Common veterinary drug classes, dosage safety, and restraint and handling concepts tested on the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
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- What is the primary mechanism of action for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
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Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis- Which class of antibiotics are bactericidal and include amoxicillin and ampicillin?
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Beta-lactams- Aminoglycosides are effective against which type of bacteria?
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Gram-negative aerobic bacteria- What is a major concern when using aminoglycoside antibiotics in veterinary medicine?
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Nephrotoxicity (kidney damage) and ototoxicity (hearing loss)- Which sedative is commonly used in dogs and is a benzodiazepine?
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Diazepam- Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine at which type of receptor?
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Muscarinic receptors- What is the purpose of giving an anticholinergic such as atropine before anesthesia?
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To prevent excessive salivation and reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia- Which injectable anesthetic agent is commonly used for induction in small animals and has dissociative properties?
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Ketamine- Propofol is used for anesthetic induction; what is its primary route of administration?
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Intravenous- What is the major advantage of isoflurane as a maintenance anesthetic?
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Rapid, smooth induction and recovery with minimal metabolism- Which class of drugs is used to treat parasitic worm infections in animals?
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Anthelmintics- Corticosteroids such as dexamethasone are primarily used for what therapeutic effect?
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Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects- What is the formula for calculating drug dose in milligrams?
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Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) x Dose rate (mg/kg)- Which route of drug administration provides the fastest onset of action?
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Intravenous- What does ADME stand for in pharmacokinetics?
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Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
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