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03/20/2014

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Term
What kind of pain is usually the target of NSAIDs: chronic/acute and pathologic/physiological
Definition
chronic; patholologic
Term
chronic pain in animals is difficult to assess and is commonly confused with signs of_______.
Definition
aging
Term
Five cardinal signs of inflammation
Definition
redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss function
Term
Arachidonic acid is released from cell membranes by the catalytic action of________.
Definition
phospholipases
Term
COX are located in all cells except:
Definition
mature RBCs
Term
what are the two main products resulting from cox action in the AA pathway?
Definition
prostaglandins and thromboxane
Term
Which COX is thought to be centrally located and be involved in fever
Definition
COX-3
Term
acetylsalycylic acid is AKA
Definition
Aspirin
Term
Which NSAID is the best for anti-platelet function
Definition
Aspirin
Term
What aspect of NSAID pharmacokinetics seems to be associated with enteropathy- even more so than COX specificity?
Definition
degree of enterohepatic recirculation
Term
Acetaminophen is a unique NSAID in the fact it is ____reducing, and it does NOT decrease (pain or inflammation).
Definition
Fever; Inflammation
Term
NSAID used for TCC
Definition
Piroxicam
Term
NSAID used for cancer because of its immunomodulatory effects
Definition
Piroxicam
Term
This NSAID, ______, is used for cancer but interestingly it is a COX ____ preferential inhibitor
Definition
Piroxicam; COX-1
Term
This NSAID is widely used in chronic and perioperaitve pain in dogs, however its COX activity is weak and a central MOA is suspected
Definition
Carprofen (Rimadyl)
Term
This NSAID permanently binds COX in platelets
Definition
Aspirin
Term
If NSAIDs are to be used as effective analgesics, they must be administered prior to _____.
Definition
inflammation
Term
This NSAID has dual COX-LOX action
Definition
Tepoxalin (Zubrin)
Term
These drugs can interfere with NSAID absorption
Definition
Antacids and mucoprotective agents
Term
These drugs________ in combo with NSAIDs reduce GABA efficacy and can lead to ________.
Definition
Fluoroquinolones; seizures
Term
The efficacy of these two drugs commonly given with congestive heart failure can be decreased with co-administration of NSAIDs
Definition
Furosemide; ACEI
Term
NSAIDs have a higher incidence of toxicity in neonates b/c ______ is not well developed yet
Definition
kidney
Term
Safest NSAID for cats
Definition
Ketoprofen (Anafen)
Term
These propionic acid derivative NSAIDs are contraindicated in dogs and cats
Definition
Ibuprofen and Naproxen
Term
Why is naproxen toxic in dogs?
Definition
degree of enterohepatic recirculation
Term
At low doses this NSAID, ________, can be used to prevent thromboembolism in cats, but be careful it is eliminated through ______conjugation and can accumulate quickly in cats.
Definition
Aspirin; glucuronide
Term
Which two NSAIDs exhibit non-linear metabolism and because of which doses need to be decreased over time?
Definition
Phenylbutazone; Deracoxib (Deramaxx)
Term
These three cox-1 preferentials are used commonly in large animals
Definition
Phenylbutazone, Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine), Ketoprofen
Term
This NSAID is banned in adult dairy cattle
Definition
Phenylbutazone
Term
This NSAID is used in large animals and has renal elimination in horses while biliary elimination in cattle
Definition
Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine)
Term
NSAID used for coliform mastitis in cattle
Definition
Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine)
Term
NSAID used very commonly in horses but IM injections may cause clostridial myosistis
Definition
Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine)
Term
This NSAID is great for endotoxic shock in horses without masking colic signs
Definition
Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine)
Term
In cattle, this NSAID is used for arthritis and laminitis at a 48 hour dosing interval
Definition
Phenylbutazone
Term
Two main NSAID choices for mastitis
Definition
Flunixin Meglumine (Banamine); Ketoprofen
Term
This cox-2 preferential is documented to rarely cause idiosyncratic liver toxicity on dogs. However this is probably because more studies have been done on this over other cox-2 drugs to reveal this effect of the group.
Definition
Carprofen (Rimadyl)
Term
NSAID that is a safe option injectable for cats
Definition
Meloxicam (Metacam)
Term
Name two of the newer cox-2 NSAIDs that are safe for both dogs and cats. Few side effects
Definition
Meloxicam (Metacam); Robenacoxib (Onsior)
Term
A cox-2 preferential NSAID available as a paste for horses. It is mostly excreted with feces. Safety profile not well established.
