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Veterinary Medicine
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08/21/2015

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Term
What's a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiologic rxn?
Definition
Agonist
Term
What's a drug that causes a loss of sensitivity to pain?
Definition
Analgesic
Term
What's a drug that binds to receptors and block their action?
Definition
Antagonist
Term
What's drug that inhibits the action of acetylcholine by competing at receptor sites. They are antagonists to parasympathetic nerve fibers.
Definition
Anticholinergics
Term
What's a drug-induced state of calm in which the patient is reluctant to move and is aware of but unconcerned about its surroundings
Definition
Tranquilization
Term
What's a sleeplike state from which the patient can be aroused with sufficient stimulation?
Definition
Hypnosis
Term
Which are more sensitive to opioids?: Horses/Cats or Dogs/Ruminants?
Definition
Horses/Cats
Term
What's a neuroleptanalgesic a combination of?
Definition
An opioid and a tranquilizer
Term
What's the reversal for dexmedetomidine?
Definition
Atipamezole
Term
What are opioids reversed with?
Definition
Naloxone
Term
Xylazine and dexmedetomidine are examples of what?
Definition
Alpha2 agonists
Term
What's the reversal for a2 agonists (xylazine,dex,ace)?
Definition
Antisedan
Term
What are 3 drugs commonly added to CRIs?
Definition
Morphine, ketamine, and fentanyl
Term
What is the trade name for imidacloprid?
Definition
Advantage
Term
What is a trade name for fipronil?
Definition
Frontline
Term
What's the mechanism of action of most chemotherapy drugs?
Definition
Cytotoxic & injure DNA/cell membrane
Term
What 2 radiation sensitizers are used in conjunction with chemo agents to make them more effective?
Definition
Crispaltin or doxyrubicin
Term
What are 5 common chemotherapy drugs?
Definition
Doxyrubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Cisplatin, Vincristine, and L-asparaginase
Term
What medication in particular is known to increase liver enzymes?
Definition
Phenobarbitol
Term
What're 2 injectible anticholinergic anesthetics?
Definition
Glycopyrrolate and atropine
Term
What's an example of an injectible phenothiazine tranquilizer anesthetic?
Definition
Acepromazine
Term
What're 3 examples of injectable benzodiazepine tranquilizer anesthetics?
Definition
Diazepam, midazolam, and zolazepam
Term
What're 3 examples of injectable a2-adrenergic anesthetics?
Definition
Xylazine, Detomidine, Medetomidine
Term
What're 5 examples of injectable opioid anesthetics?
Definition
Fentanyl, oxymorphone, buprenorphine, butorphanol, noloxine
Term
What is the formula for drug calculations?
Definition
Dose (mg/kg) x Pt. wt. (kg) = (mg) / strength of drug (mg/ml) = mls given to patient
Term
What would a "4" on a MSDS hazard indicate?
Definition
Severe/life-threatening
Term
What does red on a MSDS label indicate?
Definition
Flammability
Term
What does yellow on a MSDS label indicate?
Definition
Reactivity
Term
What does blue on a MSDS label indicate?
Definition
Health
Term
What does white on a MSDS label indicate?
Definition
Special notice
Term
What does a.c. mean?
Definition
After eating
Term
What does a.d. mean?
Definition
Right
Term
What does a.s. mean?
Definition
Left
Term
What does o.d. mean?
Definition
Right eye
Term
What does o.s. mean?
Definition
Left eye
Term
What does o.u.?
Definition
Both eyes
Term
What drug is used to treatment of laminitis?
Definition
Banamine
Term
What drug is used to increase cardiac contractility and output in DCM cases?
Definition
Digoxin
Term
What are propranalol and diltiazem used to treat?
Definition
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Term
What drug can cause penile paralysis in horses?
Definition
Acepromazine
Term
What 2 drugs are most often used in treating Ehrlichia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Definition
Tetracycline and doxycycline
Term
After treated the primary condition that causes high BP, what 2 meds should be given to a cat/dog?
Definition
Amlopidine (cats) and Enalapril (dogs)
Term
What curtails the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
Definition
ACE inhibitors
Term
What drug acts as a dilator of blood vessels, opens up peripheral circulation, and causes blood pressure to drop so the heart does less work?
Definition
Enalapril
Term
Nandrolone and Boldenone are examples of what?
Definition
Anabolic steroids
Term
What anabolic steroidal drug is used to stimulate erythropoiesis and as an appetite stimulant? (Deca-Durabolin)
Definition
Nandrolone decanoate
Term
What steroidal drugs can cause Ca, K, H2O, Cl, and P retention, behavioral changes, and reproductive abnormalities?
Definition
Boldenone undecylenate and nandrolone decanoate
Term
What drug is a long-acting injectable anabolic steroid used to treat debilitated horses, increase appetite, improve musculature, and improve hair coat appearance? (Equipose)
Definition
Boldenone undecylenate
Term
What anabolic steroidal drug has side effects of over-aggressiveness and reproductive problems in stallions and mares? (Equipose)
Definition
Boldenone undecylenate
Term
What drugs work by promoting tissue growth, can reverse catabolism, and have varying degrees of androgenic effects?
Definition
Anabolic steroids
Term
Boldenone, stanozolol, and nandrolone are examples of what?
Definition
Anabolic steroids
Term
Aspirin, phenylbutazone, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, carprofen, naproxen, deracoxib, meloxicam, firocoxib, and flunixin meglumine are examples of what?
