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Term
(NSAID)dual inhibitors
Definition
Tepoxalin
Term
2nd messenger systems
Definition
amplify
Term
A weak acid is better absorbed in the stomach... why?
Definition
the pH is low and in an unionized (NUUL) state
Term
ACE Inhibitors
-moa
Definition
moa: inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme which inhibits the RAAS system and reduces preload and afterload
Term
AMDUCA
Definition
Animal Medical Drug USe Clarification Act: permits vets to use drugs off label
Term
Acetominophen: MOA, pharm. activity, elimination, who do you not use it in?
Definition
MOA: weakly inhibits COX
activity: anti-pyretic and analgesia
elim: glutathione
DO NOT USE IN CATS
Term
Action of histamine at the H2 receptor:
Definition
1. increased gastric secretion of HCl and pepsinogen
2. increased secretion from other glands (pancreatic, bronchial, lacrimal)
Term
Actions of H1 antagonists
Definition
1. relax contracted bronchiolar smooth muscle and intestinal sm. m.
2. inhibit histamine induced vasodilation and increased capillary permeability
3. inhibit pruritis and pain sensation
4. prevent motion sickness
Term
Actions of histamine when bound to an H1 receptor:
Definition
1. contraction of bronchiolar smooth muscle and intestinal sm. m.
2. increased capillary permeability
3. priritis
Term
Additive effect of agonists
Definition
A and B given result in A+B
Term
Antiplatlet NSAID: name, MOA, clinical indications
Definition
Aspirin
MOA: IRREVERSIBLE inhibition of platlet COX 1 and activates platelet adhesion
Use: prevention and treatment of arterial thromboembolism, DIC, and other hypercoaguable states
Term
Are drug metabolites or parent drugs more polar?
Definition
drug metabolites
Term
Are the metabolites of phase I biotrans. active or inactive?
Definition
either active or inactive
Term
Are the metabolites of phase II biotrans. active or inactive?
Definition
usually inactive
Term
Carprofen: MOA, Activity, other imp. info?
Definition
MOA: PREFERENTIAL inhibition of COX 2
Act: anti-inflam, analgesic, anti-pyretic
Other: ijectable formula for perioperative use
Term
Chlorothiazide or Hydrochlorothiazide
-moa
-excretion
-therapeutic indications
Definition
moa: inhibits the Na+Cl cotransport in the DISTAL CONVOLUTED TUBULE adn partially blocks carbonic anhydrase
-excretion: active tubular transport
-use: edema (cardiogenic and renal edema), moderate diuresis,nephrogenic diabetes incipidus, udder edema
Term
Corticosteroids: MOA
Definition
MOA: inhibit PLA2 which inhibits COX and LOX
Term
Cromolyn
-moa
Definition
moa: inhibits the release of histamine and other autocoids
Term
Cyclosporin
-use
-moa
-side effects
Definition
Use: topically for keratoconjunctivitis sicca; systemically for autoimmune dz and in renal transplant recipients
moa: decreases CELL-MEDIATED immune response
Side effects: secondary infec, Gi upset, renal and hepatotoxicity
Term
DEA regulates:
Definition
controlled substances
Term
Dercoxib: MOA, activity
Definition
MOA: SELECTIVE inhibition of COX 2
activity: approved for use in dogs for osteoarthritis and post-op pain
Term
Dimethyl sulfoxide: MOA, approved uses
Definition
MOA: scavenges free radicals, stabilizes membranes, blocks pain conduction, blocks hyaluronic acid polymerization, inhibits fibroblast proliferation
Approved uses: topical application to reduce swelling, canine acute and chronic otitis, anal sac impaction
Term
Direct Cholinergic Agonists:
-Bethanechol
-Pilocarpine
Know their MOA and use
Definition
Bethanechol
-moa:acts like Ach
-use:stimulates bladder contractions > increases urination
Pilocarpine:
-moa:direct muscarinic and nicotinic actions
-use: to treat glaucoma
Term
Direct alpha 1 agonist
Definition
phenylephrine
Term
Direct sympathomimetics
Know drugs and uses
Definition
Phenylephrine: used for hypotension, topical decongestant, mydratic agent, NEPHROSPLENIC ENTRAPMENT
Dobutamine: used for heart failure
Clonidine, xylazine, dexmedetomadine: preanesthetic sedative/analgesic
Terbultaline and clenbuterol: bronchospasm, RAO, tocolysis(uterine contraction), dx ANHIDROSIS
Term
Discuss COX 1.
Definition
COX 1
-constituitive
-cytoprotective
-involved in the reduction of gastric acid secretion and maintence of adequate renal blood flow
Term
Discuss COX 2.
Definition
COX 2:
-inducible
-pro-inflammatory
-involved in the pathological effects asociated with osteoarthritis
Term
Discuss ionization of acid drugs.
Definition
Acid drugs are stuck in a BASIC environment; they will not dissociate in an acid env. due to the high [H+]; HA will move to a basic env. (plasma) and then dissociate and cause more HA to move to try to equilibrate the env.
Term
Discuss ionization of basic drugs.
Definition
Basic drugs are trapped in an ACIDIC env; basic drugs will remain dissociated in the stomach because BH cannot move
Term
Discuss mammary secretion of drugs.
Definition
Milk is slightly acid; *bases achieve higher milk:plasma ratios than acids as a general rule* this may result in drug residue in milk
Term
Discuss passive intestinal secretion.
Definition
Passive intestinal secretion:
Primarily responsible for excretion of HIGHLY LIPID SOLUBLE drugs (NUUL) that are not extensively metabolized
Term
Discuss saliva and sweat excretion of drugs.
Definition
Only really significant in ruminants since they produce a lot of saliva
Term
Discuss the absorption, ability to bind plasma binding proteins, and elimination of NSAIDS.
Definition
Absorption: most NSAIDs are organic acids and mainly unionized (NUUL) at gastric pH, so they are well absorbed and considered to have high bioavailabity
Plasma binding proteins:
-most NSAIDs are highly ptn bound
Elimination:
-conjugation usually via glucuronidation
Term
Discuss the various deficiencies animals have with Phase II biotrans. rxns.
Definition
Cats: gluronidation
Dogs: acetylation
Pigs: sulfation
Term
Dispositional processes
Definition
pathways by which drugs travel throughout the body; Encompasses: dissolution, absorption, distribution, and elimination(biotransformation and excretion)
Term
Disuss enterohepatic recirculation.
Definition
Drugs are excreted into bile as CONJUGATED drugs > the drug then enters teh SI then LI > the conjugates are then cleaved by bacteria in the colon which frees the drug for reabsorption > the drug returns to the liver via the portal vein or another form of systemic circulation
Term
Does phase I biotrans. require an energy source?
Definition
no
Term
Does phase II biotrans. require an energy source?
Definition
yes, an active donor is required
Term
Drugs that lower seizure threshold, which potentiates seizures
Definition
Enrofloxacin, Theophyline, Procaine, Pheothiazine
Term
Drugs that undergo enterohepatic circulation are reabsorbed ______; gain entry into the bile duct by _______ transport; and are often _____ prior to excretion in bile.
