Weekly Quiz 9 - Urinary and Musculoskeletal Drugs

What is the function of xanthine oxidase inhibitors?

Reduce uric acid formation

Which neuromuscular blocker requires an antidote for reversal?

Pancuronium

What is a common side effect of phosphate binders?

Constipation

What is the mechanism of action for neuromuscular blockers?

Compete with acetylcholine at receptor sites

What type of drug is used to reduce pain, redness, swelling, and heat in musculoskeletal disorders?

Anti-inflammatory drugs

What type of drugs are used to decrease intraocular pressure?

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Dantrolene is primarily used to treat:

Malignant hyperthermia

Which of the following is a commonly used beta-blocker in veterinary medicine?

Propranolol

What is the basic functional unit of the kidney?

Nephron

Which urolith type is commonly treated with urinary alkalinizers?

Calcium oxalate

Which class of drugs is used to treat hypertension by blocking angiotensin II?

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Which of the following drugs is a potassium-sparing diuretic?

Spironolactone

What is the primary function of anabolic steroids in veterinary medicine?

Promote growth and muscle mass

What is the primary function of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

Lower blood pressure

What is the most common side effect of loop diuretics?

Hypokalemia

Which drug is classified as a neuromuscular blocker?

Succinylcholine

Which drug is used as an adjunctive therapy for inflammatory and traumatic conditions of skeletal muscle?

Methocarbamol

What is the function of alpha-adrenergic antagonists in urinary medicine?

Increase urine retention

What is the main function of phosphate binders?

Reduce phosphorus absorption

Which class of drugs is used to treat urolithiasis?

Urinary acidifiers