pharmacy, pharmacology

50 g is equal to: Select one: a. 0.05 kg b. 500,000 mg c. 5,000,000 µg d. 0.005 kg

a. 0.05 kg

You have just administered an injection of 0.02 mL of acepromazine (10 mg/mL). How many mg did you give? Select one: a. 0.2 mg b. 2 mg c. 20 mg d. 200 mg

a. 0.2 mg

Lidocaine at 2% is prescribed for a 33-lb beagle at a dose of 2 mg/kg IV. How many mL will you deliver? Select one: a. 1.5 mL b. 0.15 mL c. 0.5 mL d. 5 mL

a. 1.5 mL

A 5-kg dog weighs approximately: Select one: a. 11 lb b. 5 lb c. 2.5 lb d. 7.5 lb

a. 11 lb

A pet needs a medication at a dose of 100 mg/kg, and the medication is available in a 100-mg/mL solution. The pet weighs 25 lb. How many mL will be administered? Select one: a. 11 mL b. 1 mL c. 114 mL d. 12 mL

a. 11 mL

Five tonometer readings in millimeters of mercury are 14, 15, 19, 14, and 18. What is the average (mean) reading? Select one: a. 16 b. 15 c. 17 d. 18

a. 16

Diphenhydramine elixir is prescribed at 12.5 mg po q8h. The drug is available in 30-mL bottles that contain 25 mg/5 mL. How long will one bottle last? Select one: a. 4 days b. 1 week c. 2 days d. 6 days

a. 4 days

NPH insulin is labeled 100 units/mL. The order is for a 12-lb poodle and reads: NPH insulin 1 unit/kg qd. How many units do you deliver? Select one: a. 5.5 u b. 3 u c. 4 u d. 6 u

a. 5.5 u

Macrolides inhibit bacterial ribosomal action by binding which subunit? Select one: a. 50s b. 40s c. 30s d. 60s

a. 50s

If a dog that receives fluids at a rate of 120 mL/hr has a rate reduction of 20%, what is the new rate in mL/hr? Select one: a. 96 mL/hr b. 1.6 mL/hr c. 0.4 mL/hr d. 24 mL/hr

a. 96 mL/hr

Drugs used to increase airflow, through respiratory passageways narrowed by the relaxation of smooth muscle around them, are called: Select one: a. Bronchodilators b. Antitussives c. Antihistamines d. Expectorants

a. Bronchodilators

What effect are anticholinergic drugs expected to have on the gastrointestinal tract?t Select one: a. Decreased bowel motility b. Decreased ability of compounds to irritate the bowel wall c. Increased movement of feces through the bowel d. Increased secretions by the bowel

a. Decreased bowel motility

Which of the following drugs minimally crosses the placental barrier and is safe to use in pregnant dogs? Select one: a. Glycopyrrolate b. Acepromazine c. Atropine d. Fentanyl

a. Glycopyrrolate

When applying nitroglycerin ointment, it is important to wear gloves and: Select one: a. Make a note where it was placed b. Wash it off after it has had contact with the patient for 5 minutes c. Avoid placing it directly on the skin d. Make sure it is placed thickly in a small area

a. Make a note where it was placed

When a drug is said to have a narrow therapeutic range, it means that: Select one: a. The dose range that is effective is small b. It may be used for treatment of a few disorders only c. It must be dosed frequently d. It must be given in greater concentration to be effective

a. The dose range that is effective is small

2% lidocaine is prescribed for a 13-lb beagle at a dose of 2 mg/kg IV. How many mL will you deliver? Select one: a. 1.6 mL b. 0.6 mL c. 0.16 mL d. 6 mL

b. 0.6 mL

You have just administered one tablet of 64.8 mg of phenobarbital. How many grains of drug did you deliver? Select one: a. 0.6 gr b. 1 gr c. 0.5 gr d. 0.25 gr

b. 1 gr

A pet needs 25 mg of a 2% solution. How many mL will be administered? 2% solution = 20 mg/mL Select one: a. 0.1 mL b. 1.25 mL c. 25 mL d. 20 mL

