General Pharmacology
These are the most common types of syringe tips used in the veterinary field.
Luer-lok, Luer-slip, Eccentric, Catheter
A 35 lb seizing pet needs to be administered 2 mg/kg of Midazolam 5 mg/mL STAT. How much will you draw up to administer?
6.3 mLs
An anti-ulcer medication known as the "gastric band-aid".
Sucralfate
This is an IV anesthetic medication characterized by a distinct white color.
Propofol
This group of medications is characterized by the suffix -cillin
Penicillins
Translate this Rx:
Neo-Poly-Bac ung: 1/4" strip OS BID-TiD for 7 d.
Neo-Poly-Bac ointment: Apply 1/4" strip in the left eye every 8-12 hours for 7 days.
This anthelmintic is used to treats a variety of nematodes in dogs and cats. Usually given to puppies and kittens.
Pyrantel (Strongid)
This is an absorbent given to animals who ingest a toxic substance.
Activated charcoal (Toxiban)
A controlled long-term anticonvulsant for canines and felines that can cause extensive liver damage if not monitored.
Phenobarbital
This group of medications can be both nephrotoxic and ototoxic even in normal dosages.
Aminoglycosides
What are the 5 "R's" of patient care?
Right Drug
Right Patient
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time/Frequency
This is an approved Immiticide used to treat adult microfilaria and is an administered as an IM injection.
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride
Two bronchodilators commonly used for inhalers or nebulizing treatments.
Albuterol and Clenbuterol
This beta-blocker is used to treat hypertension in both canine and feline patients.
Atenolol
This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory is only approved for use in cats. What is the maximum amount of days it can be used?
Onsior
3 days
These are medications that do not breakdown in the stomach and release in the small intestine.
Enteric-coated medications/ Enteric medications
These two anthelmintics make up a significant amount of heartworm preventions. One of these can cause adverse effects in collies or collie-cross breeds.
Ivermectin and Milbemycin
This medication is used to treat Diabetes Mellitus and can cause hypoglycemia if not regulated.
Insulin (Vetsulin, Glargine)
This medication is both a vasodilator and positive inotropic drug.
Name one condition this medication can help manage.
Pimobendan
CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
This steroidal anti-inflammatory is approved for use in felines.
Prednisolone
This term is used to describe the movement of drug molecules from the site of administration into systemic circulation.
Absorption
An 8 lb puppy is prescribed Albon treatment for 21 days. The dosage is 11mg/kg for the loading dose on day one and 6 mg/kg maintenance dose SID thereafter. The concentration you have is 250mg/5ml. How much will the loading dose be?
What 2 intestinal parasites are we treating?
0.8 mLs for loading dose
Coccidia and Giardia
These are 2 appetite stimulants used in feline patients.
Diazepam and Mirtazapine
This medication reverses all benzodiazepines.
Flumazenil
This medication, if given, can cause hepatic necrosis, weight loss, icterus, seizures and death.
Acetaminophen