VTNE pharmacology Questions And
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Why should atropine, a competitive antagonist of acetylcholine receptors, be used cautiously in
horses? (ie what is a major side effect of the drug?)
A. Excessive use can result in bradycardia
B. Excessive use can result in intense constriction of the ...
Why should atropine, a competitive antagonist of acetylcholine receptors, be used cautiously in
horses? (ie what is a major side effect of the drug?)
A. Excessive use can result in bradycardia
B. Excessive use can result in intense constriction of the pupil
C. Excessive use can result in intestinal stasis (colic)
D. Excessive use can result in diarrhea Excessive use can result in intestinal stasis (colic)
A 4kg puppy is in need of subcutaneous fluids due to dehydration. The doctor prescribed a dose
of 20ml/kg. How many ml should this patient receive? 80ml
You need to perform a CBC and take thoracic radiographs on a somewhat fractious cat. You
sedate the cat with an IM injection of medetomidine. While on the xray table, you become
concerned that the cat is not doing well and the veterinarian asks you to reverse the effects of
medetomidine. What should you give the cat?
A. Naloxone
B. Flumazenil
C. Atipamezole
D. Yohimbine
, VTNE pharmacology Questions And
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E. Atropine Atipamezole
A tablet may have enteric coating to serve what purpose?
A. It increases transit time so the drug can make it to the colon more quickly for absorption
B. To protect the medication from being destroyed by the acids of the stomach
C. It slows transit time so that the drug will be absorbed mostly through the stomach wall
D. It prevents gastric ulceration To protect the medication from being destroyed by the
acids of the stomach
Which drug could be used to decrease intracranial pressure?
A. Mitotane
B. Mannitol
C. Phenobarbital
D. Ivermectin Mannitol
A cat is given dexmedetomidine, and the cat's heart rate has dropped significantly. The
veterinarian asks you to give the reversal, which of the following is the appropriate reversal
agent?
, VTNE pharmacology Questions And
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A. Atropine
B. Acepromazine
C. Naloxone
D. Atipamezole Atipamezole
Which of the following antimicrobial medications should not be administered to young, growing
animals?
A. Trimethoprim (Trimethoprim-sulfonamide combinations)
B. Gentamicin (Aminoglycosides)
C. Enrofloxacin (Fluoroquinolones)
D. Ampicillin (Penicillin)
E. Cefazolin (Cephalosporins) Enrofloxacin (Fluoroquinolones) - cause damage to joint
cartilage
How many milliliters of 50% dextrose should be added to a 100ml solution of LRS to make it
2.5%? 5ml
C1V1 = C2V2
0.5(x) = 0.025 (100)
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Which medication is typically given through a filter?
A. Metoclopramide
B. Cefazolin
C. Dexamethasone
D. Mannitol Mannitol
Clomipramine is a veterinary approved drug used most commonly to treat which condition?
A. Allergies
B. Separation anxiety
C. Urinary incontinence
D. Epilepsy Separation anxiety
An anthelmintic is used for treating which of the following?
A. Mange
B. Fleas
C. Ticks
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