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Vet Hospital Final
Vet Hospital I final
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 2
05/13/2011

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Term
What is the name of the preservative which is added to halothane?
Definition
Thymol
Term
Atropine blocks which type of neroreceptors?
Definition
Muscarinic receptors of the parasympathetic system
Term
For which of the gas anesthetic agents is a precision vaporizer unnecessary?
Definition
Methoxyflurane
Term
In what category of sedative drug is xylazine?
Definition
Alpha-2 agonists
Term
Of the commonly used gas anesthetic agents in veterinary medicine, which has the lowest solubility (partition) coefficient?
Definition
Sevoflurane
Term
Name 3 actions of atropine?
Definition
Increase heart rate, dry secretions/saliva, dilated pupils (mydriasis), prevent ciliary spasm, antidote for organophosphate toxicity
Term
Which category of sedative drug should not be used in epileptics since they lower seizure threshold?
Definition
Phenothiazines (ex. acepromazine)
Term
Butorphanol is what schedule of controlled substance?
Definition
Schedule IV
Term
What is the reversal agent for opioid toxicity?
Definition
Naloxene (Narcan)
Term
What is the reversal agent for xylazine?
Definition
Yohimbine
Term
Which government agency regulated animal pesticides?
Definition
EPA
Term
To which type (breeds) of dog should most thiobarbituates not be administered?
Definition
Sighthounds (Greyhounds)
Term
Which opioid analgesic is usually administered in the form of a transdermal patch?
Definition
Fentanyl
Term
In what category of drug is the sedative medetomedine?
Definition
Alpha-2 agonist
Term
What is the common trade name for medetomedine?
Definition
Domitor
Term
What is the most common trade name for xylazine?
Definition
Rompun
Term
What is the name of the reversal agent for medetomedine?
Definition
Atipamezole (Antesedan)
Term
Which neromuscular blocking agents can be reversed, depolarizers or nondepolarizers?
Definition
Non-depolarizers
Term
Name a beta blocker often used in veterinary medicine.
Definition
Atenolol, Propranolol
Term
When is it a good idea to add epinephrine to lidocane and when is it not?
Definition
Add when used as local anesthetic to provide vasoconstriction and decrease absorption; do not add when used to treat ventricular arryhthmias because epinephrine is arrhythmogenic
Term
Which is the diuretic of choice when treating congestive heart failure?
Definition
Furosemide
Term
Which is the preferred order of administration of emergency drugs?
Definition
IV, IT, IC
Term
What is the cause of sinus arrhythmia in dogs?
Definition
Change in vagal tone with respiration
Term
What does a chronotropic cardiac drug affect?
Definition
Heart rate
Term
What schedule controlled drug is diazepam?
Definition
Schedule IV
Term
With which inhalant agent is diffusion hypoxia an issue?
Definition
Nitrous oxide
Term
What is the name of the drug used as a respiratory stimulant with anesthetic complications or in puppies post c-section?
Definition
Doxapram
Term
Name two uses for guaifensin?
Definition
Induce anesthesia in horses, expectorant
Term
What drug is given as an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity?
Definition
Acetylcystine
Term
What is the representative drug for the class benzodiazepines?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
What is the name of the thiobarbituate that may be given to sight hounds?
Definition
Methohexital
Term
What is the name of the drug most often found in euthanasia solutions and what schedule of controlled substance is it?
Definition
Pentobarbital, II
Term
What sedative drug is often used to stimulate appetite in cats?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
Lidocaine is used primarily to control what abnormality?
Definition
Ventricular tachyarrythmias
Term
The diuretic drug used most commonly in patients with congestive heart failure is?
Definition
Furosemide
Term
The hormone that is regulated by the renin-angiotensin system is what?
Definition
Aldosterone
Term
What is the most life threatening heart condition?
Definition
ventricular fibrillation
Term
What schedule is ketamine?
Definition
CIII
Term
What scedule is butorphanol, what type of drug is it?
Definition
CIV antitiussive and analgesic
Term
What schedule is diazepam?
Definition
CIV
Term
Which canine parasite causes nodules in the esophagus?
Definition
Spirocerca
Term
Which mites is most commonly seen in cattle?
Definition
Chorioptes species
Term
Which of the following mites is commonly found in rabbits and large animals?
Definition
Psoroptes
Term
Define pediculosis
Definition
infestation with lice
Term
Another name for the "fur mite"
Definition
Cheyletiella
Term
Cheyletiella spp. Are mites, nematodes, lice, or ticks?