b. 1.25 mL

A 1-L sample contains: Select one: a. 100 mL b. 1000 mL c. 1 mL d. 10 mL

b. 1000 mL

You are taking the heart rate of a cat. If you count 10 beats in 5 seconds, what is the rate in beats/min? Select one: a. 300 b. 120 c. 220 d. 50

b. 120

How many mg of a drug should be administered to a patient who weighs 22 lb if the dose is 0.2 mg/kg? Select one: a. 4.4 mg b. 2 mg c. 20 mg d. 44 g

b. 2 mg

The doctor ordered a patient to receive Unasyn, 1200 mg IV. Once reconstituted, the Unasyn has a concentration of 375 mg/mL. How many mL will you administer? Select one: a. 1.2 mL b. 3.2 mL c. 0.1 mL d. 6.4 mL

b. 3.2 mL

You just administered 1.2 mL of penicillin (300,000 U/mL). How many units did you administer? Select one: a. 0.26 U b. 360,000 U c. 260,000 U d. 360 U

b. 360,000 U

A 16-oz bottle contains how many mL? Select one: a. 1.6 mL b. 480 mL c. 40 mL d. 240 mL

b. 480 mL

One gram of powdered drug diluted with how many mL of sterile water will make a concentration of 20 mg/mL? Select one: a. 100 mL b. 50 mL c. 0.2 mL d. 0.05 mL

b. 50 mL

The veterinarian asks you to fill 250 mg po bid of metronidazole for 6 days. You have 500-mg tablets in stock. How many tablets will you fill? Select one: a. 3 tablets b. 6 tablets c. 12 tablets d. 24 tablets

b. 6 tablets

The suggested oxygen flow rate for a circle rebreathing system is 25 to 50 mL/kg/min and 130 to 300 mL/kg/min for a nonrebreathing system. What is the most appropriate flow setting for a 10-lb cat? Select one: a. 3 L/min b. 900 mL/min c. 0.3 L/min d. 0.9 mL/min

b. 900 mL/min

Butorphanol and hydrocodone are examples of: Select one: a. Antihistamines b. Antitussives c. Expectorants d. Mucolytics

b. Antitussives

Spike the dog ingested his owner's cardiac medication about a half-hour ago. The veterinarian instructs you to give him an emetic that may be administered into the conjunctival sac, and then flush as necessary. The name of the drug is: Select one: a. Hydrogen peroxide b. Apomorphine c. Xylazine d. Syrup of ipecac

b. Apomorphine

What NSAID is administered to cats with a dosing interval of 2 days or more? Select one: a. Naproxen b. Aspirin c. Carprofen d. Ibuprofen

b. Aspirin

Which of the following is most likely to cause gastrointestinal ulcerations? Select one: a. Meloxicam b. Aspirin c. Deracoxib d. Carprofen

b. Aspirin

A client is advised to discontinue aspirin therapy in his dysplastic dog before the dog undergoes surgery to remove a mammary tumor. The client asks you why this request was made. You tell him: Select one: a. Aspirin may adversely affect hepatic biotransformation b. Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation and may increase the likelihood of hemorrhage c. Aspirin has an anti-inflammatory effect d. Aspirin may result in gastrointestinal ulceration

b. Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation and may increase the likelihood of hemorrhage

Baytril is the trade name for: Select one: a. Cephalexin b. Enrofloxacin c. Gabapentin d. Acepromazine

b. Enrofloxacin

A patient is hospitalized for vomiting and diarrhea. The doctor orders metronidazole to be given BID. What is the most likely route the doctor will use? Select one: a. IM b. IV c. PO d. SQ

b. IV

Drugs that are administered intra-articularly are injected into the: Select one: a. Subdural space b. Joint c. Heart d. Bone marrow