Definition
NSAIDS
Term
What are competitive depolarizers aka?
Definition
Neuromuscular blockers
Term
What 2 competitive nondepolarizer neuromuscular blockers are used as an adjunct to general anesthesia to produce muscle relaxation and to facilitate endotracheal intubation?
Definition
Pancuronium and Atracurium
Term
What nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers work by competing with acetylcholine for the same receptor sites, thus producing muscle relaxation?
Definition
Pancuronium (Pavulon) and atracurium (Tracrium)
Term
What are the 2 main side effects of Pancuronium and Atracurium?
Definition
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Term
What’s the antidote to gallamine, vercuronium, and metocurine, due to strong cholinergic effects?
Definition
Atropine
Term
What's the trade name of gallamine?
Definition
Flaxedil
Term
What's the trade name of vercuronium?
Definition
Norcuron
Term
What's the trade name of metocurine?
Definition
Metubine
Term
What 3 drugs are used to reverse competitive nondepolarizers?
Definition
Neostigime, pyridstigime, and edrophonium
Term
What acetylcholinesterase drug is used to reverse the effects of competitive nondepolarizers, treat rumen atony, and as a diagnostic agent and treatment for myasthenia gravis? (Prostigmin and Stiglyn)
Definition
Neostigime
Term
What acetylcholinesterase drug work by allowing more acetylcholine to accumulate in the neuromuscular junction and prolong the cholinergic effect? (Prostigmin and Stiglyn)
Definition
Neostigime
Term
What is the trade name of pyridostigime?
Definition
Mestinan
Term
What is pyridostigime mainly used to treat?
Definition
Myasthenia gravis
Term
What very short-acting acetylcholinesterase drug is used to diagnose myasthenia gravis? (Enlon, Tensilon, and Reversol)
Definition
Edrophonium
Term
What acetylcholinesterase drug works by attaching to acetylcholinesterase, thereby hindering its breakdown to acetylcholine? (Enlon, Tensilon, and Reversol)
Definition
Edrophonium
Term
What acetylcholinesterase drug has side effects of miosis (pupillary constriction), bronchoconstriction, and excessive salivation? (Enlon, Tensilon, and Reversol)
Definition
Edrophonium
Term
What noncompetitive depolarizer has the trade names of Anectine, Quelicin, and Sucostrin?
Definition
Succinylcholine
Term
What are 4 spasmolytics?
Definition
Methocarbamol, Guaifenesin, Diazepam, and Dantrolene
Term
What’s the trade name of Methocarbamol?
Definition
Robaxin-V
Term
What spasmolytic drug is used in combination with an anesthetic drug to induce general anesthesia in large and small animals and relaxes laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles, therefore easing intubation? (Guailaxin and Gecolate)
Definition
Guaifenesin
Term
What centrally-acting spasmolytic drug works by decreasing the turnover of acetylcholine in the brain?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
What spasmolytic drug is used to prevent and treat malignant hyperthermia, to treat urethral obstruction due to increased external urethral sphincter tone? (Dantrium)
Definition
Dantrolene
Term
What 2 diuretics are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
Definition
Acetazolamide (Diamox) and dichlorphenamide (Daranide)
Term
What are 2 osmotic diuretics?
Definition
Mannitol and glycerin
Term
What carbonic anhydrase inhibiting diuretics are used to decrease aqueous humor for open-angle glaucoma?
Definition
Acetazolamide and dichlorphenamide
Term
What are the main side effects of acetazolamide and dichlorphenamide?
Definition
Metabolic acidosis
Term
What is the trade name of chlorothiazide?
Definition
Diuril
Term
What is the trade name of hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
HydroDIURIL
Term
Polyvalent or Monovalent: Rabies
Definition
Monovalent only
Term
What's another name for canine adenovirus?
Definition
Infectious hepatitis
Term
What's another name for feline calicivirus?
Definition
Pneumonitis
Term
What's another name for feline panleukopenia?
Definition
Feline distemper
Term
What canine disease affects skin, joints, the heart, and the neurologic system and ticks are the vector?
Definition
Lyme disease
Term
What produces an acute, highly contagious upper respiratory feline disease that often causes ulcerative stomatitis?
Definition
Feline Calicivirus
Term
What canine canine disease can be caused by bacteria, bacteria, fungi, mycoplasmas, and parasites and causes a dry, hacking cough?
Definition
Infectious canine tracheobronchitis (kennel cough)
Term
What canine disease causes serious nasal and ocular discharge?
Definition
Canine parainfluenza
Term
What canine disease causes a fatal hemorrhagic disease in puppies?
Definition
Canine herpes virus
Term
What protozoan causes greasy stools, diarrhea, and bloating?
Definition
Giardia lamblia
Term
What do Epinephrine and Atropine act on?
Definition
Sympathetic and parasympathetic neurotransmitters, respectively
Term
What’s the 2 main drug categories of Epinephrine?
Definition
CNS drug and cardiovascular agent
Term
What sympathetic neurotransmitter drug is used for cardiac arrest?
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
What stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic vasoconstriction and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the heart, and dilates bronchi and cerebral vessels?
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
Is epinephrine an adrenergic or anti-cholinergic drug?
Definition
Adrenergic
Term
Is Atropine an adrenergic or an anti-cholinergic drug?
