Non-Antimicrobial Drugs in Veterinary Medicine: Pharmacology and Applications

Question 1

Morphine is an example of which type of non-antimicrobial drug?

Accepted Answer

Analgesic

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Anesthetic

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Anti-inflammatory drug

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Antiseptic

Question 2

Which of the following non-antimicrobial drugs is contraindicated in animals with liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen

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Metamizole

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Aspirin

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Ibuprofen

Question 3

What is the main difference between local anesthetics and general anesthetics?

Accepted Answer

Site of action

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Duration of action

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Reversal method

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Indication

Question 4

What is the primary mechanism of action of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes

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Activating opioid receptors

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Reducing blood flow to inflamed tissues

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Stimulating the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of non-antimicrobial drug used in veterinary medicine?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

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Analgesics

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Anesthetics

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Anti-inflammatory drugs

Question 6

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of opioids in veterinary patients?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression

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Liver damage

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Stomach irritation

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Increased heart rate

Question 7

What is the recommended route of administration for local anesthetics in veterinary practice?

Accepted Answer

Topical application

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Intravenous injection

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Intramuscular injection

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Subcutaneous injection

Question 8

When calculating drug dosages for veterinary patients, which factor is of utmost importance?

Accepted Answer

Body weight

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Animal species

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Age

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Route of administration

Question 9

Which of the following is **not** a mechanism of action for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Accepted Answer

Stimulation of the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines

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Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes

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Stabilization of lysosomal membranes

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Reduction of prostaglandin synthesis

Question 10

Which of the following is a commonly used opioid analgesic in veterinary medicine?

Accepted Answer

Butorphanol

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Meloxicam

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Lidocaine

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Acetaminophen

Question 11

What is the primary mechanism of action of corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of phospholipase A2

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Stimulation of prostaglandin synthesis

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Blockade of histamine receptors

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Enhancement of phagocytosis

Question 12

What is the recommended route of administration for intravenous anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

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Subcutaneous

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Intramuscular

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Intraperitoneal

Question 13

Which of the following drugs is commonly used to induce vomiting in dogs?

Accepted Answer

Apomorphine

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Ondansetron

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Metoclopramide

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Cerenia

Question 14

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes

Answer

Blockade of histamine receptors

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Alteration of leukocyte function

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Enhancement of prostaglandin synthesis

Question 15

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of opioid analgesics?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory depression

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Increased gastrointestinal motility

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Diarrhea

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Tachycardia

Question 16

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the breakdown of ester bonds in procaine?

Accepted Answer

Plasma cholinesterase

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Pepsin

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Trypsin

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Lipase

Question 17

Which of the following drugs is used as a muscle relaxant in veterinary surgery?

Accepted Answer

Vecuronium

Answer

Ketamine

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Acepromazine

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Propofol

Question 18

Which of the following opioids is a partial agonist, meaning it binds to opioid receptors without fully activating them?

Accepted Answer

Buprenorphine

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Morphine

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Fentanyl

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Methadone

Question 19

What is the primary route of administration for inhalational anesthetics, which are used to induce and maintain anesthesia during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Inhalational

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Intravenous

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Oral

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Rectal

Question 20

What is the primary mechanism of action of local anesthetics, which are used to block pain signals in specific areas of the body?

Accepted Answer

Blockade of sodium channels

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Activation of potassium channels

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Inhibition of calcium channels

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Stimulation of GABA receptors