Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about glucocorticoids?&#10;A)Glucocorticoid drugs should be used in animals with corneal ulcers.&#10;B)The immunosuppressive effects of glucocorticoid drugs disable pathogens from establishing infections in the body.&#10;C)The anti-inflammatory effects of glucocorticoid drugs do not cure inflammatory diseases.&#10;D)Continuous glucocorticoid use is better than intermittent use.

Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoids have anti-inflammatory effects that can help manage symptoms of inflammatory diseases, but they do not cure the underlying disease. Their role is primarily to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system's response, rather than addressing the root cause of the disease.

Question 2

Which of the following is a salicylate that cats cannot metabolize?&#10;A)Ibuprofen&#10;B)Naproxen&#10;C)Diclofenac&#10;D)Aspirin

Accepted Answer

Aspirin is a salicylate, and cats have a limited ability to metabolize it due to their lack of certain enzymes, making it potentially toxic even in small doses.

Question 3

Endogenous glucocorticoid production affects which hormone producer?&#10;A)Adrenal cortex&#10;B)Hypothalymus&#10;C)Anterior pituitary&#10;D)Thyroid

Accepted Answer

Endogenous glucocorticoids are produced by the adrenal cortex.

Question 4

Which of the following can cause a perforated gastric ulcer in a dog with just one dose?&#10;A)Ketoprofen&#10;B)Carprofen&#10;C)Naproxen&#10;D)Ibuprofen

Accepted Answer

Naproxen is highly toxic to dogs, even in small doses, and can cause a perforated gastric ulcer with just one dose due to its long half-life and the dog's inability to metabolize it efficiently.

Question 5

Whenever possible, how should glucocorticoids be applied?&#10;A)Intravenously&#10;B)Orally&#10;C)Topically&#10;D)Subcutaneously

Accepted Answer

Topically applied glucocorticoids are preferred whenever possible because this method minimizes systemic side effects by delivering the medication directly to the site of action.

Question 6

Which of the following are clinical signs of Cushing's disease?&#10;A)Weakness&#10;B)Diarrhea&#10;C)Vomiting&#10;D)Lethargy

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Question 7

Glucocorticoid drugs have many advantages, but they also have disadvantages. Which of the following is an adverse effect risk of using glucocorticoid drugs?&#10;A)Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia&#10;B)Infection due to immunosuppression&#10;C)Mast cell tumors&#10;D)Intervertebral disk disease

Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoid drugs can suppress the immune system, increasing the risk of infections. This is a well-documented adverse effect of using these drugs, as they can inhibit the body's natural immune response, making it easier for infections to take hold.

Question 8

What is produced in the breakdown of phospholipids by phospholipase?&#10;A)Prostaglandins&#10;B)Arachidonic acid&#10;C)Leukotrienes&#10;D)Thromboxanes

Accepted Answer

Arachidonic acid is produced in the breakdown of phospholipids by phospholipase. It is a fatty acid that serves as a precursor for the synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and thromboxanes.

Question 9

Which drugs are effective at blocking the action of the enzyme cyclooxygenase?&#10;A)Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs&#10;B)Glucocorticoid drugs&#10;C)Antihistamine drugs&#10;D)NSAIDs

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are effective at blocking the action of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which is involved in the inflammatory process.

Question 10

NSAIDs are _____.&#10;A)immunosuppressive&#10;B)antipyretic&#10;C)antifungal&#10;D)immunomodulating

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have antipyretic properties, meaning they can reduce fever. They are also known for their pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, but they do not have immunosuppressive, antifungal, or immunomodulating properties.

Question 11

Which drug is available as an oral suspension, a spray for application to the mucous membranes of the mouth, and an injectable solution for dogs?&#10;A)Robenacoxib&#10;B)Meloxicam&#10;C)Firocoxib&#10;D)Deracoxib

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Question 12

How is Addison's disease prevented?&#10;A)Glucocorticoids are given at the highest dosage possible and are withdrawn quickly.&#10;B)Glucocorticoids are given at the lowest dosage possible and are withdrawn quickly.&#10;C)Glucocorticoids are given at the highest dosage possible and are withdrawn gradually.&#10;D)Glucocorticoids are given at the lowest dosage possible and are withdrawn gradually.

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Question 13

What ending do most glucocorticoid drugs have in the generic name?&#10;A)-amine&#10;B)-ane&#10;C)-ate&#10;D)-sone

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Question 14

Which of the following is often given to horses with athletic injuries?&#10;A)Phenylbutazone&#10;B)Flunixin&#10;C)Piroxicam&#10;D)Aspirin

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Question 15

What is the only NSAID labeled for use in beef and dairy cattle?&#10;A)Flunixin meglumine&#10;B)Dimethyl sulfoxide&#10;C)Tolfenamic acid&#10;D)Diclofenac sodium

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Question 16

How is meloxicam given to cats?&#10;A)Orally&#10;B)Intravenously&#10;C)Topically&#10;D)Subcutaneously

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Question 17

When an animal is on a glucocorticoid, what does the adrenal cortex do?&#10;A)Increase glucocorticoid production&#10;B)Decrease glucocorticoid production&#10;C)Stimulate the adrenal glands to release excess hormones&#10;D)Fight the glucocorticoid as if it was an infection

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Question 18

Which of the following is better for cats?&#10;A)Prednisone&#10;B)Prednisolone&#10;C)Fluocinolone&#10;D)Hydrocortisone

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Question 19

What is a natural response of living tissue to cellular injury?&#10;A)Vasodilation&#10;B)Edema&#10;C)Inflammation&#10;D)Gestation

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Question 20

Which of the following reduce inflammation by blocking the action of the enzyme phospholipase?&#10;A)Prednisone&#10;B)Benadryl&#10;C)Ibuprofen&#10;D)Aspirin

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Question 21

Which of the following products is not approved for use as drugs by the U.S. FDA but is available as a chewable treat for dogs?&#10;A)Hyaluronic acid&#10;B)Glucosamine/chondrotin sulfate&#10;C)Polysulfated glycosaminoglycans&#10;D)Dermatan sulfate

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Question 22

Which of the following is the most effective immunosuppressant agent available?&#10;A)Cetirizine&#10;B)Diphenhydramine&#10;C)Cyclosporine&#10;D)Pyrilamine

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Question 23

Which of the following drugs causes vasodilation while also being an anti-inflammatory?&#10;A)Flunixin meglumine&#10;B)Dimethyl sulfoxide&#10;C)Tolfenamic acid&#10;D)Diclofenac sodium

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Question 24

Which of the following is the only antihistamine drug approved by the FDA for a veterinary species&#10;A)Loratidine&#10;B)Diphenhydramine&#10;C)Trimeprazine&#10;D)Cyproheptadine

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Question 25

Which of the following COX-2 drugs has an adverse effect of ulceration?&#10;A)Robenacoxib&#10;B)Meloxicam&#10;C)Firocoxib&#10;D)Deracoxib

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Deck 15: Anti Inflammatory and Pain Reducing Drugs