b. Joint

A 12-year-old spayed female golden retriever is brought into your clinic with a history of waking up in her bed in a puddle of urine. A complete blood count (CBC), profile, and urinalysis show no sign of urinary tract disease. The doctor tells you to fill a prescription for phenylpropanolamine. The doctor is choosing this drug because it treats: Select one: a. Bladder atony by increasing bladder tone b. Urinary incontinence by increasing urethral sphincter tone c. Bladder atony by decreasing bladder tone d. Urinary incontinence by decreasing urethral sphincter tone

b. Urinary incontinence by increasing urethral sphincter tone

A pet needs medication at a dose of 5 mg/kg, and the medication is available in 25-mg tablets. The pet weighs 10 lb. How many tablets will be administered? Select one: a. 10 tablets b. 2 tablets c. 1 tablet d. 5 tablets

c. 1 tablet

Six blood pressure readings are 115, 120, 123, 121, 121, and 112 mm Hg. What is the average (mean) value? Select one: a. 123 b. 120 c. 119 d. 121

c. 119

A dosage of 1.5 tsp bid requires: Select one: a. 1 oz for a 2-week supply b. 10 tbs for a 2-week supply c. 14 tbs for a 2-week supply d. 8 tbs for a 2-week supply

c. 14 tbs for a 2-week supply

A veterinarian writes a script for 25 mg of acepromazine to be administered every 8 hr for 5 days, and the medication is available in 25-mg tablets. How many tablets will be dispensed? Select one: a. 5 tablets b. 10 tablets c. 15 tablets d. 3 tablets

c. 15 tablets

10 inches is equal to approximately: Select one: a. 0.04 m b. 25 mm c. 25 cm d. 4 cm

c. 25 cm

An 11-lb cat weighs approximately: Select one: a. 5000 g b. 500 g c. 5 kg d. 22 kg

c. 5 kg

Atipamezole, when administered SC to rabbits, can reverse the effects of medetomadine within: Select one: a. 2-5 minutes b. 25-30 minutes c. 5-10 minutes d. 10-25 minutes

c. 5-10 minutes

Drugs that effectively block the cough reflex are called: Select one: a. Mucolytics b. Decongestants c. Antitussives d. Expectorants

c. Antitussives

Which of the following is not a controlled substance? Select one: a. Hydromorphone b. Diazepam c. Apomorphine d. Ketamine

c. Apomorphine

What effect do beta-receptor agonists have on the respiratory tree? Select one: a. Increase the volume of watery secretions b. Increase the volume of sticky mucoid secretions c. Cause bronchodilatation d. Cause bronchoconstriction

c. Cause bronchodilatation

Atopica is the brand name for: Select one: a. Furosemide b. Dolasetron c. Cyclosporine d. Anzemet

c. Cyclosporine

Thiobarbiturates should be administered with great care, or not at all, to: Select one: a. Collies b. Rottweilers c. Greyhounds d. Spaniels

c. Greyhounds

Flunixin meglumine (Banamine) is an NSAID most commonly used in: Select one: a. Horses for reducing fever b. Dogs for its anticoagulant activity c. Horses for the treatment of colic d. Dogs for the treatment of chronic osteoarthritis

c. Horses for the treatment of colic

Why should tetracycline use be avoided in pregnant bitches? Select one: a. It may impair normal central nervous system development in the pups that may show up as behavioral changes later in life. b. It may damage the developing pups and may result in liver impairment later in life. c. It may be deposited in dental enamel and give the pup's teeth a mottled yellow appearance. d. It may cause changes in the joint cartilage that may result in arthritis at an older age in the pup.

c. It may be deposited in dental enamel and give the pup's teeth a mottled yellow appearance.