Definition
Anti-Cholinergic
Term
What type of tranquilizer/sedative is Acepromazine?
Definition
Phenothiazine
Term
What type of tranquilizer/sedative is Diazepam?
Definition
Benzodiazepine
Term
What type of tranquilizer/sedative are medetomidine and detomidine?
Definition
Alpha 2 agonists
Term
What type of CNS drug are Ketamine & Tiletamine?
Definition
Dissociatives
Term
What type of CNS drug are Buprenorphine and Butorphanol?
Definition
Narcotic agonist/antagonists
Term
What Benzodiazepine derivative is used to treat seizures?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
What is the generic name for epinephrine?
Definition
Adrenalin
Term
What CNS drug inhibits acetylcholine or other stimulants at postganglionic parasympathetic neurotransmitter sites?
Definition
Atropine
Term
What is the generic of Atropine?
Definition
Atropine
Term
What sedative blocks binding of opioids to their receptor sites? (PromAce)
Definition
Acepromazine
Term
What sedative can be used to alleviate itching, as an anti-emetic, and a pain reliever? (PromAce)
Definition
Acepromazine
Term
What works by increasing GABA?
Definition
Diazepam
Term
What sedative analgesic is used in horses? (Dormosedan)
Definition
Detomidine
Term
What alpha 2-adrenergic agonist activates alpha-2 catecholamine receptors to induce a negative feedback response which reduces production of excitatory neurotransmitters? (Dormosedan)
Definition
Detomidine
Term
What sedative is used for minor procedures and as an analgesic? (Domitor)
Definition
Medetomidine
Term
What alpha2-adrenergic sedative analgesic is primarily used in dogs older than 12 weeks? (Domitor)
Definition
Medetomidine
Term
What dissociatives inhibit NMDA-receptors?
Definition
Ketamine and Tiletamine
Term
What dissociative is a rapid acting anesthetic and analgesic?
Definition
Ketamine (Ketaset, Ketaflo, and Vetalar)
Term
What dissociative can causes spastic movement and dyspnea?
Definition
Ketamine (Ketaset, Ketaflo, and Vetalar)
Term
What is the generic of Tiletamine?
Definition
Telazol
Term
What dissociative is used for restraint, anesthesia, or muscle relaxing?
Definition
Tiletamine
Term
What narcotic agonist can cause respiratory depression?
Definition
Buprenorphine (Buprenex and Subutex)
Term
What narcotic agonist has analgesic effect due to partial agonist activity at μ-opioid receptors?
Definition
Buprenorphine (Buprenex and Subutex)
Term
What antitussive agent is also used for analgesic and as a preanesthetic?
Definition
Butorphanol (Torbugesic, Torbutrol, and Torb)
Term
What synthetic opiod exhibits partial agonist and antagonist activity at the μ opioid receptor and agonist activity at the κ opioid receptor?
Definition
Butorphanol (Torbugesic, Torbutrol, and Torb)
Term
What positive inotropic drug is in the cardiac glycosides group?
Definition
Digoxin
Term
What positive inotropic drug is in the catecholamine group?
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
What are Enalapril, Hydralazine, and Nitroglycerin are examples of what?
Definition
Vasodilating agents
Term
What vasodilator is an ACE inhibitor Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor?
Definition
Enalapril
Term
What vasodilating agent is an arteriole dilator?
Definition
Hydralazine
Term
What vasodilating agent is a venodilator?
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
What is an anticoagulant drug and has no generic?
Definition
Heparin
Term
What's an antiarrhythmic, Class IB, and used as a local anesthetic, used in IVs, and used to treat ventricular tachycardia?
Definition
Lidocaine
Term
What cardiovascular drug is used to increase heart contractions, decrease heart rate, and decreases signs of dyspnea?
Definition
Digoxin (Lanoxin and Lanoxicaps)
Term
What cardiac glycoside works by inhibiting the sodium-potassium pump?
Definition
Digoxin (Lanoxin and Lanoxicaps)
Term
What catecholamine drug causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchioles, increases blood glucose levels, and increases heart rate and contractility?
Definition
Epinephrine
Term
What antiarrhythmic drug works by inhibiting sodium going into cells?
Definition
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Term
What antiarrhythmic drug is used as a local anesthetic to the nerves and myocardial membrane?
Definition
Quinidine (CinQuin, Cardioquin, and Quinidex)
Term
Inderal and Intensol are trade names for what antiarrhythmic drug?
Definition
Propanolol
Term
What antiarrhythmic drug works by lengthening time betweeen action potentials and prolongs repolarization? (Bretylol)
Definition
Bretylium
Term
What antiarrhythmic drug is used for ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation? (Bretylol)
Definition
Bretylium
Term
What vasodilating agent is known as Enacard or Vasotec?
Definition
Enalapril
Term
What vasodilating agent is used for heart failure and hypertension?
Definition
Enalapril
Term
What vasodilating agents can cause hypotension and GI problems?
Definition
Enalapril and Hydralazine
Term
What vasodilating agent is known as Apresoline?
Definition
Hydralazine
Term
What vasodilating agent is used to reduce the afterload of CHS? Is an ACE inhibitor
Definition
Hydralazine
Term
What vasodilating agent is known as Nitro-bid or Nitrol?
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
What vasodilating agent is used to reduce pulmonary edema and improve cardiac output?
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
What vasodilating agent works by relaxing vein smooth muscle where it's applied?
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
What works by preventing the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin?
