Veterinary Pharmacology Basics Quiz

Carprofen is a commonly used analgesic in veterinary medicine.

Milbemycin is commonly used to treat heartworm disease in dogs.

Enrofloxacin is commonly used to treat bacterial infections in cats.

Metronidazole is commonly used to treat protozoal infections in horses.

Loperamide is commonly used to treat diarrhea in dogs.

Corticosteroids work by suppressing the immune system in veterinary pharmacology.

Diazepam is commonly used as a tranquilizer in veterinary medicine.

Anthelmintics are primarily used to treat parasitic infections in veterinary pharmacology.

NSAIDs work by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes in veterinary medicine.

Imidacloprid is an example of a topical antiparasitic drug used in veterinary medicine.

Antifungal drugs work by disrupting cell membrane function in veterinary pharmacology.

Albuterol is commonly used as a bronchodilator in horses.

Cephalexin is an example of a beta-lactam antibiotic commonly used in veterinary medicine.

Aminoglycoside antibiotics work by disrupting protein synthesis in veterinary pharmacology.

Phenylpropanolamine is commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in dogs.

Macrolide antibiotics work by inhibiting protein synthesis in veterinary pharmacology.

Phenobarbital is commonly used to treat epilepsy in dogs.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics work by inhibiting DNA gyrase in veterinary pharmacology.

Dimenhydrinate is commonly used to treat motion sickness in cats.