____ released by an animal that influences the
behavior of other animals of the same species. - ANSWER-Odors
,Levothyroxine is used in the treatment of _____ in all species -
ANSWER-Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome is caused by an excess of circulating____ -
ANSWER-Cortisol
Pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs may be treated with
_____ - ANSWER-Lysodren, vetoryl
u-40 syringes have a ____ top - ANSWER-red
Insulin should be frozen to prolong it's effectiveness T/F - ANSWER-False
Two veterinary-approved insulin products include: - ANSWER-Vetsulin
and ProZinc
Mydriatic agents are used to ____ the pupils - ANSWER-Dilate
Atropine is contraindicated in _____ and _____ - ANSWER-glaucoma,
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Miotic agents produce ____ constriction. - ANSWER-pupillary
,Why are opthalmic stains used? - ANSWER-Ophthalmic stains are used
as diagnostic aids for detecting disease in both the anterior and
posterior segments and in the nasolacrimal system.
_____ stain is the most commonly used dye for the detection of corneal
epithelial defects - ANSWER-fluorescein
Patients with ear mites, whose ears left untreated, often experience
_____hematomas caused by excessive shaking of the head. - ANSWER-
aural
What type of administration is the most common method of treating
disorders of the eye? - ANSWER-topical ophthalmics (ointments, drops)
Why do most topical ophthalmic medications require several
applications per day? - ANSWER-The eye secretes tears, the medication
becomes diluted and reapplication becomes necessary
What is Opthaine used for? - ANSWER-to provide local anesthesia to the
eye
The appearance of fluorescein stain at the nostril opening is an
abnormal finding when a fluorescein stain test is performed. T/F? -
ANSWER-False
, The nictitating membrane is also know as ____ - ANSWER-3rd eyelid
____ agents dilate the pupil - ANSWER-Mydriatic
Atropine Opthalmic agents are used to produce _____ - ANSWER-
mydriasis
epinephrine is contraindicated in _____-angle glaucoma - ANSWER-
Closed
Mannitol is a loop diuretic
T/F - ANSWER-False
Fluorescein stain is used commonly to diagnose - ANSWER-corneal
ulcers
_____ have very strong palpebral muscles and it may be necessary to
have another person assist when one is applying ophthalmic drugs. -
ANSWER-Equines.
It is acceptable to use corticosteroid-type ointments in patients with
corneal ulcers T/F - ANSWER-False
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