Definition
intestine; bile duct; glucuronidated
Term
ED50
Definition
dose of a drug necessary to produce 1/2 Emax
Term
ED50
Definition
inversely proportional to potency when comparing 2 drugs
Term
EPA regulates:
Definition
pesticides and topicals
Term
Etodolac: MOA, activity
Definition
MOA: COX 1 sparing, PREFERENTIALLY COX 2
Activity: approved for dogs for osteoarthritis
Term
Examoles of Schedule II drugs?
Definition
Narcotics: opiod derivatives, Morphine
Non-narcotics: Pentobarbitol
Term
Examples and uses for SSRIs.
Definition
Fluoxetine (Prozac):OCD- lick granuloma, separation anxiety, aggression
Term
Examples of Schedule I drugs?
Definition
opiates, hallucinogens, depressants, stimulants, etc
Term
Examples of Schedule III drugs?
Definition
Class II drug + Class III drugs
Non-narcotics: ketamine
Anabolic steroids
Term
Examples of Schedule IV drugs?
Definition
depressants: phenobarbitol, diazepam
Butorphanol
Term
Excretion
Definition
the process by which a drug or metabolyte is eliminated form the body; this is primarily the kidney
Term
FDA regulates:
Definition
drugs
Term
Firocoxib: MOA, activity
Definition
MOA: SELECTIVE COX 2 inhibitor
activity: approved for dogs with osteroarthritis and post-op pain
Term
Fxn of tight junctions?
Definition
They do NOT allow large or polar molecules thru
Term
GABA
Definition
inhibitory nt
Term
Ganglionic blocking agents
know drugs and moa
Definition
Hexamehtonium
-moa: competitive blocker of nicotinic rc
Term
Glucocorticoids: MOA
Definition
They are highly ptn bound to albumin or transcortiin > they active/free drug acts on membrane receptors or diffuses freely into the cell > it binds to cytosolic receptors and enters the nucleus > it produces mRNA > undergoes ptn synthesis to produce lipcortin > lipocortin inhibits PLA2
Term
Glucocorticoids: activity
Definition
-inhibit action of PLA2
-inhibit chemotaxis
-stabilize lysosomal membrane and leukocyte membranes
-increases capillary selective permeability
-inhibits fibroblast activity (imp in wound healing)
-suppresses T lymphocytes, macrophage activity, and IgG production > immune suppressive
-positive ionotropic and chronotropic effects
Term
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate: MOA
Definition
MOA: inhibits degredative enzyme and stimulates chrondrocytes and synoviocyte metabolism
Term
Histamine
Definition
an endogenous biogenic peptide that is a mediator of cell injury; it plays a role in inflam, allergies, and anaphylaxis; it also regulates gastric secretions
Term
How are drugs excreted from the body?
Definition
urine, bile, feces, breath, milk, sweat, tears, etc
Term
How are most lipophylic drugs excreted?
Definition
metabolism
Term
How are most polar drugs excreted?
Definition
renal excretion
Term
How do indirect sympathomimetic work? moa
Definition
increase NE release
Term
How does anaphylaxis differ in dogs vs humans vs horses?
Definition
Dogs: pale mucus membranes bc the blood pools to the gut and bp decreaess and causes tachycardia
horses and humans: bronchoconstriction
Term
How does competition for plasma biding proteins effect drugs?
Definition
Competition for plasma binding proteins increase the amount of free/active drug available and thereby increases the pharmacological and toxicological effects
Term
How does intestinal P-gp and P450 enzyme work?
Definition
(1) absorption of P-gp substrate from the lumen into the enterocyte
(2) absorption from the enterocyte into circulation (some)
(3) metabolism of substrate in enterocyte
(4) secrete substrate back into the lumen via P-gp
(5) movement of substrate back inot the lumen via p-gp
Term
How does phase I biotrans. alter the polarity of the metabolite?
Definition
It increases the polarity moderately
Term
How does protein binding effect drug elimination by the kidney?
Definition
It slows it since protein bound drugs do not filter through the glomerulus as easily
Term
How does the ability to cross the BBB effect the drowsiness in H1 antagonists?
Definition
The more that the drug crosses the BBB, the more sedation
Term
IC50 ratio
Definition
tell you whether the inhibitor is nonselective, preferential, or selective
Term
In cats, what is the anticonvulsant of choice?
Definition
Phenobarbital
Term
Indirect Cholinergic Agonists:
Know MOA and use
-Carbamates: Neostigmine, pyridostigmine
-Edrophonium
-OPs:dichlorvos, trichlorfon
-cispride and metaclopromide
Definition
Carbamates: moa: carbamylation
-Neostigmine and Pyridostigmine: reverse tubocurarine-like neuromuscular blockades, decreases sm. m. tone and skeletal m. tone
Edrophonium
-moa: carbamylation
-use: dx myasthenia gravis and reverse tubocurarine-like nm blockades
Cispride and Metaclopramide
-moa: increases Ach release in the myenteric plexus
-use: prokinetic/promotility
Term
Indirect sympathomimetics
know drug and primary use
Definition
Ephedrine: asthma, mydriatic, incontinence
Phenylpropanolamine: urinary incontinence and nasal decongestant
Term
Kd
Definition
how readily a drug dissociates from its receptor; inversely related to Ka
Term
List the formulations (from fastest absorption to slowest) for enteral admin?
Definition
aquesous soln > suspension > powder/granule > gel capsule > tablet
Term
List the immmunostimulant drugs and their info.
Definition
Microbial Immunostimulants:
Proprionibacterium acnes- approved for use for canine pyoderma adn adjunct therapy for prevention of resp dz in horses
tumor vaccines
levamisole: antiparasitic; may restore cell mediated immunity to immunecompromised patients
cytokines (IFN and IL)
Term
MOA for Benzodiazapine
Definition
Increases Cl influx at GABA receptors which causes hyperpolarization and reduces neuronal excitability
Term
MOA for H1 antagonists
Definition
competitive inhibition of histamine for binding to H1 receptors
Term
MOA for Haloperidol
Definition
dopamine antagonist
Term
MOA for MAOIs? examples and uses?
Definition
MOA: scavenge free radicals; MAO-A (-): increase 5-HT, increase NE- only in humans; MAO-B (-):increase DA only- examples: Selegiline and L-deprenyl
used to treat cognitive dysfunction and Cushings
Term
MOA for MAOIs? examples and uses?
Definition
MOA: scavenge free radicals; MAO-A (-): increase 5-HT, increase NE- only in humans; MAO-B (-):increase DA only- examples: Selegiline and L-deprenyl
used to treat cognitive dysfunction and Cushings
Term
MOA for Reserpine
Definition
decreases monoamine oxygenase stores
Term
MOA for tricyclic antidepressants? Examples? Uses?
