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Veterinary Medicine
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11/28/2016

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Term
What is clorox?
Definition
-alkali
Term
What is lye?
Definition
-alkali
Term
What is hydrochloric acid?
Definition
-acid
Term
How do we treat aklalies?
Definition
-diluents
Term
How do we treat acids?
Definition
-sucralfate, famotidine, ameprazole
Term
What is Urtica?
Definition
-Nettles
Term
How do we treat nettles?
Definition
-atropine
Term
Who gets nettles?
Definition
-hunting dogs
Term
What is Dieffenbachia?
Definition
-Dumbcane
Term
What is Alocasia?
Definition
-elephant ear
Term
TP of Dieffenbachia?
Definition
-Ca oxalate crystals
Term
TP of Philodendron?
Definition
-Ca oxalate crystals
Term
TP of Alocasia?
Definition
-Ca oxalate crystals
Term
TP of Jack in the Pulpit?
Definition
-Ca oxalate crystals
Term
TP of Peace Lily?
Definition
-Ca oxalate crystals
Term
How do we treat anything with Ca oxalate crystals?
Definition
-milk to precipitate
Term
How do we prevent bloat?
Definition
-Poloxalene
Term
What is the common name for Nitrogen Dioxide dz?
Definition
-Silo Fillers Disease
Term
What does Nitrogen Dioxide smell like?
Definition
-bleach
Term
What are the major CS of Nitrogen Dioxide?
Definition
-fibrous granulation tissue in lungs + pulmonary edema
Term
What is the test for Nitrogen Dioxide?
Definition
-KI starch paper turns dark
Term
What is the common name for gaseous ammonia?
Definition
-fas eye
Term
What commonly causes sudden death in pet birds?
Definition
-overheated teflon pans
Term
What looks like BRD but with a normal temp?
Definition
-crude oil
Term
What CS do iodine compounds cause?
Definition
-AIP + dyspnea
Term
How do we diagnose iodine compound toxicity?
Definition
-serum > 1600 ug/100mL
Term
What is the TP of perilla mint?
Definition
-toxic ketones
Term
What is the key CS of perilla mint?
Definition
-loud expiratory grunt in cattle
Term
What causes fog fever?
Definition
-sudden access to lush pasture
Term
What are the key CS of fog fever in cattle?
Definition
-loud expiratory grunt paired with hx
Term
What is the TP of Moldy Sweet Potatoes?
Definition
-Ipomea
Term
What is the most common source of Gossypol?
Definition
-Cottonsead (dark in color)
-also: Soybean meal (light), Distiller's Grain, Corn gluten
Term
What are the key CS of gossypol toxicity?
Definition
-sudden death and chronic poor doer
Term
What are the key lesions of gossypol toxicity?
Definition
-pale streaks in heart + utmeg liver
Term
Which animal most commonly dies suddenly from ionophore toxicity?
Definition
-horses
Term
What is the MOA of ionophores?
Definition
-proton exchange for Na leads to acidosis and K loss = secondary intracellular Ca overload = skeletal m and cardiac m dysfunction
Term
What are the key CS of ionophore toxicity?
Definition
-sudden death in horses
-brisket edema
Term
What are the key necropsy lesions of ionophore toxicity?
Definition
-white streaks in heart + pericardial fluid
Term
How do we diagnose ionophore toxicity?
Definition
-Troponin test
Term
What is the name of the disease found in pigs due to Vitamin E toxicity?
Definition
-Mulberry heart disease
Term
What are the key CS of cardiac glycoside toxicity?
Definition
-found dead (also GI signs, salivation, and hyperkalemia_
Term
What is the treatment for cardiac glycoside toxicity?
Definition
-Digibind
Term
What is the genus of foxglove?
Definition
-Digitalis
Term
What is the genus of oleander?
Definition
-nerium
Term
What is the genus of Lily of the valley?
Definition
-Convallaria
Term
What is the genus of dogbane?
Definition
-apocynum
Term
What is the toxic principle of bufo toads?
Definition
-bufotoxin
Term
What is the genus of milkweed?
Definition
-Asclepias
Term
Which three plants contain grayanotoxin?
Definition
-Azalea: Rhododendron spp
-Laurel: Kalmia
-Japanese Pieris: Pieris japonia
Term
What is the genus of monkshood?
Definition
-Aconitum
Term
What is the TP of monkshood?
Definition
-aconitine
Term
What is the MOA of monkshood?
Definition
-bind to Na chh = inc repetitive discharge and reflex activity
Term
What is the genus of yew?