Definition
Heparin
Term
What are 2 respiratory drugs that are sympathomimetic bronchodilators?
Definition
Albuterol and Ephedrine
Term
What are 2 respiratory drugs that are xanthine bronchodilators?
Definition
Aminophylline and Theophylline
Term
What type of respiratory drug are Butorphanol and Hydrocodone?
Definition
Antitussives
Term
What type of respiratory drug is Acetylcysteine?
Definition
Mucolytic
Term
What type of respiratory drug is Phenylephrine?
Definition
Decongestant
Term
What type of respiratory drug is Doxapram?
Definition
Respiratory stimulant
Term
Proventil and Ventolin are trade names of what respiratory drug?
Definition
Albuterol
Term
Dopram-V and Respiram are trade names of what respiratory drug?
Definition
Doxapram
Term
What respiratory drug stimulates the brain stem?
Definition
Doxapram
Term
Theo-dur and Slo-BID Gyrocaps are trade names for what drug?
Definition
Theophylline
Term
What respiratory drug works by blocking the effects of histamine?
Definition
Diphenhydramine
Term
What’re the generics of Hydrocodone?
Definition
Hycodan and Tussigon
Term
What respiratory drug involves interactions of mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptors in the brain? Helps with coughing and compulsive behaviors.
Definition
Hydrocodone
Term
Mucomyst and Mucosol are trrade names of what drug?
Definition
Acetylcysteine
Term
What respiratory drug is used to decrease the viscosity or thickness of respiratory secretions and for acetaminophen toxicity?
Definition
Acetylcysteine
Term
Neo-Synephrine is the trade name of what drug?
Definition
Phenylephrine
Term
What sympathomimetic bronchodilator stimulator is a beta-2 agonist?
Definition
Albuterol
Term
What respiratory drug is used for its effects on bronchial smooth muscle to alleviate bronchospasm and coughing?
Definition
Albuterol
Term
What respiratory drug is used to treat incontinence?
Definition
Ephedrine
Term
What works by reducing disulfide linkages in mucoproteins?
Definition
Acetylcysteine
Term
What respiratory drug is used to treat hypertension and shock?
Definition
Phenylephrine
Term
What 3 hormonal drugs are used for metabolic rate regulation?
Definition
Thyroxine, Tri-iodothyronine, and Methimazole
Term
What hormonal drugs are used as hypothyroidism medication or thyroid supplements?
Definition
Thyroxine and Tri-iodothyronine
Term
What hormonal drug is used as a hypoadrenalcorticism medication?
Definition
Desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP)
Term
What hormonal drug is used as a hyperadrenalcorticism medication?
Definition
Mitotane
Term
What reproductive drug is a progesterone drug?
Definition
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Term
What reproductive drug is used for fertility in males?
Definition
Testoterone cypionate
Term
What hormonal drug is used for growth/hormonal implants?
Definition
Diethylstilbesterol
Term
What are the generics of Levothyroxine sodium (Thyroxine)(T4)?
Definition
Soloxine and synthroid
Term
What hormonal drug works by increasing t3 in the blood?
Definition
liothyronine sodium (Tri-iodothyronine)
Term
What's the generic of Desoxycorticosterone?
Definition
Percorten-V
Term
What hormonal drug works by destroying part of the adrenal cortex?
Definition
Mitotane
Term
What's the generic of Oxytocin?
Definition
Pitocin
Term
What GI drugs are in the saliva stopping category of Glycopyrrolate? (Robinul-V)
Definition
Glycopyrrolate and Atropine
Term
What GI drug is an anticholinergic antidiarrheal? (Pro-Banthine)
Definition
Propantheline
Term
What GI drug is a protectant/absorbent antidiarrheal?
Definition
Bismuth subsalicylate
Term
What GI drug is an opiate antidiarrheal?
Definition
Loperamide
Term
What GI drugs are probiotic antidiarrheals?
Definition
Lactobacillus, Enterococcus, and Bifidobacterium
Term
What GI drug is an anaerobic antibiotic antidiarrheal?
Definition
Metronidazole
Term
What GI drug is an osmotic stool loosener?
Definition
Lactulose
Term
What GI drug is a stimulant stool loosener?
Definition
Bisacdyl
Term
What GI drug is a bulk-forming stool loosener?
Definition
Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid
Term
What GI drug is an emollient stool loosener?
Definition
Ducosate sodium
Term
What GI drug is used to decrease gastric secretions and gastrointestinal spasms, to treat urinary incontinence, and to decrease colonic peristalsis in horses? (Pro-Banthine)
Definition
Propantheline
Term
What are the generics of bismuth subsalicylate?
Definition
Corrective Mixture and Pepto–Bismol
Term
What drug is used to coat inflamed intestines or bind bacteria in the GI tract?
Definition
Bismuth subsalicylate
Term
What GI works by coating the intestinal mucosa, has antiendotoxic effects, and anti-inflammatory effects?
Definition
Bismuth subsalicylate
Term
Imodium and Imodium A-D are brand names for what drug?
Definition
Loperamide
Term
What synthetic opiate is used for reducing GI motility and for helping chemotherapy-induced diarrhea primarily in dogs?
Definition
Loperamide
Term
Fastrack gel, FortiFlora, Proviable-DC, Proviable-KP, Prostora Max, and Probiocin oral gel are generics for what?