Definition
Firocoxib (Previcox)
Term
Four situations in which should be worried about renal toxicity of NSAIDs
Definition
Perioperative; Hypotension; Renal disease; Congestive heart failure
Term
What analgesic should be avoided to use in conjunction with NSAIDs b/c of GI toxic effects?
Definition
Glucocorticoids
Term
What side effect of NSAIDs is usually the dose limiting factor
Definition
GI toxicity
Term
Two main conditions causing chronic pain that are commonly indicated for NSAID use
Definition
Cancer, Arthritic pain
Term
Alkalinizing urine can increase rate of elimination of this NSAID
Definition
Aspirin
Term
This NSAID can cause local GI irritation (beyond its COX inhibition) and therefore usually comes with an enteric coating
Definition
Aspirin
Term
Aspirin has little COX-2 inhibition but is safer than would expect because of induction of _______.
Definition
lipoxins
Term
What is a controversial side effect of Aspirin?
Definition
Cartilage damage
Term
Even though a Cox-1 preferential, this NSAID is very safe in small animals
Definition
Ketoprofen
Term
A cox-2 preferential very commonly used for acute perioperative pain in dogs
Definition
Carprofen (Rimadyl)
Term
This NSAID seems to truly be a selective COX-2 inhibitor and is approved in horses
Definition
Robenacoxib (Onsior)
Term
Term for Chemo used before surgery
Definition
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Term
Term for Chemo used after surgery
Definition
Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Term
Often chemotherapy protocols are ____ cycles with the assumption that ____% of cells are killed with each cycle.
Definition
6; 99
Term
Cell in which phase of cell cycle will chemotherapy have a minimal effect on?
Definition
Go
Term
Which phase is right after mitosis (G1 or G2); which is right before?
Definition
after: G1 before: G2
Term
In patients with liver dysfunction, which two chemotherapy drugs might accumulate to an unacceptable toxicity?
Definition
Vinka Alkaloids, Antitumor AB's
Term
Which kind of cancer is notorious for being "smart" and can quickly develop drug resistance?
Definition
Lymphoma
Term
Antioxidants can reduce the efficacy of this chemotherapy drug because of it's MOA to produce free radicals
Definition
Doxorubicin
Term
Name the three Vinka Alkaloid chemotherapy drugs
Definition
Vincristine, Vinblastine, Vinorelbine
Term
Name the three Alkylating agent chemotherapy drug used for more OTHER than just as a lymphoma rescue. So basically the main used three drugs of this group
Definition
Cyclophosphamide, Chlorambucil, CCNU
Term
Which platinum chemotherapy drug CAN be used in cats
Definition
Carboplatin
Term
What splats cats? (i.e. gives 'em pulmonary edema)
Definition
Cisplatin
Term
Furosemide should be administered with drug b/c of risk of sterile hemorrhagic cystitis
Definition
Cyclophosphamide
Term
Widely used chemotherapy agent that is cardiotoxic and echos are recommended for monitoring patient
Definition
Doxorubicin
Term
This commonly used chemotherapy agent is a SEVERE vesicant so much that if some is accidentally given IM, patient could lose leg!
Definition
Doxorubicin
Term
Vinca Alkaloids are specific to what cell cycle?
Definition
M phase
Term
Alkylating Agents are specific to what cell cycle?
Definition
Non cell cycle specific
Term
Platinum agents are specific to what cell cycle?
Definition
Non cell cycle specific
Term
Antitumor AB's and Anthracyclines are specific to what cell cycle?
Definition
Non cell cycle specific
Term
Antimetabolite Chemotherapy drugs are specific to what cell cylce?
Definition
S phase
Term
What plant are vinka alkaloids made from?
Definition
Periwinkle
Term
All drugs in this chemotherapy class are vesicants and can be given IV only
Definition
Vinka Alkaloids
Term
This antimetabolite chemo drug is rarely used in vet med, but is fatally neurotoxic to cats. This is important b/c they could lick the cream off their owners
Definition
5- Fluorouracil (5FU)
Term
This group of chemo drugs works by several MOA including Intercalatioin of base pairs, free radicals, and topoisomerase inhibition
Definition
Antitumor ABs/ Anthracyclines
Term
Three main side effcts of chemo drugs ( think BAG)
Definition
Bone marrow suppression; Alopecia; GI
Term
"White feet don't treat" refers to what?
Definition
MDR-1 gene
Term
Which of the Vinca Alkaloids has the worst myelosuppression
Definition
Vinblastine
Term
Which two chemo groups work by cross-linking DNA?
