Question 1

How do proton pumps work?&#10;A)They cover the ulcer and protect it from bile salts.&#10;B)They inhibit hydrogen ion transport into the stomach.&#10;C)They increase mucus production in the GI tract.&#10;D)They inhibit liver enzymes and slow the metabolism of other drugs.

Accepted Answer

Proton pumps work by inhibiting the hydrogen ion (proton) transport into the stomach, effectively reducing the production of stomach acid. This mechanism is crucial for the treatment of conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other disorders related to excessive stomach acid.

Question 2

When vomiting is due to motion sickness, what drug is used?&#10;A)Metoclopramide&#10;B)Phenothiazine derivative&#10;C)Antihistamine&#10;D)Serotonin Receptor Antagonists

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines are commonly used to treat motion sickness. They work by blocking the action of histamine, which can help reduce symptoms such as nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.

Question 3

Which locally acting antacid may cause diarrhea?&#10;A)Aluminum&#10;B)Magnesium&#10;C)Sucralfate&#10;D)Simethicone

Accepted Answer

Magnesium-based antacids can cause diarrhea because magnesium tends to draw water into the intestines, which can increase bowel movements.

Question 4

Which laxative category is not approved for veterinary use?&#10;A)Bulk forming&#10;B)Stimulants&#10;C)Osmotics&#10;D)Emollients

Accepted Answer

Stimulant laxatives are generally not approved for veterinary use due to their potential for causing adverse effects in animals.

Question 5

What is a wavelike contraction that moves food through the gut?&#10;A)Churning&#10;B)Peristalsis&#10;C)Segmentation&#10;D)Flexure

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis is the correct term for the series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.

Question 6

Which of the following may have to be refrigerated to maintain their viability?&#10;A)Adsorbents&#10;B)Protectants&#10;C)Probiotics&#10;D)Motility reducers

Accepted Answer

Probiotics often contain live bacteria or yeasts which require refrigeration to maintain their viability and effectiveness.

Question 7

Where is the vomiting center located?&#10;A)Brain stem&#10;B)Stomach lining&#10;C)Small intestine&#10;D)Inner ear

Accepted Answer

The vomiting center is located in the brain stem, which coordinates the act of vomiting. This area receives signals from various parts of the body and brain when a vomit-inducing event occurs.

Question 8

Which drug is used after surgery to help animals increase gastric motility?&#10;A)Acetylcholine&#10;B)Dexpanthenol&#10;C)Metoclopramide&#10;D)Neostigmine

Accepted Answer

Dexpanthenol is used post-surgery to help increase gastric motility in animals.

Question 9

When is an antifoaming agent needed?&#10;A)When the animal is able to release gas through belching&#10;B)When the animal cannot stop vomiting&#10;C)When the animal is constipated, causing gas to be expelled through the mouth&#10;D)When the animal cannot clear the rumen by eructation

Accepted Answer

Antifoaming agents are needed when an animal cannot clear the rumen by eructation (belching), as this inability can lead to bloating due to the accumulation of gas. These agents help reduce the surface tension of the gas bubbles, allowing them to combine and be expelled more easily.

Question 10

Which anticholinergic is approved for horses with spasmodic colic?&#10;A)Aminopentamide&#10;B)Atropine&#10;C)Propantheline&#10;D)N-butylscopolammonium bromide

Accepted Answer

N-butylscopolammonium bromide, also known as Buscopan, is specifically approved for use in horses to treat spasmodic colic, due to its antispasmodic and anticholinergic effects on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 11

Bran is an example of a(n)_____ laxative.&#10;A)bulk forming&#10;B)stimulant&#10;C)osmotic&#10;D)emollient

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Question 12

If an animal is excessively drooling, what is most likely the cause?&#10;A)Twisting of the mesentery&#10;B)Inflammation of the lining of the stomach&#10;C)Decreased pancreatic secretions&#10;D)An abnormality associated with swallowing

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The answer of If an animal is excessively drooling, what...

Question 13

Which motility reducer can be purchased over-the-counter?&#10;A)Metronidazole&#10;B)Clostridium difficile&#10;C)Diphenoxylate&#10;D)Loperamide

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The answer of Which motility reducer can be purchased over-the-counter?&#10;A)Metronidazole&#10;B)Clostridium...

Question 14

Which of the following animals would be given an antiemetic?&#10;A)Horse&#10;B)Rabbit&#10;C)Rat&#10;D)Cat

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The answer of Which of the following animals would be...

Question 15

All of the following could be causes of vomiting except ______.&#10;A)stretching of the intestinal wall&#10;B)inflammation of the lining of stomach&#10;C)infection or inefficient digestion&#10;D)systemic disease such as renal disease

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following could be causes...

Question 16

Which antisialogue drug is preferred for use in pregnant animals?&#10;A)Aminopentamide&#10;B)Glycopyrrolate&#10;C)Atropine&#10;D)Propantheline

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The answer of Which antisialogue drug is preferred for use...

Question 17

What type of laxative results in watery stools and abdominal cramping?&#10;A)Bulk forming&#10;B)Cathartics&#10;C)Osmotics&#10;D)Emollients

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The answer of What type of laxative results in watery...

Question 18

Which of the following have the fewest adverse effects?&#10;A)Cathartics&#10;B)Stimulants&#10;C)Osmotics&#10;D)Emollients

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The answer of Which of the following have the fewest...

Question 19

Which product would only be given to treat diarrhea if a specific toxin was ingested?&#10;A)Activated charcoal&#10;B)Kaolin/pectin&#10;C)Bismuth subsalicylate&#10;D)Bio-Sponge

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The answer of Which product would only be given to...

Question 20

What drug is now used instead of syrup of ipecac to stimulate vomiting?&#10;A)Apomorphine&#10;B)Activated charcoal&#10;C)Hydrogen peroxide&#10;D)Xylazine

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The answer of What drug is now used instead of...

Question 21

Which appetite stimulant can be given to both cats and dogs?&#10;A)Capromorelin&#10;B)Cyproheptadine&#10;C)Diazepam&#10;D)Propofol

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The answer of Which appetite stimulant can be given to...

Question 22

How often should sealants be reapplied to the teeth?&#10;A)Annually&#10;B)Every six months&#10;C)Every three months&#10;D)Every three years

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Question 23

Which of the following is NOT subject to FDA approval?&#10;A)Cisapride&#10;B)Pancrelipase&#10;C)Capromorelin&#10;D)Mirtazapine

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT subject...

Question 24

Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A)Cleansing products may help with plaque removal but not freshening breath.&#10;B)Avoid abrasive chews for two days after the sealant is applied to prevent mechanical abrasion that could remove the sealant.&#10;C)Fluoride-containing products designed for animals have higher concentrations of fluoride than human products.&#10;D)Cleansing products need not be rinsed.

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The answer of Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A)Cleansing...

Question 25

If the pet has received the Doxirobe Gel antibiotic treatment for a dental procedure, how long does the owner have to wait before giving the pet treats?&#10;A)Seven days&#10;B)Seven hours&#10;C)One day&#10;D)One hour

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the pet has received the Doxirobe...

Deck 10: Gastrointestinal Drugs