Definition
Mites
Term
Myiasis is due to what organism?
Definition
Flies
Term
What ectoparasite is zoonotic?
Definition
sarcoptes
Term
Parasite known as feline scabies
Definition
Notoedres species
Term
Parasite known as the lung fluke
Definition
Paragonimus species
Term
Parasite whose larvae encyst in rabbits is
Definition
Cuterebra species
Term
Fish are intermediate hosts of what parasite?
Definition
Diphyllobothrium spp
Term
Parasite that lives in hair folicles is
Definition
Demodex spp
Term
What parasite ova have three pairs of hooklets
Definition
Taenia spp
Term
A rabbit is the intermediate host for what parasite?
Definition
Taenia pisiformis
Term
A flea is the intermediate host for what parasite?
Definition
Dipylidium caninum
Term
What parasite ova have a single operculum
Definition
Alaria species
Term
What anesthetic gas is used in a non-precision vaporizer?
Definition
Methoxyflurane
Term
What anesthetic gas is associated with diffusion hypoxia?
Definition
Nitrous oxide
Term
T/F a patient at the MAC value is at a surgical plane of anesthesia
Definition
False
Term
List traits of sevoflurane
Definition
Low lipid solubility, smooth recovery, nonpungent odor
Term
Anesthetic with the lowest blood-gas coefficient
Definition
Sevoflurane
Term
Sevoflurane is primarily eliminated from the body by?
Definition
Respiration
Term
Name a neuromuscular blocking agent
Definition
Succinylcholine
Term
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are?
Definition
Reversal agents for nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers
Term
Inhalant anesthetic with low___ have short induction and recovery periods
Definition
Solubility coefficients
Term
Highly volatile anesthetics are best suited for?
Definition
non-precision vaporizers
Term
Puppies born via cesarean section that are not breathing well may benefit from____ drops administered sublingually
Definition
Doxapram
Term
The behavioral drug group that is used not only to alleviate behavioral problems but also to stimulate appetite in several species of animals is the ?
Definition
Benzodiazepines
Term
A progestin, often used in the past for the treatment of inappropriate elimination in cats, that has now fallen out of favor because of serious potential side effects including mammary tumors is
Definition
Megestrol acetate (Ovaban)
Term
Which drug is approved for the treatment of old dog dementia?
Definition
Anipryl
Term
What do neromuscular blocking agents do?
Definition
Paralyze all skeletal muscles but don't cross the blood-brain barrier
Term
List the characteristic of propofol
Definition
Rapid, induction/recovery, no hangover effect, smooth recovery
Term
What anesthetic agent provides some analgesia in the postoperative period?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
Guaifensin is what kind of drug?
Definition
Expectorant
Term
Chonotropic agents affect what?
Definition
Rate of contraction
Term
The category of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors have what effects on the body?
Definition
Decrease preload and afterload
Term
Nitroglycerin is given primarily to achieve what effect?
Definition
Vasodilation
Term
For cats diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a calcium channel blocker is often prescribed to relax the heart in an attempt to improve cardiac output.  Which drug falls into this category?
Definition
Diltiazem
Term
What drug is used to treat hypertension?
Definition
Amlodipine (norvasc)
Term
Atenolol and propranolol are classified as what?
Definition
Beta blockers
Term
Cardiac glycosides are primarily
Definition
positive inotropes
Term
The diuretic drug most commonly used to reduce intracranial Pressure is?
Definition
Mannitol
Term
Input from what system causes vasoconstriction and increase in blood pressure?
Definition
Sympathetic nervous system
Term
Where is teh SA node located?
Definition
Right atrium
Term
An irregular heart rhythm resulting from varation in vagal nerve tone as a result of respiration in dogs is called?
Definition
Normal sinus arrhythmia
Term
The wave on the electrocardiogram that is associated with the atrial wall depolarization is
Definition
P wave
Term
The difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure of teh expanding and contracting arterial wall is
Definition
The pulse
Term
A sinus arrhythmia occurs when the pulse
Definition
varies in an irregular manner with every breath
Term
Defibrillation is the passing of an electrical current through the heart to do what?
Definition
Cause the cardiac cells to depolarize and repolarize in a uniform manner
Term
What does the vapor pressure of gas indicate?
Definition
How easily it is converted from liquid to gas
Term
Which agents require a precision vaporizer
Definition
Iso, sevo, halo
Term
What are the stages of cardiac disease and symptoms of each?
Definition