Definition
Alkylating Agents; Platinum
Term
These two main groups of chemo drugs have similar mechanisms of action and are both excreted in urine
Definition
Alkylating Agents; Platinum
Term
This group of chemo drugs works by binding microtubules
Definition
Vinka Alkaloids
Term
Doxorubicin belong to this chemo group
Definition
Antitumor ABs/ Anthracyclines
Term
This drug is used as a sub for doxorubicin in dogs with heart conditions
Definition
Mitoxantrone
Term
This chemo drug might make pee and scleras turn blue!
Definition
Mitoxantrone
Term
This antimetabolite chemo drug can be used for GME
Definition
Cytarabine (Cytosar)
Term
This chemo drug is available orally but is severely myelosuppressive. Cat nadir is HIGHLY variable and can last for two weeks!
Definition
CCNU (Lomustine)
Term
This alkylating agent can cross the BBB well
Definition
CCNU (Lomustine)
Term
Even though many chemo drugs are carcinogenic, this group of drugs stands out and handlers should be careful!
Definition
Alkylating Agents
Term
This less used Alkylating agent needs to be premedicated and given over 4 hours to avoid nausea. It is also incompatible with heparin, lidocaine, and hydrocortisone so be careful with combined administration
Definition
DTIC
Term
This drug has very limited use in vet med, but if going to use it need to co treat with Mesna and diuretics to prevent sterile hemorrhagic cystitis
Definition
Ifosfamide
Term
This group of chemo drugs acts by incorporating nucleotide analogs into nucleic acid. It is S phase specific
Definition
Antimetabolites
Term
This tyrosine kinase inhibitor can be used in MCT's but cannot by law be used off-label
Definition
Masitinib
Term
100% of patients eventually develop GI side effects to this Tyrosine kinase inhibitor and therefore should be monitored continuously
Definition
Toceranib (Palladia)
Term
This drug treats leukemia but beware it can CAUSE leukemia!
Definition
Mustargen
Term
These two alkylating gents are prodrugs and therefore may not work in patients with impaired liver function
Definition
Cyclophasphamide (Cytoxan); DTIC
Term
This drug can be nephrotoxic at least in humans so need to calculate GFR in patients with renal problems to adjust dose
Definition
Carboplatin
Term
This widely used chemo drug should NOT be used in cats with renal failure. Bummer
Definition
Doxorubicin
Term
Cannot give NSAIDs on the same day as these chemo drugs
Definition
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Term
This drug, _______, is a bacterial enzyme that depletes asparagine. It is VERY specific to ________.
Definition
L-asparaginase (Elspar); Lymphoma
Term
What can you give with CCNU to lessen its hepatotoxic effects?
Definition
Milk Thistle
Term
Three types of defense mechanisms in resp system
Definition
coughing/sneezing; mucociliary apparatus; local mononuclear phagocytes
Term
Bronchial smooth muscle tone is controlled by a balance of _____nervous system and local ______ factors
Definition
autonomic; secretory
Term
(parasympathetic/sympathetic) stimulation causes bronchoconstriction, while (parasympathetic/sympathetic) stimulation cause bronchodilation
Definition
parasympathetic; sympathetic
Term
Circulating epinenphrine can cause bronchodilation by stimulating ______adrenergic receptors.
Definition
Beta 2
Term
increased concentration of cAMP causes (bronchoconstriction/bronchodilation). Concentration are increased with _____stimulation but decreased with _____ stimulation
Definition
bronchodilation; beta 2; alpha
Term
The fluid blanket in the mucociliary aparautus has two layers. The _____which is watery and contacts mucosa, and the ____, a mucoid layer that sits on tap and traps material
Definition
sol; gel
Term
Nervous stimulation can alter the visoelastic properties of the fluid blanket. _______stimulation increase just mucus while ________ stim increase mucus, electrolytes, and water.
Definition
cholinergic; beta adrenergic
Term
Mast cell degranulation can be induced by increased cGMP which is mediated by ______receptors
Definition
muscarinic
Term
Mast cell degranulation can be induced by decreased cAMP which is mediated by ______receptors
Definition
alpha adrenergic
Term
Mast cell degranulation in lungs can be inhibited by these four main mechanisms:
Definition
stimulate beta-2 adreneric; inhibit calcium influx, inhibit phosphodiesterase; block muscarinic
Term
do you wanna suppress a productive or non-productive cough?
Definition
non-productive
Term
Two groups of drugs used to minimize acute inflammation and pain in respiratory tract
Definition
steroids; cromolyn
Term
Mainstay of therapy for feline asthma and equine recurrent airway obstruction
Definition
steroids
Term
With steroids, for acute tx usually give ____ but for long term treatment give_____.