Definition
MOA: blocks pre-synaptic reuptake of MAO
Clomipramine: OCD, sedation
Amitryptiline: OCD, separation anxiety
Term
Meloxicam: MOA, use
Definition
MOA: PREFERENTIAL inhibitor of COX 2 in dogs, nonselective in cats
Use: osteoarthritis, post-surgical pain in dogs and cats
*only US product approved for use in cats*
Term
Mineralcorticoid: activity
Definition
mimics the net effect of Aldosterone:
-increases K+ excretion
-increases Na+ reabsorption
-increases water reabsorption
-increases ECF vol
Term
Name a serotonin antagonist and its use in vet med.
Definition
Cyproheptadine: in cats it is used as an apetite stimuland; in horses it is used to treat photic head shaking
Term
Neuroleptic drugs
Definition
phenothiazine: Low-potency: acepromazine & chloropromazine; High-potency: Fluphenazine & perphenazine
haloperidol
reserpine
Term
Nitroglycerin
-moa
-use
Definition
moa: activates cGMP which decreases actin and myosin interaction > relaxes vascular smooth muscle
use: chronic CHF; rapid onset when given IV, sublingual, or topically
Term
P450 may be induced or inhibited by xenobiotics, what are some examples of each? how do they work?
Definition
Inducing agents: phenobarbitol, rifampin
Inhibiting agents: ketoconazole, cimetadine
Inducing agents will upregulate P450
Inhibiting agents will slow the enzyme down
Term
Parasympatholytics
Know moa and use
-atropine
-propantheline
-glycopyrrolate
-aminopentamide
-tropicamide
Definition
Atropine
-moa: blocks all muscarinic receptor subtypes
-use: preanesthetic, anticholinesterase toxicity, reverse bronchoconstriction, correct bradycardia
Propantheline, glycopyrrolate, aminopentamide, tropicamide
-moa: blocks muscarinic rc
-use: diar, incontinence, bradycardia, preanesthetic
-aminopentamide: GI spasms
-tropicamide: mydriasis
Term
Parasympathomimetics: drugs
Definition
Bethanecol(direct), Pilocarpine(direct), Edrophodium(indirect), Carbamates(indirect): Neostigmine, Pyridostigmine, OPs(indirect): dichlorvos, trichlorfon, Cisapride(indirect), Metaclopramide(indirect)
Term
Parasympathomimetics: the effects they produce
Definition
-increase GI motility
-increased secretions
-increased bladder wall contractions
-increased bronchospasms
-cardiac inhibition
Term
Passive diffusion directly thru the membrane
Definition
small, lipid soluble (NUUL: nonpolar, unionized, uncharged, lipophyllic)
Term
Passive tubular reabsorption occurs with what type of drugs?
Definition
lipophylic drugs
Term
Phase II metabolism produces a _____ product.
Definition
conjugated
Term
Phenylbutazone: MOA, pharm. activity, approved in which animals
Definition
MOA: nonselective inhibitor of COX 1 and COX 2
Activity: anti-inflam, anti-pyretic, uricosuric
Approved in horses and dogs
Term
Polysulfated glycosaminoglycans: MOA, activity
Definition
MOA: promotes the synthesis of cartilage matrix components (collagen and proteoglycans); inhibits catabolic enzymes (ie. metalloproteases) inhibits PGE2 synthesis
Activity: chondroprotective- inhibits inflam. and degredation of articular cartilage; improve viscosity of synovial fluid
Term
Preload
Definition
the stretching pressure exerted on the relaxed myocardium during diastole
Term
Put the routes of administration in order from fastest acting to slowest acting.
Definition
IV > IO > inhalation > IM > SQ > or = PO
Term
Quantal Dose Response Curve
Definition
relationsship between dosage and percent of the population responding in a similar manner
Term
Reabsorption of an acidic drug from the renal filtrate is promoted by:
Definition
high lipid solubility of the drug
Term
Routes of administration?
Definition
(1) parenteral: IV, IM, SQ, IO, epidural
(2) Enteral: PO, feeding tube, rectal
(3) topical
(4) other: inhalation, transdermal, sublingual
Term
Schedule I drugs
Definition
no medical use; high risk for abuse
Term
Schedule II Drugs
Definition
increased potential for abuse, both physical and mental
Term
Schedule III Drugs
Definition
less potential for abuse, high mental dependence
Term
Schedule IV drugs
Definition
decreased potential for abuse
Term
Schedule V drug examples?
Definition
antitussives and antidiarrheals
Term
Side effects associated with NSAIDs.
Definition
GI irritation, nephrotoxicity, agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatotoxicity, acid base disturbances, coag. deficiencies
Term
Side effects with diuretics
Definition
Excessive preload reduction/dehydration, azotemia, hyper/hypokalemia
Term
Spironolactone
-moa
-therapeutic indications
Definition
moa:competitive antagonism of Aldosterone which modulates Na+K+ exchange at the DISTAL TUBULE
-use: potassium sparing and enhance diuresis
Term
Sympathetic stimulation in the heart
Definition
stimulatory
-increases rate and forece of contraction
increases the conductance velocity and automaticity
Term
Sympatholytics
beta blockers
drug, moa, and use
Definition
Propanolol
-moa:NONSELECTIVE beta antagonist
-use: tachyarrythmias
-hypertension
Atenolol, Metaprolol, Esmolol
-moa: beta 1 antagonist
-use: tachyarrythmia, hypertropic cardiomyopathy, hypertension
Term
Sympatholytics: moa
Definition
alpha or beta blockers
Term
TDM
Definition
new dose= old dose [(target conc)/(patient conc)]
Term
Tepoxalin: MOA, use
Definition
MOA: dual inhibitor
Use: approved in dogs for pain/inflam of osteoarthritis
Term
The mechanism by which most drugs are absorbed into systemic circulation following SQ injection is?
Definition
simple diffusion
Term
The tension generated by contracting striated muscle is a function of _______
Definition
sarcomere length
Term
Therapeutic index
Definition
LD50/ED50
Term
Tolerance
Definition
(1) can involve downregulation of drug receptors
(2) can be a result of tachyphylaxis
(3) is when a drug exhibits a lower pharmacological effect following repeated doses
Term
USDA regulates:
Definition
biologicals such as vaccines
Term
Uses for immunostimulant drugs?
Definition
-immunecompromised animala
-adjunct therapy for neoplastic dz
Term
What allows metabolytes to be more readily excreted than the parent drug?
Definition
biotransformation to make them more polar
Term
What anticonvulsants act on Ca channels and block glutamate release?
Definition
Zonisamide
Term
What anticonvulsants act on Na channels to prolong inactivation?
Definition
Phenytoin, Zonisamide, Felbamate
Term
What are H1 antagonists used to treat?
Definition
H1 Antagonists treat and prevent hypersensitivity:
-atopy, urticaria, vaccine rxns, anaphylaxis
-vomiting and motion sickness
-to sedate
-for aseptic laminitis in cattle
-Downer cows: Tripelenamine
Term
What are common uses for NSAIDs?