Definition
Lactobacillus, enterococcus, and bifidobacterium
Term
What organisms can be used to treat diarrhea caused by disruption of normal flora in the intestines?
Definition
Lactobacillus, enterococcus, and bifidobacterium
Term
What anaerobic antibiotic works by disrupting DNA and nucleic acid synthesis of bacteria or protozoa?
Definition
Metronidazole
Term
What osmotic stool loosener works by pulling water into the colon? (Cephaluc)
Definition
Lactulose
Term
What osmotic stool loosener can also be used for liver disease, as it eliminates ammonia?
Definition
Lactulose
Term
What stimulant stool loosener works by increasing peristalsis by chemically irritating sensory nerve endings in the intestinal mucosa? (Dulcolax)
Definition
Bisacdyl
Term
What bulk-forming laxative absorbs water in the intestines and increases fecal bulk?
Definition
Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid
Term
What are the generics of Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid?
Definition
Metamucil, Equine Psyllium, Perdiem
Term
What emollient laxative works by reducing stool tension and reduce water absorption through the colon? (Colace)
Definition
Ducosate sodium
Term
What GI drug is an anti-emetic phenothiazine?
Definition
Acepromazine
Term
What GI drug is an anti-emetic antihistamine? (Tigan)
Definition
Trimethobenzamine
Term
What GI drug is an anti-emetic anticholinergic? (Centrine)
Definition
Amniopentamide
Term
What GI drug is an anti-emetic procainamide? (Reglan)
Definition
Metoclopramide
Term
What GI drug is an anti-emetic serotonin receptor antagonist? (Zofran)
Definition
Ondansteron
Term
What GI drug is an anti-emetic neurokinin receptor antagonist?
Definition
Maropitant citrate
Term
What anti-emetic antihistamine is used to control vomiting in small animals due to motion sickness, vaccine rxns, and inner ear problems?
Definition
Trimethobenzamine
Term
What anti-emetic blocks acetylcholine peripherally, which decreases intestinal motility and secretions?
Definition
Amniopentamide
Term
What neurokinin receptor antagonist works by inhibiting substance P, which is the main neurotransmitter involved in vomiting? (Cerenia)
Definition
Maropitant citrate
Term
What centrally acting emetic has the generic names of Rompun, Gemini, and AnaSed?
Definition
Xylazine
Term
What centrally acting emetic works by stimulating dopamine receptors? (Apokyn)
Definition
Apomorphine
Term
What centrally acting emetic is used as the emetic of choice for cats?
Definition
Xylazine
Term
What peripherally acting emetic works by irritating the gastric mucosa and centrally stimulating the CRTZ?
Definition
Ipecac syrup
Term
What emetic works by irritating the oropharynx and gastric lining?
Definition
Hydrogen peroxide
Term
What drug is an anti-ulcer antacid?
Definition
Magnesium hydroxide
Term
What drug is an anti-ulcer histamine 2 receptor antagonist?
Definition
Cimetidine
Term
What drug is an anti-ulcer mucosal protectant?
Definition
Sucralfate
Term
What drug is an anti-ulcer prostaglandin analogs?
Definition
Misoprostal
Term
What drug is an anti-ulcer proton pump inhibitor?
Definition
Omeprazole
Term
Poloxalene and polymerized methyl silicone are what type of agent?
Definition
Anti-foaming
Term
What drugs are motility-enhancing pro kinetics?
Definition
Neostigmine and Metoclopramide
Term
What drug is an enzyme supplement?
Definition
Pancrealipase
Term
Cyproheptadine is what type of drug?
Definition
Appetite stimulant
Term
What motility-enhancing pro-kinetic drug works by centrally blocking the CRTZ, as a dopamine antagonist, and peripherally by speeding up gastric emptying? (Reglan)
Definition
Metoclopramide
Term
What motility-enhancing pro-kinetic drug is used to strengthen cardiac sphincter tone and increasing the force of gastric contractions? (Reglan)
Definition
Metoclopramide
Term
What are 3 generics of magnesium hydroxide?
Definition
Magnalax, Rulex II, and Milk of Magnesia
Term
What anti-ulcer antacid works by neutralizing HCl and reducing pepsin activity?
Definition
Magnesium hydroxide
Term
What anti-ulcer antacid is used to increase rumen pH or as a laxative to treat rumen acidosis in large mammals?
Definition
Magnesium hydroxide
Term
What anti-ulcer histamine 2 receptor antagonist works by competitively blocking the H2 receptors of the parietal cells in the stomach? (Tagamet)
Definition
Cimetidine
Term
What anti-ulcer histamine 2 receptor antagonist is used to prevent acid reflux? (Tagamet)
Definition
Cimetidine
Term
What anti-ulcer mucosal protectant works by combining with protein to form an adherent substance that covers the ulcer and protects them stomach from pepsin and stomach acid? What anti-ulcer histamine 2 receptor antagonist is used to prevent acid reflux? (Tagamet)
Definition
Sucralfate
Term
What anti-ulcer drug is used to protect a stomach ulcer from stomach acid and pepsin? What anti-ulcer histamine 2 receptor antagonist is used to prevent acid reflux? (Carafate)
Definition
Sucralfate
Term
What anti-ulcer drug is used to protect a stomach ulcer from stomach acid and pepsin? (Carafate)
Definition
Sucralfate
Term
What anti-ulcer prostaglandin analog works suppressing gastric secretions and increases mucus production in the GI tract? (Cytotec)
Definition
Misoprostol
Term
What anti-ulcer prostaglandin analog is used to decrease gastric acid secretions? (Cytotec)
Definition
Misoprostol
Term
What anti-ulcer proton pump inhibitor works by inhibiting hydrogen ion transport into the stomach so that the cell cannot secrete HCl? (Prilosec and Gastroguard)
Definition
Omeprazole
Term
What anti-ulcer proton pump inhibitor is used to decrease HCl production so that esophageal or stomach ulcers can heal and is used mainly in horses and foals? (Prilosec and Gastroguard)
Definition
Omeprazole
Term
What anti-foam drugs are used in ruminants to prevent frothy bloat?