Definition
IV; orally
Term
MOA not known except the it at least inhibits PAF; Is used to manage COPD in horses
Definition
cromolyn
Term
Group of drugs that are the most effective bronchodilators
Definition
B2 adrenergic agonists
Term
This specific B2 agonist is approved for horses, it is abused by humans and storage and dispensing should be controlled carefully
Definition
clenbuterol
Term
what kind of drug is isoproteronol, and why is it only used for emergency relief of a bronchoconstrictive condition?
Definition
unspecific beta agonist; can agonize b2 receptors but in long term also stimulates alpha receptors which have an opposite effect and B1 receptors which can have cardiac side effects
Term
two situations in which an anticholinergic like atropine might be indicated for bronchoconstriction
Definition
organophosphate induced; acute asthma that is unresponsive to beta 2 agonists
Term
long term use of atropine is for asthma is contraindacted because causes decreased _________, which is undesirable in patients with chronic lung disease
Definition
mucociliary clearance
Term
Ipratropium bromide has a good potential for use in feline asthma because unlike atropine, it can't cross the ______ as well.
Definition
BBB
Term
A leukotriene receptor blocker that may be helpful in chronic asthma treatment.
Definition
Zafirlukast
Term
Sildenafil is used to treat ______ associated with chronic resp disease
Definition
pulmonary hypertension
Term
trade name for sildenafil used in humans ( dont need to know but helps me remember its moa)
Definition
viagara
Term
What drug acts to cause vasodilation in lungs via NO?
Definition
Sildenafil
Term
What molecule is an important mediator in the cascade of events that causes vasodilation from NO release?
Definition
cGMP
Term
Cough suppressants are rarely used in this species b/c coughing is usually productive
Definition
horse
Term
Specific b2 agonist used widely in cats
Definition
Albuterol
Term
This is a non-narcotic antitussant that works for about 4-6 hours
Definition
Dextrometorphan
Term
_______ is probably the single most important therapeutic measure in respiratory disease.
Definition
fluid therapy
Term
Hydration is important in respiratory disease in order to replenish the ________.
Definition
sol
Term
in resp disease, which sympathetic receptor and parasympathetic receptors are bad ( i.e. don't want them stimulated!)
Definition
symp: alpha parasym: muscarinic
Term
What frequency of symptoms for feline asthma is threshold underneath which may not need steroid treatments
Definition
less than once/week
Term
inhaled steroid of choice in cats
Definition
fluticasone
Term
which dose of fluticasone is safer when considering HPA axis? 44,11,120 ug
Definition
all same safety
Term
which dose of fluticasone has best suppression of eosinophils in feline asthma? 44, 11, 120 ug
Definition
all same efficacy
Term
Use this b2 specific agonist when albuterol inhalation not possible
Definition
terbutaline sulfate
Term
only give albuterol as need because continuous doses may cause:
Definition
tolerance
Term
The Albuterol paradox may be because of which enantiomer of albuterol?
Definition
S-albuterol
Term
This anticholinergic drug has the most potential for chronic treatment of asthma
Definition
Ipatropium bromide
Term
This anticholinergic drug is ONLY used for acute treat treatment of asthma flare ups that are unresponsive to beta agonists
Definition
Atropine
Term
What are three other drugs that may decrease bronchospasm and inflammation but haven't shown much efficacy. They work as antagonists and receptors involved in the bronchospasm pathway
Definition
Zafirlukast, Cyproheptadine, Cetirizine
Term
This drug stabilizes mast cells and inhibits PAF and therefore more useful as a prophylactic not as a treatment after bronchospasm occurs
Definition
Cromolyn
Term
Non narcotic cough suppressant
Definition
Dextromthorphan
Term
What property of atropine gives it more side effects than the other two anticholinergics used as bronchidilators
Definition
Inc Lipophillicity
Term
This drug decreases bronchospasm by antagonizing both serotonin and Histamine receptors
Definition
Cyproheptadine
Term
TThis drug decreases bronchospasm by antagonizing Histamine H1 receptors
Definition
Cetirizine
Term
This drug is used commonly in horses as a prophlylactic for bronchospasm and inflammation
Definition
Cromolyn
Term
This drug acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor and is use to treat pulmonary hypertension
Definition
Sildenafil
Term
This very well known cough suppressant is a controlled substance and only available orally
Definition
Codeine
Term
This narcotic can be used as a cough suppressant, has some analgesic properties and is 100x more potent than another narcotic option
Definition
Butorphanol
Term
Except for butorphanol, how long to the cough suppresants last?