NSAIDs are most likely to cause side effects in what two organ systems? Select one: a. Cardiac and hepatic b. Renal and pulmonary c. Renal and gastrointestinal d. Pulmonary and cardiac

c. Renal and gastrointestinal

For what reason is apomorphine used in canine patients in emergency veterinary medicine? Select one: a. To keep blood pressure elevated for animals in shock b. To maintain kidney function during periods of reduced blood flow to the kidneys c. To produce emesis after ingestion of a toxin d. To alleviate pain

c. To produce emesis after ingestion of a toxin

How long should a patient with pneumonia be on antibiotics? Select one: a. Two weeks past resolution of clinical signs b. Four weeks, no matter the clinical or radiographic signs c. Two weeks past resolution of radiographic signs d. Six weeks, no matter the clinical or radiographic signs

c. Two weeks past resolution of radiographic signs

What unit of measure is most commonly used for serum potassium? Select one: a. International units b. German c. mEq d. French

c. mEq

A cat that weighs 5 kg is given 0.1 mL of a drug with a concentration of 10 mg/mL. What dose did this cat receive? Select one: a. 25 mg/kg b. 0.05 mg/kg c. 2 mg/kg d. 0.2 mg/kg

d. 0.2 mg/kg

A 354-g rat weighs: Select one: a. 3.54 kg b. 0.0354 kg c. 35.4 kg d. 0.354 kg

d. 0.354 kg

A cat on intravenous fluids must receive 20 mL/hr normal saline. If this cat has a drip set that provides 60 drops/mL, what should the drip rate be? Select one: a. 3 drops/sec b. 1 drop/2 sec c. 16 drops/sec d. 1 drop/3 sec

d. 1 drop/3 sec

How many mg of a drug should be administered to a patient who weighs 22 lb if the dose is 0.2 mg/kg? Select one: a. 4.4 mg b. 20 mg c. 44 g d. 2 mg

d. 2 mg

A pet needs 100 mg of a tablet, and the medication is available as a 50-mg tablet. How many tablets will be needed? Select one: a. 1 tablet b. 3 tablets c. 4 tablets d. 2 tablets

d. 2 tablets

The doctor orders an intravenous infusion to run at 20 mL/hr. Calculate the flow rate using an administration set that delivers 60 drops/mL. Select one: a. More information is needed b. 30 drops/min c. 33 drops/min d. 20 drops/min

d. 20 drops/min

A growth in the skin is 2 inches in diameter. What is the diameter of the growth in centimeters? Select one: a. 2.5 cm b. 20 cm c. 30 cm d. 5 cm

d. 5 cm

What class of drugs generally poses the greatest potential health threat to those handling the medication? Select one: a. Antinematodal b. Antibiotic c. Antiprotozoal d. Antineoplastic

d. Antineoplastic

Which of the following is not a controlled substance? Select one: a. Ketamine b. Hydromorphone c. Diazepam d. Apomorphine

d. Apomorphine

A client is advised to discontinue aspirin therapy in his dysplastic dog before the dog undergoes surgery to remove a mammary tumor. The client asks you why this request was made. You tell him: Select one: a. Aspirin may result in gastrointestinal ulceration b. Aspirin has an anti-inflammatory effect c. Aspirin may adversely affect hepatic biotransformation d. Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation and may increase the likelihood of hemorrhage

d. Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation and may increase the likelihood of hemorrhage

An example of an anticholinergic drug is: Select one: a. Pilocarpine b. Acetylcholine c. Nicotine d. Atropine

d. Atropine

Griseofulvin is used in cats, dogs, and horses to treat which of the following disorders? Select one: a. Staphylococcus pyoderma b. Nematode infection c. Rickettsial disease d. Dermatophytosis

d. Dermatophytosis

Most biotransformation of drugs occurs in the: Select one: a. Lungs b. Kidney c. Skin d. Liver

d. Liver

The Food and Drug Administration does not approve the use of fluoroquinolones in: Select one: a. Birds b. Cats c. Dogs d. Poultry

d. Poultry

A drug's package insert states that the drug is an anticestodal. Against what type of parasite will this drug be effective? Select one: a. Protozoa (Eimeria, Giardia) b. Flukes (liver fluke, lung fluke) c. Ascarids (Toxocara, Toxascaris) d. Tapeworms (Taenia)

d. Tapeworms (Taenia)

Insulin concentration is measured in: Select one: a. Grams per milliliter b. Milliequivalents per milliliter c. Milligrams per milliliter d. Units per milliliter

d. Units per milliliter