Definition
Poloxalene and polymerized methyl silicone
Term
What anti-foaming drugs work by making frothy foam less stable and break it up to promote belching?
Definition
Poloxalene and polymerized methyl silicone
Term
What's motility-enhancing pro-kinetic drug works by competing with acetylcholine for acetylcholinesterase, resulting in increased intestinal tone and salivation?
Definition
Neostigmine
Term
What's the brand names for Neostigmine?
Definition
Prostigmin and Stiglyn
Term
What motility-enhancing parasympathomimetic agent is used to treat rumen atony or diagnose myasthenia gravis in dogs?
Definition
Neostigmine
Term
What enzyme supplementing drug is used to help pancreatic exocrine insufficiency? (Viokase-V Powder and Pancrezyme)
Definition
Pancrealipase
Term
What enzyme supplementing drug works by releasing lipase to help digest fats? (Viokase-V Powder and Pancrezyme)
Definition
Pancrealipase
Term
What appetite stimulating drug work by competing with histamine for sites on H1 receptors on effector cells? (Periactin)
Definition
Cyproheptadine
Term
What is a loop diuretic?
Definition
Furosemide
Term
What's a potassium sparing diuretic?
Definition
Spironolactone
Term
What's an osmotic diuretic?
Definition
Mannitol
Term
What're 2 agents for urinary incontinence/retention?
Definition
Imipramine and phenlypropanolamine
Term
What is a urinary alkalizer?
Definition
Sodium bicarbonate
Term
What are 2 urinary acidifiers?
Definition
Methionine and ammonium chloride
Term
What is a cholinergic stimulant diuretic?
Definition
Bethanechol
Term
What are 2 agents for urolithiasis?
Definition
Allopurinol and methionine
Term
What 2 thiazide drugs are used as diuretics and to help congestive heart failure edema?
Definition
Chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide
Term
What's the generic for chlorothiazide?
Definition
Diuril
Term
What's the generic of Hydrochlorothiazide?
Definition
HydroDIURIL
Term
What thiazide diuretics work by blocking sodium reabsorption and promoting chloride excretion in the distal convoluted tubules?
Definition
Chlorothiazaide and hydrochlorothiazide
Term
What thiazide diuretics can cause hypokalemia (K deficiency) and cardiac dysfunction in prolonged use?
Definition
Chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide
Term
What're the 3 generics for furosemide?
Definition
Lasix, Disal, and Diuride
Term
What diuretic works by blocking reabsorbtion of electrolytes in the loop of Henle?
Definition
Furosemide
Term
What loop diuretic is used as a diuretic, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, and hypertension?
Definition
Furosemide
Term
What drug is used as a mild diuretic or in combination with other drugs?
Definition
Spironolactone
Term
What potassium-sparing diuretic works by acting on the distal convoluted tubules to promote sodium and water excretion and potassium retention?
Definition
Spironolactone
Term
What's the generic of spironolactone?
Definition
Aldactone
Term
What are 2 generics of mannitol?
Definition
Osmitrol and Mannitol
Term
What diuretic works by increasing the osmolality of the filtrate in the renal tubules?
Definition
Mannitol
Term
What osmotic diuretic is used to prevent kidney failure, decrease intercranial pressure, and to decrease interocular pressure?
Definition
Mannitol
Term
What are the 2 generics of methionine?
Definition
Methio-tabs and Methigel
Term
What's the generic of ammonium chloride?
Definition
Uroeze
Term
What 2 drugs are used to dissolve and help prevent formation of struvite crystals and treat urolithiasis?
Definition
Methionine and Ammonium chloride
Term
What renal drug is mainly used for urinary incontinence, cataplexy, narcolepsy, and ejaculatory dysfunction in horses? (Tofranil)
Definition
Imipramine
Term
What urinary incontinence agent works by blocking the amine pump, increasing neurotransmitter levels, and some anticholinergic activity? (Tofranil)
Definition
Imipramine
Term
What incontinence drug works by being an aplha- and beta-adrenergic What incontinence drug is used for stress incontinence, and is sometimes used before resorting to hormonal agonist that increases urethral tone? (Proin and Propagest)
Definition
Phenylpropanolamine
Term
What urinary alkalinizer is used to treat calcium oxylate, cystine, and ammonium urate uroliths?
Definition
Sodium bicarbonate
Term
Urecholine, Duvoid, and Urabeth are generics for what cholinergic stimulant?`
Definition
Bethanechol
Term
What drug works by the cholinergic agonists binds to the receptors on smooth muscles, allowing sodium and calcium to enter the cells to allow increased muscle control? (Urecholine, Duvoid, and Urabeth)
Definition
Bethanechol
Term
What cholinergic stimulant is used for neurologically-caused incontinence? (Urecholine, Duvoid, and Urabeth)
Definition
Bethanechol
Term
What urinary drug works by decreasing uric acid production? (Zyloprim and Lopurin)
Definition
Allopurinol
Term
What uric acid decreasing drug is used to help prevent the formation of ammonium urate uroliths? (Zyloprim and Lopurin)
Definition
Allopurinol
Term
What are 2 penicillin cell wall agents?