I- no clinical signs

II- cough

III- cough & exercise intolerance

IV- dyspnea at rest

Term
What is the primary use for the drugs chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine?
Definition
Anti-emetics
Term
What type of drug is contraindicated in animals that have epileptic seizures?
Definition
Phenothiozine derivitives
Term
How does the bovine dose of xylazine compare to the equine dose?
Definition
10% of equine dose= bovine dose
Term
What specific category of drug includes xylazine and medetomidine?
Definition
Alpha-2 agonist
Term
In what category of drug is diazepam and schedule?
Definition
Benzodiazepine, C IV
Term
Which drug discussed in lecture is an excellent appetite stimulant in cats
Definition
Diazepam
Term
What is the primary side-effect of the phenothiazine derivatives
Definition
Hypotension
Term
What is the reversal agent for medetomindine?
Definition
Atipamozole
Term
What category is ketamine and in what species is it approved?
Definition
Dissociative; primates, cats, dogs
Term
What drugs should be avoided in sighthounds?
Definition
Thiobarbituates
Term
What happens if barbiturates are injected extravascularly?
Definition
Tissue necrosis
Term
Which opioid is most often administered in transdermal patches?
Definition
Fentanyl
Term
What schedule controlled substance is the drug butorphanol?
Definition
C IV
Term
Name three actions/ benefits of atropine. What type of drug is it?
Definition
Dry secretions, dilate pupils, increase heart rate, slow GI; anti- cholinergic
Term
Name 2 effects of stimulation by sympathetic nervous system
Definition
Elevated heart rate, pupils dilate, slow GI
Term
What is the responsibility of the reticular activating system?
Definition
Wake/sleep cycle
Term
Neurotransmitter for postganglionic sympathetic nerons
Definition
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Term
What are beta-blockers used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Definition
better ventricular filling because it slows the heart rate
Term
What is 3rd degree heart block and how would it appear on an ECG?
Definition
Premature ventricular contractions. Wide and distorted QRS
Term
What does MAC stand for?
Definition
Minimum alveolar concentration
Term
MAC tells about the ____ of gas
Definition
potency
Term
Which anesthetic gas has the "best" MAC
Definition
Methoxyflurane
Term
What is the solubility coefficient of a gas?
Definition
Ratio of the number of molecules of anesthetic gas that exist in blood and gas
Term
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is an antidote for what type of drug toxicity
Definition
Acetaminophen
Term
Which agents require a precision vaporizer and why?
Definition
Iso, Sevo, Halo
Because they have a higher vapor pressure which means more volatility
Term
What is Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) used for when treating respiratory disease?
Definition
Mucolytic breakdown of mucus by nebulizer
Term
Robitussin's primary ingredient is?
Definition
Dextomethorphan
Term
What is the drug contained in Benedryl?
Definition
Diphenydramine
Term
What is phenylpropanolamine's effect on the respiratory system?
Definition
Antitussive
Term
For what type of respiratory disease are corticosteroids an appropriate treatment?
Definition
COPD and allergic respiratory issues
Term
What drug is the antidote for a narcotic opioid overdose?
Definition
Naloxene
Term
Name 2 circumstances in which doxapram would be used
Definition
Stimulate breathing in newborns and apnea
Term
Atropine blocks what receptors of what system?
Definition
Muscarinic receptors of parasympathetic system
Term
List appropriate uses of anticholinergic drugs
Definition
Treatment for organophosphate toxicity, treatment of corneal ulcers, treatment of bradycardia
Term
An alpha-2 agonist that provides excellent sedation, muscle relaxation and analgesia is?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
Is acepromazine a controlled substance?
Definition
No
Term
Barbiturate commonly used in sighthounds is
Definition
Methohexital
Term
Which drug is the antagonist of medetomidine?
Definition
Atipamezole
Term
Acepromazine is classified as a ?
Definition
Phenothiazine
Term
Perivascular injection of a barbiturate solution, such as thiopental causes?
Definition
Tissue slough
Term
___ is an analgesic ad type of tranquilizer
Definition
Xylazine
Term
Which drugs will not slow the heart rate?
Definition
Anticholinergics
Term
Phenothiazine tranquilizers do what to the sympathetic nervous system?
Definition
Suppress
Term
In order for a veterinarian to prescribe treatment or medication, there must be a
Definition
Patient-vet-client relationship
Term
What does an analgesic do?
Definition
Diminshes a patient's perception of pain
Term
Most biotransformation of drugs occur in the
Definition
Liver
Term
The regulatory agency that oversees the development and approval of animal topical pesticides
Definition
EPA
Term
The most common side effect of drugs that cause vasodilation is
Definition
Hypotension
Term
What is the active ingredient in most euthanasia solutions?
Definition
Pentobarbital
Term
Acepromazine should be avoided in what patients
Definition
ones with a history of epilepsy
Term
Atropine works primarily by doing what?
Definition
Blocking the parasympathetic system
Term
What is considered a cyclohexamine agent?
Definition
Ketamine
Term
Atropine blocks stimulation of which cranial nerve?
Definition
Vagus/ nerve X
Term
Which type of nerve fiber carries a sharp pain?
Definition
Type A
Term
Which type of nerve fiber carries dull pain?
Definition
Type C
Term
Which anticonvulsant drug can be given rectally?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
What opioid is agonist/antagonist
Definition
Butorphanol
Term
The generic name for a drug is also called the
Definition
Nonproprietary name
Term
Define pharmacodynamics
Definition
The method by which the function of the living body is affected by the drug
Term
Schedule of pentobarbital
Definition
C II
Term
What is drug compounding?
Definition
Changing or altering the form of a drug to meet the requirements of a patients size/species
Term
What organization is responsible for regulation of vaccines?
Definition
USDA
Term
What organization is responsible for regulation of drugs and feed additives?
Definition
FDA
Term
What is the primary use of the drug chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine?
Definition
antiemetic
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