Definition
-taxus
Term
What is the TP of yew?
Definition
-taxine
Term
What is the MOA of yew?
Definition
-depresses cardiac conduction
Term
What is the major lesion seen with senna?
Definition
-pale streaks in heart
Term
What is the genus of death camas?
Definition
-zigademus
Term
What are the clinical signs of oilfield toxicosis?
Definition
-dyspea
-bloat
-petroleum odor
-rumen atony
-GI signs
-paresis
-hyperesthesia
-hypoestesia
-weight loss
Term
What materials should you submit to laboratory to diagnose oilfield toxicosis?
Definition
-intact animal if possible
-suspect materials
-rumen & intestinal contents
-lung, liver, kidney, and brain (frozen & fixed)
-complete history & clinical signs
Term
What toxins cause methemoglobin?
Definition
-acetaminophen
-naphthalene
-local anesthetics
-nitrate & nitrite
-chorates
-red maple
-copper
Term
What is the MOA of acetaminophen?
Definition
-COX-3 imhibitor
Term
Where is acetaminophen metabolized? Why is this important?
Definition
-in the liver via glucuronidation
-cats lack the specific glucuronyl transferase required to conjugate acetaminophen
Term
What are the key CS of acetaminophen toxicity?
Definition
-inc liver enzymes
-methemoglobinemia
-facial and paw edema in cats
Term
How do we treat acetominophen?
Definition
-N-acetyl cysteine
Term
Which species is especially sensitive to local ansthetics?
Definition
-cats
Term
What is the common name for cyanide?
Definition
-prussic acid
Term
Which plants contain cyanide?
Definition
-chokecherry
-plum tree
-peach tree
-sorghu spp
Term
What is the MOA of cyanide?
Definition
-conversion of Fe3+ to Fe2+ is thereby prevented
Term
Which species are most susceptible to cyanide toxicity?
Definition
-ruminants
Term
What does cyanide smell like?
Definition
-bitter almonds
Term
What are the diagnostic tests for cyanide toxicity?
Definition
-Picrate test: turns red
-Cyantesmo paper: turns blue
Term
Which sample do you test for diagnosis of cyanide?
Definition
-fresh leaves
Term
What is the treatment for cyanide toxicity?
Definition
-sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate
Term
What are the nitrate accumulating plants?
Definition
-Sudan grass
-Johnson grass
-Fireweed (Kochia)
-Fescue hay
-Pigweed: Amaranthus
-Curly dock: Rumex
Term
True or False: Nitrate remains in the hay after drying.
Definition
-TRUE
Term
What are the clinical signs of nitrate toxicity?
Definition
-onset of 3 min to 4h
-GI irritation: cows were vomiting
-Dyspnea
-ataxia
-terminal convulsions
-death 6-24h
-abortion
-methemoglobinemia
Term
What are the best samples to send in to diagnose nitrate toxicity?
Definition
-aqueous humor and forage
Term
Which diagnostic test do we use to diagnose nitrate toxicity?
Definition
-Diphenylamine test: blue is positive
Term
What is the treatment for nitrate toxicity?
Definition
-methylene blue
Term
Which species is most commonly affected by red maple toxicity?
Definition
-horse
Term
What is the genus of red maple?
Definition
-Acer
Term
Which part of red maple is most toxic?
Definition
-wilted leaves are toxic
Term
What are the clinical signs of red maple toxicity?
Definition
-icterus + anemia + hemoglobinuria
Term
What do we see on clinpath of red maple toxicity?
Definition
-dec PCV
-inc WBC
-methemoglobin
-heinz bodies
Term
What do we see on UA of red maple toxicity?
Definition
-hemoglobin & methemoglobinuria
Term
What is the genus of onions?
Definition
-Allium spp
Term
What is the TP of onions?
Definition
-n-propyl disulfide
Term
What are the clinical signs of onion toxicity?
Definition
-hemoglobinemia/uria + dec PCV + Heinz bodies
Term
Which species has the most problem with copper toxicity?
Definition
-sheep
Term
What are the clinical signs of copper toxicity?
Definition
-collapse & death 24-48h
-weakness + trembling
-anorexia
-hemoglobinuria
-icterus
Term
How do we diagnose copper toxicity?
Definition
-Alive: serum & feed copper levels
-Dead: liver & feed copper levels
Term
What is the prognosis of copper?
Definition
-terrible!
Term
What is the treatment of copper toxicity?
Definition
-we don't b/c it is too expensive
-if you want to waste money: D-penicillamine, ammonium tetrathiomolybdate
Term
What is the common name for nitroen dioxide toxicity?