Definition
-pain and inflam
-pyrexia
-treatment and palliation of select tumors
Term
What are examples of Phase I biotrans. rxns?
Definition
Redox rxns, microsomal oxidation, nonmicrosomal oxidations, reduction, hydryolysis
Term
What are nonmicrosomal oxidations?
Definition
aldehyde dehydrogenase; important in alcohol dehydration
Term
What are prodrugs?
Definition
Drugs that take advantage of the first pass effect; they are often esters that are in an inactive form until they are activated in the liver, plasma, or intestinal esterases
Term
What are some causes of histamine liberation?
Definition
allergens, drugs, bacteria endotoxins, mast cell tumors, tissue damage, morphine
Term
What are the 3 classes of antidepressants?
Definition
Tricyclic antidepressants, SSRI, MAOIs
Term
What are the H1 receptor antagonists?
Definition
diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, pyrilamine, tripelenamine, loratidine
Term
What are the anxiolytic/ hypnotic drugs used in vet med and their MOA?
Definition
Benzodiazepine: increase GABA inhibition
Buspirone: 5-HT 1A receptor agonist
Term
What are the following characteristics of Glucocorticoids:absorption, ability to bind to plasma binding protein, elimination?
Definition
Absorption: readily absorbed from the GI tract
Plasma binding protein: lipophylic so highly ptn bound (75% to transcortin and 10-15% to Albumin)
Elimination: metabolized by phase I and II reactions
Term
What are the primary mechanisms of renal clearance?
Definition
(1)glomerular filtration
(2) tubular secretion
(3) tubular reabsorption
Term
What are the short-acting, intermediate acting, and long acting glucocorticoids?
Definition
Short acting: hydrocortisone
Medium acting: Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methyprednisolone, Triaminolone, Isoflupredone
Long-acting: Dexamethazone and Flumethazone
Term
What are the two compensatory goals of the body in response to circulatory failure?
Definition
1. maintain arterial bp
2. increase myocardial function
Term
What are the ways to reduce preload?
Definition
1. low sodium diet
2. diuretics
3. venodilators
4. ACE inhibitors
Term
What can you do to make corticosteroids more rapidly acting? to make them more slow acting?
Definition
complex them with sodium phosphate or sodium succinate; succinate salt is the more rapidly acting

You can complex glucocorticoids with ACETATES (depots) to make them more slow acting > longer duration of action
Term
What characteristic allow for good absorption?
Definition
small, large SA, lipphyllic (NUUL), thin, increased drug concentration
Term
What drugs are cleared via tubular reabsorption in the distal tubule?
Definition
unionized drugs (NUUL)
Term
What drugs are not readily filtered by the kidney?
Definition
protein bound or lipophyllic (NUUL)
Term
What drugs can pass thru the placenta?
Definition
all drugs except highly polar (CHIP)
Term
What drugs enhance GABA?
Definition
Benzodiazapines and Barbituates
Term
What drugs hyperpolarize due to Cl-like structures?
Definition
Bromides
Term
What happens to clearance if other substrates are competing?
Definition
OATs and OCTs can get saturated so clearance will decrease
Term
What happens to clearance of a drug if GFR decreases?
Definition
For drugs cleared by renal filtration, clearance will decrease
Term
What happens to clearance rate if protein binding decreases?
Definition
more free drug available causes more of the drug to be cleared
Term
What happens to hepatic clearance if hepatic blood flow is decreased?
Definition
clearance will decrease if HBF decreases
Term
What happens to lipophyllic drugs filtered into urine?
Definition
They are reabsorbed from the urine and undergo biotrans. to become more polar
Term
What histamine receptor do you want to block to prevent hypotension?
Definition
both H1 and H2
Term
What is carrier mediated transport?
Definition
facilitated transport or endocytosis
Term
What is phase 1 biotransformation?
Definition
non-synthetic; oxidation, reduction, or hydrolysis; introduces a functional group
Term
What is phase II biotransformation?
Definition
conjugation or attachment of an endogenous polar molecule to a functional group by glucuronidation, sulfate conjugation, glutathione conjugation, acetylation, methylation, etc
Term
What is the first line of defense for all vet med species having a seizure? why?
Definition
Diazepam: rapid effect (less than 2 minutes) with short duration of action; (15-20 minutes); administered IV, rectally, intranasally
Term
What is the first pass effect?
Definition
primarily in drugs metabolized by the liver; drugs with a high extraction rate will reach the portal vein and be subject to biotransformation by liver enzymes before ever reaching systemic circulation
Term
What is the only nt that effects beta 2 recptors?
Definition
EPI
Term
What is the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis?
Definition
damage to chondrocytes and/or synovial cells > inflam. of synovial mem and articular cartilage > recruitment of leukocytes (which are mediators of inflam) > prostaglandins, leukotrienes, superoxides, and proteolytic enzymes are produced > this decreases the viscosity of synovial fluid, damages the joing structures, and causes inflam.
Term
What is the primary goal of biotransformation?
Definition
increase the excretion of substrates
Term
What is the protocol for seizure control in emergency situations? which drugs are tried first, second, etc
Definition
Diazepam bolus, Diazepam CRI, Propofol, Ketamine
Term
What is the purpose for transenodthelial and transepithelial transport?
Definition
absorb drugs from the gut, exclude drugs from the brain, and excrete drugs in the liver and kidney
Term
What is the purpose of plasma binding proteins?
Definition
Bind and inactivate drugs which effects tissue distribution and pharmacological activity
Term
What is the rate limiting step for a depot? for a solution?
Definition
Rate limiting step for a depot: dissociation
Rate limiting step for a solution: diffusion
Term
What may change renal clearance rate?
Definition
Renal blood flow, GFR, protein binding, and acid/base
Term
What may inhibit active renal secretion of a drug?
Definition
competition with other drugs
Term
What promotes rapid absorption of a drug?
Definition
a high concentration gradient
Term
What receptors does EPI work on?
Definition
alpha one and two and beta one and two
Term
What recpetors does NE act on?
Definition
alpha one and two and beta one
Term
What the common immunosuppressant drugs used in vet med?
Definition
cyclosporin, cytotoxic agents, cromolyn, corticosteroids
Term
What type of administration of drugs allows for the best/highest bioavailability?
Definition
IV
Term
What type of drugs are allowed to pass thru the BBB?
Definition
highly lipid soluble (NUUL); P-gp and tight junctions are the barriers
Term
What type of drugs are cleared by secretion into the proximal tubule? how are they secreted?
Definition
charged moleucles (CHIP)
They are secreted by OAT and OCT transporters.
Term
What type of drugs are cleared via the glomerulus?
Definition
small MW and not highly protein bound (CHIP)
Term
What type of drugs are secreted into bile?
Definition
large polar molecules (CHIP)
Term
What type of drugs are taken up in the proximal and distal tubules of the kidney?
Definition
unionized (NUUL)
Term
What type of drugs can cross the BBB?
Definition
highly lipphyllic (NUUL)
Term
When do H1 antagonists have low efficacy?
