Pharmacology
"Generic" is a term used to designate the name of a drug in its:
A. Most basic application
B. Trademarked package
C. Basic Chemical Form
D. Therapeutic Context
B. Basic Chemical Form
Which of the following means "directed toward the belly"?
A. Rostral
B. Caudal
C. Dorsal
D. Ventral
D. Ventral
Which of the following forms the bulk of the tooth and protects the pulp cavity?
A. Alveolar Bone
B. Dentin
C. Enamel
D. Cementum
C. Enamel
What is the technical term for red blood cells?
Erythrocytes
What category of nasal discharge is described as "clear liquid"?
Serous
How do antihistamines work?
A. By increasing the conversation rate of fibrinogen to fibrin.
B. By blocking either H1 or H2 receptors in the body.
C. By killing or preventing growth of organisms.
D. By hindering cell wall development
B. By blocking either H1 or H2 receptors in the body
What muscle type is striated and is responsible for voluntary control and movement?
A. Skeletal muscle
B. Smooth muscle
C. Cardiac muscle
D. All of the above
A. Skeletal
In dentistry, which of the following terms refers to the surface of the tooth or gums that is closest to the lips within the mouth?
A. Buccal
B. Labial
C. Lingual
D. Rostral
B. Labial
What type of white blood cells arrive first at the site of inflammation?
Neutrophils
What is the initial wound healing phase that follows an injury?
Inflammatory Phase
Which of the following is illegal to administer to food animals in the United States?
A. Chloramphenicol
B. Cephalosporin
C. Macrolides
D. Fluoroquinolones
A. Chloramphenicol
What is the substance in plasma that is responsible for clotting?
A. Serum
B. Fibrinogen protein
C. Whole blood
D. Pepsin
B. Fibrinogen Protein
What type of tooth has only one root and has a sharp edge that is ideal for cutting and shearing?
Incisors
The presence of red blood cells in urine is called?
Hematuria
What route of administration typically takes effect much more quickly than other methods and will not be regurgitated or expectorated?
Parenteral Administration
Which of the following would be given to constrict the pupil of a patient suffering from glaucoma?
A. Miotic agents
B. Mucolytic agents
C. Mydriatic agents
D. Cytoprotective agents
A. Miotic agents
Which of the following is not one of the ruminant's four specialized stomach compartments?
A. Reticulum
B. Omasum
C. Rumen
D. Pepsin
D. Pepsin
The small upper premolars found in most horses, which may be removed in performance horses to reduce discomfort when using a bit, are called?
Wolf Teeth
What is the most common way to measure urine's specific gravity?
Refractometer
What is considered the pacemaker of the heart and is located in the right atrium?
Sinoatrial Node
What is the primary organ that metabolizes drugs?
A. Stomach
B. Kidneys
C. Liver
D. Spleen
C. Liver
What is the recommended treatment for pyometra?
Ovariohysterectomy
What is the infection and subsequent inflammation of the tissues around the teeth?
Periodontal Disease
What growth medium is for gram-negative organisms and employs crystal violet and blue salts to hinder gram-positive bacteria growth?
MacConkey II Agar
What passes light through the tissues to measure the percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is oxygen saturated?
Pulse Oximetry