Definition
-Silo Fillers Disease
Term
What does nitrogen dioxide smell like?
Definition
-bleach
Term
What are the lesions seen with nitrogen dioxide?
Definition
-elayed pulmonary edema
Term
What is the common name of hydrogen sulfide gas?
Definition
-sour gas
Term
What does hydrogen sulfide smell like?
Definition
-rotten egg smell
Term
What are the clinical signs of hydrogen sulfide toxicity?
Definition
-paralysis of oflactory nerves and sudden death
Term
What is the typical history of hydrogen sulfide toxicity?
Definition
-agitation of manure
Term
What is the source of phosphine gas in large animals?
Definition
-aluminum phosphide (grain fumigant)
Term
What is the source of phosphine gas in small animals?
Definition
-zinc phosphide
Term
What does phosphine gas smell like?
Definition
-garlic and rotten fesh
Term
What does cyanide smell like?
Definition
-bitter almonds
Term
What is the MOA of cyanide?
Definition
-prevents Fe3+ conversion to Fe2+
Term
What are the major lesions seen with cyanide toxicity?
Definition
-bright cherry red bloody
-sudden death
Term
How do we treat cyanide toxicity?
Definition
-sodium nitrite + sodium thiosulfate
Term
What does carbon monoxide smell like?
Definition
-odorless
Term
What is the typical source of carbon monoxide?
Definition
-improperly adjested or vented heaters
Term
What is the MOA?
Definition
-competes with O2 for binding sites on proteins
Term
What are the key lesions seen with carbon monoxide?-
Definition
-cherry red blood and tissues
Term
What is the common name for ammonia?
Definition
-gas eye
Term
What species is unusually sensitive to ammonia toxicity?
Definition
-chickens
Term
What is the common source of ammonia toxicity?
Definition
-improperly cleaned or vented livestock holding areas
Term
What are the common lesions seen with ammonia toxicity?
Definition
-upper airway irritant
Term
What are the common sources of fluoride toxicity?
Definition
-hydrogen fluoride: industrial effluents
-sodium fluorosilicate: old inseticide
Term
What are the lesions seen vitamin A toxicity?
Definition
-night blindness
0xerophthalmia
Term
What are the lesions seen with ypervitaminosis A?
Definition
-skeletal malformations
-spontaneous fractures
0internal hemorrhage
Term
What are the common names for vitamin D toxicity?
Definition
-Sunshine Vitamin
-cholecalciferol
Term
What is the MAO of vitamin D toxicity?
Definition
-affects Ca+ and P
Term
What are the clinical signs seen with Vitamin D toxicity?
Definition
-causes premature loss of teeth
Term
What is the common name for vitamin D toxicity?
Definition
-Rickets
Term
What are the key lesions seen with vitamin D toxicity?
Definition
-gritty
Term
What is the common name for Vitamin E toxicity in cows? In swine?
Definition
-Cows: white muscle dz
-Swine: mulberry heart dz
Term
What are the key lesions for vitamin E toxicity?
Definition
-white streaks in heart?
Term
Which clotting factors are directly affected by lack of Vitamin K?
Definition
-2, 7, 9, 10
Term
What is the typical source of Vitamin K for LA toxicity cases?
Definition
-Moldy Sweet Clover (Dicumarol)
Term
What is the toxic principle of Moldy Sweet Clover toxicity?
Definition
-Dicumarol
Term
What is the MOA of vitamin K toxicity?
Definition
competetitibvely inhibits vit K epoxide reductase thus dec concnetrations of factors 2, 7, 9, 10
Term
What are the clinical signs of vitamin K toxicity?
Definition
-prolonged bleeding
-hematomas
-lameness
Term
What is the key lesions seen with vitamin K toxicity?
Definition
-unclotted blood in body caviities
Term
How do we diagnose vitamin K toxicity?
Definition
-history + hemorrhage + ClinPath (low PCV + inc PT time)
Term
What is the regular source of SA vitamin K toxicity?
Definition
-anticoagulant rodenticides
Term
What is the common name for Vitamin B1?
Definition
-thiaminase
Term
What are the common sources of vitamin B1 in toxicity cases?
Definition
-cats: raw fusg
-sulfur dioxide as a preservative in pet food
Term
What is the common name for Vitamin C?
Definition
-Ascorbic acid
Term
What is the common name for vitamin C deficiency?
Definition
-scurvy
Term
What is the common name for vitamin deficiency in fish?
Definition
-unchback ro BRoken back
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