Definition
when histamine has already been released
Term
When is pentobarbitol used to control seizures?
Definition
for diazepam resistant seizures
Term
Where do phase I biotrans. rxns take plaace?
Definition
in the smooth ER of hepatocytes
Term
Where do phase I biotrans. rxns take place?
Definition
liver primarily
Term
Where does active tubular SECRETION occur? what is its purpose?
Definition
active tubular secretion occurs in the proximal tubule of the kidney via OATs and OCTs; it takes acidic or basic drugs from the ECF and puts them into the filtrate
Term
Where is 5-HT found? And what are its effects?
Definition
5-HT is found in the CNA, GIT, and platlets
Effects:
vasoconstriction/vasodilation
smooth muscle contraction
pain and pruritis
mood, sleep, others
Term
Which drugs have a higher affinity to bind to plasma binding ptns?
Definition
lypophillic drugs (NUUL)
Term
Which organs do not have a BBB?
Definition
pineal gland and circumventricular organs
Term
a nicotinic receptor is what type of transporter.
Definition
ligand gated channel
Term
a weak base is better absorbed from the SI...why?
Definition
There is a high pH and larger surface area
Term
acetozolamide
-moa
-elimination
-use
Definition
moa: noncompetitive inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in the PROXIMAL TUBULE > decreases the reabsorption of sodium bicarbonate
-elimination: tubular secretion
-use:glaucoma and HYPP
Term
afterload
Definition
the force opposing ventricular contraction after systole; primarily consists of arterial blood vessles and can be equilibrated to arterial blood pressure
Term
antagonist lacks _______
Definition
intrinsic activity
Term
atopy
Definition
an allergy that generally does not develop into anaphylaxis
Term
autacoid
Definition
a substance that is locally synthesized and locally acting; normally non-circulating hormones
Term
bioavailability
Definition
how much exposure to a drug the system has
Term
biological response modifiers
-examples
-definition
-uses
Definition
def: an agent that regulates or modifies the host's immune response
ex: immunosuppressants or immunostimulants
uses: treat autoimmune dz, infections, malignancies
Term
cAMP
Definition
a 2nd messenger that amplifies the effect
Term
clearance
Definition
vol. of plasma cleared of a drug perunit time; a measure of efficacy of drug extraction/elimination
Term
coxibs
Definition
deracoxib, ferocoxib, celacoxib
Term
cytotoxic agents
-ex
-moa
-toxicity
Definition
Azathioprine
moa: nonspecific immunosuppressive effects- CELL MEDIATED AND HUMORAL
adverse effects: myelosuppression
Term
direct alpha 2 agonists
Definition
clonidine, xylazine, dexametomatidine
Term
direct beta 1 agonist
Definition
dobutamine
Term
direct beta 2 agonists
Definition
terbultaline and clenbuterol
Term
discuss drug excretion thru the respiratory tract.
Definition
Volatile substances are excreted thru the resp. tract
Term
drugs eliminated by the firt pass effect have ________ bioavalability.
Definition
poor
Term
furosemide
-moa
-elimination
-use
Definition
moa: acts on the THICK ASCENDING LIMB OF THE LOOP OF HENLE and impairs the concentration ability of the kidney by the blocking the active reabsorption of Na+K+2Cl symporter
-elimination: renal via active tubular secretion
-therapeutic indications: edema (cardiogenic or pulmonary edema), CHF, acute renal failure, EIPH
Term
glutamate
Definition
excitatory nt
Term
how are volatile drugs excreted?
Definition
lungs
Term
how do phase II biotrans. reactions alter the polarity of the metabolite?
Definition
The polarity is increased greatly
Term
how does arterial vasoconstriction effect afterload?
Definition
it increaes afterload
Term
how does arterial vasoconstriction effect afterload?
Definition
it decreases afterload
Term
how does drug distribution to other areas of the body effect the action of the drug?
Definition
It may terminate the action of the drug
Term
how long is registration with the DEA good for?
Definition
3 years
Term
lowering the seizure threshold
Definition
potentiates seizures
Term
mannitol
-
Definition
Term
mannitol
-type of diuretic
-moa
-elimination
-therapeutic indications
Definition
-osmotic diuretic
-moa: exerts high osmotic pressure within the tubule that reduces the reabsorption of water and thereby increases urine formation
-elimination: renal filtration via the glomerulus
-therapeutic indications: oligouric renal failure, intraocular and intracerebral pressure, toxins
Term
name the carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Definition
acetazolamide
Term
name the loop diuretics
Definition
furosemide
Term
name the osmotic diuretics
Definition
mannitol
Term
name the potassium sparing diuretics
Definition
spironolactone
Term
name the thiazide diuretics
Definition
chlorothiazide and hydrocholorthiazide
Term
oxicams
Definition
meloxicam
Term
parasympatheic neurons
Definition
-long preganglionic neurons
-originate from the midbrain, medulla, or sacral region of the spinal cord
-synapse with post-ganglionic neurons typically close to the effector organ/tissue
Term
parasympathetic control of the bladder
Definition
stimulatory
-bladder wall contracts
-sphincter relaxes
Term
parasympathetic stimulation in the heart
Definition
inhibitory
-decreases rate and force of contraction and decreases the conduction velocity
Term
parasympathetic stimulation of salivation
Definition
high volume and dilute
Term
parasympathetic stimulation of sweat
Definition
none
Term
parasympathetic stimulation of the GI tract
Definition
stimulatory
-smooth muscle contration
-sphincter relaxes
-secretions increased
Term
parasympathetic stimulation of the ciliary muscle of the eye
Definition
relaxes > lens gets round > distance vision
Term
parasympathetic stimulation of the eye
Definition
miosis
sphincter muscle contracts: pupil gets smaller
radial muscle contracts: pupil gets larger
Term
parasympathetic stimulation of vasculature
Definition
vasodilation
Term
parasympathic stimulation of the ciliary muscle in the eye
Definition
contracts > flattens the lens > near vision
Term
pharmacodynamics
Definition
"what the drug does to the body"
Term
pharmacokinetics
Definition
"what the body does to the drug"
Term
potentiation
Definition
an increase in potency of one drug due to another drug that does not have the same pharmacological effect
Term
proprionic acid
Definition
carprofen, ketaprofen
Term
pyralzolone
Definition
phenylbutazone
Term
salicylic acid
Definition
aspirin
Term
sympathetic control of the bladder
Definition
inhibitory
-relaxes the bladder wall
-sphincter muscels contract
Term
sympathetic neurons
Definition
-short pre-ganlionic neuron
-originate form the thoracolumbar spinal cord
-synapse with post-ganglionic neurons in ganglia close to the spinal cord
Term
sympathetic stimuation of sweat
Definition
increases secretions
Term
sympathetic stimuation of the eye
Definition
mydriasis
Term
sympathetic stimulation of salivation
Definition
low volume and viscous
Term
sympathetic stimulation of vasculature
Definition
vasoconstriction
Term
sympathetic stimulation on the GI tract
Definition
inhibitory
-smooth muscle relaxation
-sphincter contraction
-decreases secretions
Term
sympatholytics
alpha blockers
drugs and use
Definition
phenoxybenzamine: dx phaeochromocytoma, tx hypertension, urethral obstruction
prazosin: CHF, hypertension
Yohimbine, tolazoline, atipamezole: reverse sedation by alpha 2 agonists
Term
synergistic effect of agonists
Definition
A and B given adn result in greater than A+B
Term
tachyphylaxis
Definition
pharmacodynamic tolerance that develops rapidly
Term
tolerance
Definition
drug becomes less effective with repeated us due to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodymanic factors
Term
total body organ clearance
Definition
the sum of clearance in all organs (liver and kidney)
Term
up/down regulation of receptor
Definition
a change in max response due to a change in receptor number
Term
what are seizures?