Definition
4-6 hours
Term
Butorphanol is different than the other cough suppressants in that it has a (longer/shorter) duration of action.
Definition
shorter
Term
What are two contraindications for saline expectorants like iodide salts
Definition
Hypothyroid; preggos/lact
Term
Before using a mucolytic agent, make sure the patient is first_________.
Definition
Well hydrated
Term
Acyetylcysteine has two beneficial mechanisms of action for gunk in the resp tract. If can't remember these two properties make it also useful for acetaminophen tox and meconium impaction
Definition
Breaks disulfide bonds in mucoproteins; Increases glutathione levels
Term
This drug, ______, can be used to test for laryngeal paralysis where if administered and patient has laryngeal paralysis, a ______ of larynx will occur
Definition
Doxpram; opening
Term
What two oral formulations of cyclosporine have OK bioavailability for vet med
Definition
Neoral; Atopica
Term
Cyclosporine inhibits transcription of what gene in which cell?
Definition
IL-2; T-cell
Term
Cyclosporine binds to ______.
Definition
calcineurin
Term
Cyclosporine has ( low/high) interindv variability
Definition
high
Term
This immunosuprressive drug can promote hair growth and has an unpleasant tatse
Definition
Cyclosporine
Term
Cyclosporine metabolism is increased when given with _____ and decreased with ______.
Definition
Phenobarbitol; Ketoconazole
Term
cyclosporine oral half life is variable between animals. It ranges from ___ to ____ hours!
Definition
2-150
Term
In which of the two situation would using a human generic cyclosporine be more appropriate: IMHA or IBD
Definition
IMHA
Term
HPLC is a better TDM for cyclosporine than RIA or FPI because_______ and former values are always about ______the latter values
Definition
It distinguishes parent drug from metabolite; Half
Term
You can test the function of what cell type to evaluate the efficacy of cyclosporine.
Definition
T-cell
Term
How is Leflunomide an immunosuppressant?
Definition
Cytokine/Growth Factor Inhibitor
Term
How is Mycophenolate Mofetil an immunosuppressant?
Definition
Cytokine/Growth Factor Inhibitor
Term
How is Cyclosporine an immunosuppressant?
Definition
Calcineurin inhibitor
Term
How is Azathioprine an immunosuppressant?
Definition
Acts as a purine analog that is a poor kinase substrate
Term
How is Cyclophosphamide an immunosuppressant?
Definition
Creates alkylating agents
Term
How is Chlorambucil an immunosuppressant?
Definition
Creates alkylating agents
Term
What metabolite produce by cyclophosphamide is identified to cause sterile hemorrhagic cystitis?
Definition
Acrolein
Term
How long for peak activity for azathioprine?
Definition
4-6 weeks
Term
what two drugs is azathioprine usually administered with?
Definition
Glucocoritcoids and Cyclophosphamide
Term
Cholesterol like molecule targeted by many antifungal drugs
Definition
ergosterol
Term
cheapest per pound anti fungal
Definition
Fluconazole/Ketoconazole
Term
the gold standard for anti fungals
Definition
Amphotericin B
Term
what prep of Amphotericin could potentially decrease renal tox?
Definition
lipid
Term
Watch out using antihistamines with this antifungal
Definition
Itraconazole
Term
Itraconazole can produce _____ lesions that can also look like those produced by organism treating so be careful
Definition
ulcerative skin
Term
This antifungal has good penetration for brain and eye and is pretty affordable
Definition
Fluconazole
Term
This new triazole shows promise for lifelong treatment against Aspergillus but will be expensive- like 75 bucks a day for a german shepherd- yowza
Definition
Posaconazole
Term
If a cat has brain or eye involvement with a cryptococcus infection, add ______ to your treatment
Definition
Fluconazole
Term
Non-azole antifungal that can use with very resistant cryptococcus but wtach out cats can get anorexic and over tox
Definition
Terbinafine
Term
Cryptococccus tx is for at least ____
Definition
4-6 months
Term
If an animal has poor absorption due to Histoplasmosis, may have to start with this antifungal
Definition
Amphotericin B
Term
Monitor BUN before very dose of this antifungal. In human med people are afraid of its nephrotoxic effects
Definition
Amphotericin B
Term
Aspergillus terreus infection best drug is prob:
Definition
Caspofungin
Term
Aspergillus terreus infection you could try intraconazole +__________.
Definition
Terbinafine
Term
The one drug that might work against Prototheca
Definition
Itraconazole
Term
For antifungals, if in doubt. pick:
Definition
Itraconazole
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