Definition
Amoxicillin and ampicillin
Term
What are 2 cephalosporin cell wall agents?
Definition
Cefazolin and Cephalexin
Term
What type of antibiotics are cell membrane agents?
Definition
Polymixins
Term
What is a cell protein blocking aminoglycoside?
Definition
Amikacin
Term
What is a cell protein blocking tetracycline?
Definition
Doxycycline
Term
What’s a cell nucleic acid blocking quinolone?
Definition
Flumequine
Term
What’s a cell nucleic acid blocking fluoroquinolone?
Definition
Enrofloxacin
Term
What is a antimetabolite sulfonamide?
Definition
Sulfamethoxazole
Term
What are the 2 brand names of amoxicillin?
Definition
Amoxil and Amoxi-Tabs
Term
What 2 penicillins work by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?
Definition
Amoxicillin and ampicillin
Term
What antibiotic is used to treat a variety of infections, but is ineffective against bacteria that produce beta-lactamase rings?
Definition
Amoxicillin
Term
What cell wall inhibiting penicillin is used to treat enterococci, particulary E. faecium? (Polyflex)
Definition
Ampicillin
Term
What cephalosporin antibiotics are used to treat respiratory, skeletal, genitourinary, skin, and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria?
Definition
Cefazolin and cephalexin
Term
What are 3 generics of Cefazolin?
Definition
Ancef, Kefzol, and Zolicef
Term
What cephalosporins work on gram positive bacteria by inhibiting mucopeptide synthesis in cell wall synthesis?
Definition
Cefazolin and cephalexin
Term
What’s the generic for cephalexin?
Definition
Keflex
Term
What are the 2 generics of amikacin?
Definition
Amikin and Amiglyde-V
Term
What aminoglycoside antibiotic is used for a wide variety of bacteria predominantly gram negative aerobic bacilli?
Definition
Amikacin
Term
What aminoglycoside antibiotic works by inhibiting protein synthesis?
Definition
Amikacin
Term
What tetracycline protein synthesis blocking antibiotic is used to treat azotemic patients and a variety of microorganisms? (Vibramycin)
Definition
Doxycycline
Term
What tetracycline works by blocking cell protein synthesis? (Vibramycin)
Definition
Doxycycline
Term
What quinolone antibiotic works by inhibiting DNA function in the bacteria?
Definition
Flumequine
Term
What quinolone is effective against gram positive and negative bacteria, intestinal infections in livestock, and intracellular pathogens?
Definition
Flumequine
Term
What fluoroquinolone works by inhibiting DNA function in bacteria?
Definition
Enrofloxacin
Term
What fluoroquinolone is used against gram positive and gram negative bacteria and is reserved until other antibiotics have been tried to maintain its effectiveness against superinfections?
Definition
Enrofloxacin
Term
What fluoroquinolone has side effects of cartilage lesions in growing dogs and GI effects?
Definition
Enrofloxacin
Term
What antibiotic is mainly used for prostatic infections and methicillin-resistant staphylococci? (Co-trimoxazole, Tribrissen, Bactrim, and Septra)
Definition
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
Term
What antibiotic works by inhibiting folic acid synthesis and mainly works on gram positive bacteria? (Co-trimoxazole, Tribrissen, Bactrim, and Septra)
Definition
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
Term
What 5 antiparasites are used to commonly kill nematodes?
Definition
Dichlorvos, Ivermectin, Moxidectin, Febendazole, and Pyrantel
Term
What antiparasitic is used to kill heartworms?
Definition
Milbemycin oxime
Term
What antiparasitic is used to kill Cestodes and maybe Trematodes?
Definition
Praziquantel
Term
What are 3 ectoparasite antiparasites?
Definition
Amitraz , Selamectin, and Fipronil
Term
What are 2 anticoccidial antiparasites?
Definition
Amprolium and Sulfadimethoxine
Term
What dewormer has the generics of Task, Wormer, and Atgard?
Definition
Dichlorvos
Term
What dewormer has the generic of Noromectin, Ivomec, Heartgard, and Iverhart?
Definition
Ivermectin
Term
What dewormer has the brand names of Interceptor, Safeheart, and Sentinel?
Definition
Milbemycin oxime
Term
What dewormer has the generics of Cydectin, Proheart, and Quest?
Definition
Moxidectin
Term
What dewormer has the generic of Panacur?
Definition
Fenbendazole
Term
What dewormer has the generics of Drontal, Droncit, Praziject, and Cestajet?
Definition
Praziquantel
Term
What dewormer has the generics of Nemex and Strongid?
Definition
Pyrantel
Term
What ectoparasite drug has the generic of Mitaban?
Definition
Amitraz
Term
What anticoccidial drug has the generic of Corid?
Definition
Amprolium
Term
What anticoccidial drug has the generic of Albon?
Definition
Sulfadimethoxine
Term
What dewormer works by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase?
Definition
Dichlorvos
Term
What dewormer works by enhancing the release of gamma amino butyric acid?