Definition
cerebral excessive excitation and impaired inhibition
Term
what are some examples of endothelial barriers?
Definition
glomeruli and liver sinusoids
Term
what are the major factors that affect absorption?
Definition
Surface area, thickness, lipid partition, and diffusion coefficient
Term
what are things to consider when choosing a corticosteroid?
Definition
1. glucocorticoid vs. mineralcorticoid
2. time to onset of action
3. duration of action
4. route of administration
5. species-specific concerns: metabolism and withdrawal time
Term
what determines preload?
Definition
-ventricular volume at the end of diastole
-the vol. of blood returning to the heart
Term
what do you NOT want to combine with corticosteroids?
Definition
antibiotics, NSAIDs, in animals with corneal ulcers
Term
what drugs induce P450 and therefore decrease phenobarbitols half-life?
Definition
anticonvulsants, propanolol, rifamoin, quinidine, warfarin
Term
what drugs inhibit P450 adn therefore increase phenobarbitol activity?
Definition
cimetadine, ketoconazole, chloramphenicol
Term
what factors affect drug distribution?
Definition
lipid solubility, tissue perfustion, tissue capacity, and binding to plasma proteins
high tissue perfustion organs: kidney, brain, liver, heart
Medium: muscle and skin
High capacity tissues: muscle and fat
Primary plasma binding protein: albumin
secondary plasma binding protein: alpha-1-acid glycoprotein
Term
what histamine receptors are responsible for vasodilation?
Definition
H1 mostly, H2 also plays a role
Term
what is determined when using the quantal dose curve?
Definition
LD50 value
Term
what is microsomal oxidation?
Definition
ER associated; includes P45p enzymes and Flavin containing monooxygenases
Term
what is the 2nd drug of choice for epilepsy?
Definition
Potassium bromide
Term
what is the drug of choice for epilepsy?
Definition
Phenobarbitol
Term
what is the fxn of capillary endothelial cells?
Definition
They have large pores that allow large and polar drugs thru
Term
what receptors does DA work on?
Definition
alpha one and two, beta one, and dopamine
Term
what receptors does Isoproternol work on?
Definition
Beta one and two
Term
when choosing a drug, what do you need to think about?
Definition
onset of action adn duration of action
Term
where is P450 enzyme found?
Definition
liver mostly; also intestines, kidney, skin, and lungs
Term
which drugs are excreted more rapidly?
Definition
Polar (CHIP)
Term
which substances can passively diffuse thru protein channels?
Definition
very small, water soluble molecules (CHIP: charged, hydrophylic, ionized, polar)
Term
who has to be regestered with the DEA?
Definition
any person who idstributes or dispenses any controlled substances (not techs)
Term
Other names for BLV
Definition
Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
Bovine Lymphoma
Term
What age animals is BLV seen in?
Definition
Dairy cattle 4-8 years old
Term
What is lymphosarcoma?
Definition
a highly fatal, systemic malignant neoplasia of the reticuloendothelial system characterized by the development of aggregations of neoplastic lymphocytes. Affected cattle are seropositive for BLV
Term
What is persistant lymphocytosis?
Definition
a benign lymphproliferative (high blood lymphocyte count) condition recognized in healthy cattle in herds with high incidence of LSA; the PL form can develop into the LSA form; affected cattle are seropositive for BLV
Term
What is sporadic bovine leukosis?
Definition
another form of BLV that causes lymphsarcoma in cows less than 3 years old; will be BLV seronegative
Term
What is juvenile LSA?
Definition
seen in calves 1-6 months old
Term
Discuss thymic and cutaneous LSA.
Definition
seen in cows 1-2 years old
Term
Discuss the cs of persistant lymphcytosis.
Definition
no overt cs; marked increase in abnormal circulating lymphocyte numbers, especially immature lymphocytes
Term
Discuss the CS of multicentric LSA.
Definition
effects ln and lymphoid tissue of the GI tract and elsewhere; sites commonly effected include: abomasum, heart, CNS, visceral and peripheral ln
anemia and enlarged superficial ln
decreased appetite, decreased milk production, weight loss
Term
What cs will you see with BLV with abomasal involvement?
Definition
diarrhea and melena
Term
What cs are associated with cardiac involvement of BLV?
Definition
hydropericardium, hydrothorax, and edema of the brisket
Term
What CS will you see with BLV involving the nervous system?
Definition
gradual onset of posterior paralysis, and/or circling or falling
Term
What CS are seen with peri-orbital tumors due to BLV?
Definition
protruding eyeballs.
Term
What animals can be infected by BLV?
Definition
cattle can be naturally infected; sheep and goats can be experimentally infected
Term
What is the source of BLV?
Definition
seropositive persistantly infected cattle
Term
Inthe southeastern US, what percent of dairy herds are seropositive for BLV?
Definition
45%; of those herds, 80% of the cattle are seropositive for BLV
Term
How is BLV transmitted?
Definition
Blood inoculation: biting insects (stomoxys, tabanids, deer flies)
Term
Where is the BLV virus found in seropositive cattle?
Definition
leukocytes
Term
What are the ways that BLV can be transmitted?
Definition
blood transmission, blood transfusion, dirty needles, traumatic injuries, tattoing, and gloves for rectals
Term
Discuss BLV transmission in colostrum.
Definition
Virus may be present in lymphocytes in colostrum, but maternal antibodies are also present; calves do not aquire BLV from their dams, but do aquire passive immunity for up to 8 months
Term
What is essential for successful transmission of BLV?
Definition
prolonged close physical contact
Term
What is the incubation period of BLV?
Definition
2 to 4 years
Term
DIscuss the basics of the pathogenesis of BLV.
Definition
BLV infects lymphocytes and integrates into DNA to form a provirus; Transformation may take time (years)
Term
What happens to animals infected with BLV?
Definition
60% of animals will fail to become infected and will be seronegative; 30% of animals become seropositive and persistantly infected; of the 30% that are seropositive, 20% remain asymptomatic healty carriers, 9% develop PL (with or without LSA), and 1% develop LSA
Term
How do you diagnose BLV?
