Veterinary Pharmacology: 088125RR
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What is the primary use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine?
A) To treat viral infections
B) To manage pain
C) To treat bacterial infections
D) To prevent parasites
C) To treat bacterial infections
Which c...
What is the primary use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine?
A) To treat viral infections
B) To manage pain
C) To treat bacterial infections
D) To prevent parasites
✔✔ C) To treat bacterial infections
Which class of drugs is commonly used to manage pain in animals?
A) Antihistamines
B) Corticosteroids
C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D) Antifungals
✔✔ C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
What is the purpose of a loading dose in veterinary pharmacology?
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, A) To gradually increase the drug level
B) To maintain drug levels
C) To quickly achieve therapeutic drug levels
D) To reduce side effects
✔✔ C) To quickly achieve therapeutic drug levels
Which route of administration is most appropriate for delivering medication that needs to act
quickly?
A) Oral
B) Topical
C) Subcutaneous
D) Intravenous
✔✔ D) Intravenous
What is pharmacokinetics?
A) The study of drug interactions
B) The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted
C) The study of drug side effects
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