Definition
Ivermectin
Term
What dewormer works by disrupting the neurotransmitter (GABA)?
Definition
Milbemycin oxime
Term
What dewormer works by binding to certain chloride channels to block nerve and muscle action to the parasite?
Definition
Moxidectin
Term
What dewormer works by interfering with the metabolism of the worm?
Definition
Fenbendazole
Term
What anticestodal drug works by interacting with phospholipids in the integument of the tapeworm?
Definition
Praziquantel
Term
What dewormer works by mimicking the action of acetylcholine on the nematode?
Definition
Pyrantel
Term
What ectoparasite drug is primarily used to treat generalized demodicosis?
Definition
Amitraz
Term
What ectoparasite drug works by being an MAO inhibitor and has CNS effects on mites?
Definition
Amitraz
Term
What ectoparasite drug is used to prevent heartworm disease, and control fleas, feline hookworms, ear mites, and sarcoptic mange in dogs?
Definition
Selamectin
Term
What ectoparasite drug works by enhancing chloride permeability and acts on inhibitory neurotransmitters?
Definition
Selamectin
Term
What ectoparasite drug works by blocking the chloride ions through the GABA receptor?
Definition
Fipronil
Term
What ectoparasite drug is best for killing adult fleas?
Definition
Frontline (Fipronil)
Term
What ectoparasite drug works by affecting the coccidia’s metabolism?
Definition
Amprolium
Term
What anticoccidian drug works by reducing the amount of oocysts shed?
Definition
Albon
Term
What type of drugs contain many kinds of polysaccharides and work by cushioning joints or promote the production of joint fluid?
Definition
Glycoaminoglycans (GAGs)
Term
What type of drugs are nutraceutical anti-inflammatory agents?
Definition
Glycoaminoglycans (GAGs)
Term
What type of drug is hyaluronic acid?
Definition
Glycoaminoglycan
Term
What type of drug is glucosamine?
Definition
Glycoaminoglycan
Term
What type of drug is chondroitin sulfate?
Definition
Glycoaminoglycan
Term
What nutraceuticals are used to reduce inflammation, promote joint fluid, and maintain cartilage structure in joints?
Definition
Glycoaminoglycans
Term
What's the generic of acetylsalicylic acid?
Definition
Aspirin
Term
What drugs works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis?
Definition
Aspirin and Phenylbutazole
Term
What is a salicylate non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?
Definition
Aspirin
Term
What NSAID is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and to reduce platelet aggregation?
Definition
Aspirin
Term
What drug is a pyrazole NSAID?
Definition
Phenylbutazole
Term
What pyrazolone derivative is used to treat musculoskeletal pain in horses?
Definition
Phenylbutazole
Term
What's are 2 generics of Ibuprofen?
Definition
Motrin and Advil
Term
What 2 drugs are propionic acid NSAIDS?
Definition
Ibuprofen and Carprofen
Term
What propionic acid drugs works by blocking cyclooxygenase?
Definition
Ibuprofen and Carprofen
Term
What type of drug is flunixin meglumine?
Definition
NSAID
Term
What type of drug is dimethyl sulfoxide?
Definition
NSAID
Term
What type of drug is deracoxib?
Definition
NSAID
Term
What type of drug is meloxcicam?
Definition
NSAID
Term
What type of drug is firocoxib?
Definition
NSAID
Term
What's the brand name of flunixin meglumine?
Definition
Banamine
Term
What's the generic of dimethyl sulfoxide?
Definition
DMSO
Term
What's the generic of deracoxib?
Definition
Deramaxx
Term
What's the generic of firocoxib?
Definition
Previcox
Term
What selective COX-2 inhibitor is used to control postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery?
Definition
Deracoxib
Term
How does Deramaxx and Previcox work?
Definition
Selectively inhibiting COX-2
Term
What NSAID is part of the oxicam group and acts by inhibiting COX-2, which inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and leukocyte infiltration in the inflamed area?
Definition
Meloxicam
Term
What NSAID is used to control musculoskeletal pain in dogs and is used as a post-op pain drug in cats?
Definition
Meloxicam
Term
What NSAID is used for treating musculoskeletal pain, colic, shock, intervertebral disc disease, post-op pain, and parvovirus infections?
Definition
Flunixin meglumine
Term
What NSAID is an inhibitor of cycloxygenase and is labeled for horses and cattle?
Definition
Flunixin meglumine
Term
What NSAID works by inactivating the superoxide radicals produced by inflammation?
Definition
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Term
What NSAID is used as a topical anti-inflammatory and as an IV treatment for CNS swelling?
Definition
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Term
What NSAID is used to treat pain/inflammation of osteoarthritis, fever, pain, and/or inflammation?
Definition
Firocoxib
Term
What drugs work by inhibiting phospholipase and strengthening cell membranes?
Definition
Glucocorticoids
Term
What corticosteroid drugs are used to treat inflammatory conditions, allergy responses, and systemic diseases?
Definition
Glucocorticoids EX. Temaril P
Term
What is the duration of action of cortisone?
Definition
Short
Term
What is the duration of action of hydrocortisone?
Definition
Short
Term
What is the duration of action of methylprednisone?
Definition
Intermediate
Term
What is the duration of action of triamcinolone?
Definition
Intermediate
Term
What is the duration of action of dexamethasone?
Definition
Long
Term
What is the duration of action of betamethasone?
Definition
Long
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