Definition
clinically, serology, and PCR
Clinically: an older animal with tumors
Serology: AGID and ELISA
ELISA is more sensitive than AGID
PCR: very sensitive
All these tests look for the presence of antibodies
Term
How do you control BLV?
Definition
Test and slaghter and then test all new introductions into the herd
Term
What virus causes BVDV?
Definition
pestivirus of the family Flaviviridae
Term
What are the 2 genotypes and biotypes of BVDV?
Definition
Genotypes: I and II
Biotypes: cytopathic and non-cytopathic
Term
What other viral dzs is BVDV antigentically related to?
Definition
Hog cholera and Swine Fever
Term
What is the source of infection for BVDV?
Definition
PI cattle
Term
What is the mean prevalence of PI animals in herds?
Definition
1-2%
Term
What animals are most susceptible to BVDV?
Definition
young and unvaccinated
Term
What animals can be infected with BVDV?
Definition
cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and wild rums
Term
how is BVDV transmitted?
Definition
by direct contact: mucosal contact with urine, feces, excretions, and fomites
Term
Discuss BVDVs effects on the fetus of an infected cow?
Definition
The fetus can become infected
Term
What does the pathogenesis of BVDV depend on?
Definition
age of animal, immune response, stress, and secondary infection
Term
What are the 7 forms of BVDV?
Definition
1) Benign form
2) Fatal Mucosal DZ
3) Peracute highly fatal diarrhea
4) Thrombocytopenia and Hemorragic dz
5)repro failure
6) congenital abnormailities
7) Chronic BVD infection and unthrifty PI calves
Term
THe majority of BVDV infections fall under which form?
Definition
Benign form
Term
What happens if a cow is exposed at estrus to BVD?
Definition
The cow will be unable to conceive
Term
What happens when you initially inseminate seronegative cows with semen seropositive for BVD?
Definition
The cows will have trouble conceiving
Term
What happens when cows are infected with BVD during the embryonic period (day 0-45 post-conception)?
Definition
Decreased conception rate and return to estrus
Term
What happens if a fetus is infected with BVD early in life (day 45 - 125)?
Definition
  • death of the fetus leading to mummification or abortion
  • congenital abnomalities
  • persistatant infection
Term
What happens to calves persistantly infected with non-cytopathic BVD?
Definition
  • the fetus recognizes the virus as self
  • the animal is born normal but is consistantly shedding the virus
  • the NCP strain will mutate into the CP strain which results in mucosal disease within the first 2 years of life
  • mucosal dz is 100% fatal
Term
What animals are the source of BVD infection on farms?
Definition
persistantly infected
Term
Discuss the immune response of PI calves to other BVD viruses and vaccines
Definition

PI calves mount a good immune response to BVD infections that are not antigenically similar to the BVD that the calf has

They also mount good immune responses to vaccines

Term
What happens to fetuses infected with BVD between days 125 and 175?
Definition
they get congenital defects
Term
What happens to a calve infected with BVD after 180 days of gestation
Definition
  • they have a fully competent immune response and results in elimination of the virus
  • the calf is born with antibodies to the virus
  • the calf is virus free

 

Term
Discuss the benign infection with BVD.
Definition
  • most common form
  • usually inapparent
  • occurs in immunocompetent seronegative calves and young adults
  • high morbidity and low case fatality
  • CS: mild fever, leukopenia, mild diarrhea
  • rapid recovery in a few days after development of serum neutalizing antibodies
Term
Discuss the fatal mucosal disease associated with BVD.
Definition
  • only seen in PI animals
  • CS: profuse watery diarrhea, anorexia, mucopurulent nasal discharge, erosive/ulcerative stomatitis, emaciation, dehydration, and death occuring a few days after onset
  • sporadic with 100% case fatality 
Term
discuss the peracute highly fatal diarrhea associated with bvd.
Definition
  • severe form of the dz characterized by a respiratory and enteric form
  • it is usually caused by bvd type 2
  • occurs in herd situations and effects all ages of animals; calves have the highest mortality
  • the infection lasts for several weeks
  • outbreak progresses slowly
  • cs: respiratory infection, profuse diarrhea, and fever; sometimes oral erosions
Term
Discuss the thrombocytopenia and hemorrhagic disease associated with BVD.
Definition
  • associated with NCP BVD
  • cs:petechial and ecchymotic hem on mucosal surfaces, bloody diarrhea, epistaxis, and prolonged bleeding
  • platelet count less than 25,000 per microliters
  • case fatality of 25%
Term
Discuss reproductive failure with BVD.
Definition
  • conception failure
  • fetal mummification
  • abortion
  • premature births
  • stillbirths
Term
Discuss congenital abonormalities associated with BVD.
Definition
  • occurs when the virus infects the fetus during organogenesis
  • cerebellar hypoplasia is common: calves are unable to stand and walk normally
  • retinal atrophy and displasia
  • optic neuritis
  • micropthalmia
  • blindness
Term
Discuss chronic VD infections?
Definition
  • intermittent diarrhea, emaciation, bloat, hoof deformities, erosive stomatitis, and scabby lesions in the perineum, scrotum, and interdigital cleft
Term
Discuss calves born persistantly infected with BVD.
Definition
  • may be smaller than normal and fail to grow normally
  • they may appear unthrifty for several months until they develop fatal pneumonia or fatal mucosal disease
  • seronegative for BVD
Term
With BVD, in what animals will you see immunoppression resulting in respiratory disease with secondary bacterial infection?
Definition
  • feedlots when calves are grouped together and stressed
Term
What are the pathological signs of BVD?
Definition
  • abnormalities are generally confined to the alimentary tract
  • shallow erosions are seen on the base of the tongue, esophagus, forestomach, abomasum, and cecum
  • mucosa of the mouth has a cooked appearance, with grayish color epithelium
  • Histologically: Peyers patches have lymphocyte depletion and little inflammation
Term
What are the best way to diagnose BVD?
Definition
PCR or IPX on an ear notch sample
Term
What type of lesions do you see with BVD?
Definition
erosive lesions
Term
How can you directly identify BVD on tissue?
Definition
PCR, IPX, or FA
Term
What sample is the best for isolation of BVD?
Definition
a whole blood sample
Term
How do you determine Ab titer for BVD?
Definition
serum neutralization test
Term
How do you get rid of BVD from a farm?
Definition
Test for PI animals using PCR via ear notch samples
Term
How do you treat BVD?
Definition
detect PI cattle and eliminate them from the herd
Term
How do you control BVD?
Definition
vaccinate (there are many available): vaccinate breeding females to prevent fetal infection and vaccinate calves at weaning
Prevent the introduction of PI animals into a non-infected herd
Term
What virus causes MCF?
Definition
Alcelaphine Herpesvirus-1, which is gammaherpes virus
Term
How can MCF be isolated?
Definition
only from lymphocytes
Term
Discuss the disease caused by MCF.
Definition
sporadic, acute, and highly fatal
Term
what are the 2 forms of MCF?
Definition
African and US- European forms
Term
What animals does MCF effect?
Definition
cattle and deer
Term
discuss morbidity and mortality associated with MCF
Definition
low morbidity
high case mortality
Term
What animal does ANV-1 occur naturally in?
Definition
wildebeast
Term
How is AHV-1 transmitted?
Definition
from wildebeasts to calves; so via CARRIER ANIMALS (wildebeast or sheep) by AEROSOL TRANSMISSION
Cattle to cattle transmission only occurs via blood transfusion
Term
Discuss which animals OHV-2 naturally occurs in and what animals it can be transmitted to.
Definition
OHV-2 occurs naturally in sheep.
Transmitted to cattle during the lambing season
Term
Discus the African form of MCF.
Definition
Associated with wildebeasts
Endemic in Africa
In the US, it is seen in zoos and on farms that show and breed exotic ruminants
Term
This discusses US-European form of MCF
Definition
associate with sheep
wildebeast and sheep are inapparent carriers
wildebeast spread the virus to cattle and deer at the time of calving
Term
What is the case fatality rate for MCF?
Definition
greater than 95%
Term
What is the incubation period for MCF?
Definition
3-8 weeks
Term
What arethe 3 cs forms for MCF?
Definition
1. head and eye form (most common)
2. Peracute alimentary form
3. mild form
Term
Discuss the Head and Eye Form of MCF.
Definition
extreme depression
high fever (106 to 107)
profuse mucopurulent nasal and ocular discharges
erosions of the soft palate,tongue, and gums
nasal mucosa and nasal passages are deep red and necrotic and covered with fibrinopurulent exudates
corneal opacities
chronic bilateral stromal keratitis
CNS signs: incoordination, muscle tremor, and head pressing
death: 7-10 days after onset of cs
**necrotizing vasculitis**
perivascular cuffing
lymphoid hyperplasia
Term
Discuss the peracute alimentary tract form of MCF
Definition
common in deer
characterized by high fever, dypsnea, and acute gastroenteritis
death occurs in 1-3 days
Term
Discuss the mild form of MCF.
Definition
transient fever and mild erosions
Term
Discuss how to diagnose MCF
Definition
CS
submit formalin fixed organs for histochemistry
isolation from blood is difficult
Term
What organs should you submit for histopatholgy for if you suspect MCF
Definition
brain, lymph nodes, mucosal
Term
treatment and control of MCF
Definition
difficult
avoid contact with sheep at the time of lambing
Term
How do you detect carrier MCF animals?
Definition
serology
Term
What are other names for Blue Tongue virus?
Definition
range stiffness
sore muzzle
mycotic stomatitis
Term
What type of virus causes BTV?
Definition
orbivirus of family Reoviridae
double capsid, double stranded RNA virus with segmented genome
Term
What is the distribution of BTV?
Definition
worldwide
tropical and subtropcal countries
Term
What species are susceptible to BTV?
Definition
ruminants, both domestic and wild
cattle, sheep, goat, deer, elk
Term
In what animals does significant dz occur in due to BTV?
Definition
sheep
Term
What animals are amplifiers for BTV?
Definition
cattle
Term
Where in the US is BTV seen? and during what season?
Definition
South and Western US
summer and fall
Term
How is BTV transmitted?
Definition
Culicoides; also via the placenta and in semen
Term
When do bulls secrete BTV in their semen?
Definition
only when they are viremic
Term
What is the pathogenesis of BTV?
Definition
BV replicates in the endothelial cells of blood vessels and cause arterititis
Term
Incubation period of BTV?
Definition
1 week
Term
What are the CS of BTV?
Definition
high fever (105 - 106)
anorexia
nasal discharge with excessive salivation (discharge may become mucopurulent)
reddening of nasal and buccal mucosa
tongue and gums are swollen and purple
oral lesions: erosions and ulcerations (catarrhal stomatitis)
diarrhea
lameness due to coronitis
torticollis (wryneck)
loss of fleece
abortion
Term
what happens to fetuses infected with BTV?
Definition
fetal malformations: hydraencephaly in the cerebral hemisphere
arthogryposis
Term
Discuss BTV infections in cattle.
Definition
Most of the time inapparent
lameness
skin on nose and rostrum peeled off
mouth lesions
crusted nostrils
coronitis
lesions on the udder
Term
Why do you see lesions on the nose, mouth, limbs, and teets with BT?
Definition
there is constant trauma
Term
What CS do you see in deer infected with BTV?
Definition
acute hemorrhagic dz
Term
What are the pathological lesions associated with BTV?
Definition
mucosal lesions: erosive mouth lesions
hemorrhage and necrosis of the skeletal and cardiac muscle
hemorrhagic lesions at the base of the pulmonary artery!!!!
Term
What is arthrgryposis?
Definition
Limbs are totally distorted and locked into position
Term
How can you diagnose BTV?
Definition
virus isolation, virus ID, and serology
Term
How do you do virus isolation for BTV?
Definition
store blood and samples at 4 degrees C
collect blood with anticoag
isolate the virus in embryonated egg by intravascular inoculation, cell culture,or animal inoculation (sheep)
Term
What is the best way to ID BTV?
Definition
BTV can be detected in blood and tissue samples by PCR
Term
What pathologic lesion is pathopneumonic for BTV?
Definition
hemorrhagic lesion at the base of the pulmonary artery
Term
What serology should be done for BTV?
Definition
immunodiffusion and complement fixation tests, neutralization tests, PCR
Neutralization tests: can detect serotype specific antigens
****Submit blood sample and do PCR!!!!
ELISA: detects Ab to any BTV
Term
How do you prevent and control BTV?
Definition
MLV vacine: sheep
only one serotype in the vaccine and USDA has approved for sheep
NEVER GIVE DURING THE BREEDING SEASON!!!
can result in stillbirths and fetal amlformations
Term
What animals does EHD effect?
Definition
cattle and most importantly deer
Term
What type of virus causes EHD?
Definition
orbivirus
shares internal antigens with BTV
Term
What EHDV in the US?
Definition
1 and 2
Term
Where does EHD occur?
Definition
south and west (similar to BTV)
Term
How is EHDV spread? during what season?
Definition
Culicoides cariipennis
late summer and fall
Term
What type of dz does EHD cause in deer?
Definition
highly fatalacute hemorrhagic disease
Term
Discuss the pathogenesis of BHD
Definition
the virus infects endothelial cells of blood vessels and results in acute hem dz with fever, hem, and death
Term
Discuss the dz associated with BHD.
Definition
One of the most imp dz of deer in the S particularly WTD
causes an acute infec and most affected animals are found dead by hunters
all ages are susceptible
90% morbidity and 60% mortality
searsonal: late summer and early fall
Term
Discuss EHD in cattle.
Definition
clinical dz is rare
seen in late summer
lameness
edema of the oral mucosal with ulcerative stomatitis
hyperemia of skin and sloughing of the skin of the muzzle
no mortality observed
Term
How do you dx BHD?
Definition
virus isolation
ID of EHDV by PCR
serology to detect Ab by AGID and ELISA
EHV Ab cross react th BTV
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