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| Emetics are drugs that__________ |
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Definition
| induce vomiting (Do not induce if petroleum products were ingested) |
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| CRTZ, what is it, and what 2 drugs are used to act on it? |
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Definition
| Chenorecptor Trigger Zone, Apomorphine and Xylazine ( apomorphine use controversial in cats) |
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| Name 2 locally acting emetics. |
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Definition
| Syrup of Ipecac (OTC product, caution with erratic heart condition)Hydrogen Peroxide (too much will burn esophageal tissues) |
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Term
| Antiemetic drugs____________ |
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Definition
| Control or prevent vomiting |
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| Antiemetics are generally given_______(route) |
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Definition
| parenterally (vomiting precludes oral route, pretty obvious) |
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| Name 3 antiemetic drugs.(Not antihistamines or anticholinergics) |
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Definition
| Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)-more effective in dogs, reacts with other drugs, Prochlorperazine (Compazine)- motion sickness in dogs and cats, combined with anticholinergic, Metoclopramice (Reglan)- esspecially with Parvoviral enteristis and chemotherapy vomiting. |
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| Name three antihistamines used as antiemetics. |
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Definition
| Trimethobenzamide (Tigan), Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
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Term
| Name two anticholinergics used as antiemetics. |
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Definition
| Aminopentamide (Centrine) and Propantheline (Pro-Banthine) |
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Term
| Reasons for gastric ulcers. |
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Definition
| Stress, metobolic disease, drugs (esspecially corticosteroids), and gastric hyperacidity. |
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Term
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Definition
| Anoresia, hematemesis, pain, melena |
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Term
| How do H2 receptor antagonist help in the treatment of gastric ulcers? |
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Definition
| They reduce the release of hydrochloric acid thus decreasing the errosion of the mucosa. |
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Term
| Name the three H2 receptor antagonists used as antiulcer medications. |
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Definition
| Cimetidine (Tagamet), Rantidine (Zantac), Famotidine (Pepcid) |
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Term
| Which H2 receptor antagonist reacts with fewer drug interactions? Which has reduced frequency of dosing? |
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Definition
| Famotidine (Pepcid), Rantidine (Zantac) |
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Term
| Two antiulcer meds which are proton pump inhibitors. |
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Definition
| Omeprazole (equine is Gatrogard, human prilosec), Lansoprazole |
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Term
| Name two antacids used as antiulcer meds. |
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Definition
| Aluminum/magnesium (Maalox, Mylanta) and Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia) |
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Term
| Name the one gastromucosal protectant used in vet med. |
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Definition
| Sucralfate (Carafate) - binds to gastric ulcers like bandaid |
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Term
| Used to prevent or treat gastric ulcers associated with NSAIDs. |
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Definition
| Misoprostol (Proglandin E-1 analog, prvents release of hydrogen ions into stomach) |
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Term
| Antacids are______________ |
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Definition
| Non-absorbable salts used to decrease hydrochloric acid levels in the stomach. |
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Term
| Name two opiates used to control diarrhea. |
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Definition
| Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)-NOT for cats who'd have thunk,Loperamide (Imodium)-OK for cats |
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Term
| Name 3 antispasmotics for diarrhea. |
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Definition
| Amonopentamide (Centrine), Propantheline (Pro-Banthine), Methscopolamine (Pamine) |
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Term
| Mucosal protectants used in diarrhea. |
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Definition
| Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)Also antibacterial, caution with....yeah, cats)Kaolin/pectin (Kaopectate), activated charcoal (in poisoning) |
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Definition
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| Saline/hyperosmotic agents hold water in the digestive tract to soften stool. Name some used in veterinary medicine. |
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Definition
| Lactolose, Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia), Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts), sodium phosphate enemas (Fleet enemas,used in dogs, foals, but not...wait for it....Cats!) |
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Term
| Bulk producing agents are indigestable plant material that acts by absorbing water. What are they used for? Name some. |
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Definition
| To treat constipation and sand impactions in horses. Psyllium(Metamucil), bran,Equine psyllium, Equine laxative (Sand-Lax) |
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Term
| Lubricants soften fecal masses for easier movement. Mineral oil is one, what is used for hairballs in cats? |
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Definition
| Petrolatum (Laxatone, Laxaire) |
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Term
| Name a stool softener used for hard dry feces in small animals, impaction in horses and sometimes digestive upsets in cattle. |
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Definition
| Docusate (Colase), Disposoject enema |
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Term
| Name some gatrointestinal stimulants used. |
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Definition
| Metoclopramide (Reglan), Cisapride (Propulsid), erythromycin, Dexpanthenol (d-Pantenol) |
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Term
| A product which contains pancreatic enzymes to aid in digestion of fats, protiens and carbohydrates. |
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Definition
| Pancrelipase (V-powder, Viokase) |
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Term
| Flagyl is a trade name for___________. It is an anti_____________and anti________ |
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Definition
| Metronidazole, bacterial, parasitic |
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Term
| Name some antibiotics used in treating GI disorders. |
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Definition
| Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides,along with Metronidazole (Flagyl)for giardiasis, ulcerative colic and anerobic infections.(Flagyl not for pregnant or nursing) |
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Term
| Name some anti-inflammatory agents for treatment of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease |
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Definition
| Predisone, azathioprine (Imuran), Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), Asprin (use asprin with caution in,surprise surprise...cats) |
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Term
| Name some antifoaming agent for ruminants. |
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Definition
| Bloat Gard, Bloat treatment, Bloat-Pac, Therabloat |
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Term
| Name a couple oral products from list in Wanamaker pg.168 |
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Definition
| Ora Vet(plaque prevention or oral sealer). Nolvadent (oral cleansing solution), C.E.T. enzamatic toothpaste.and others such as diets, chews, ect. |
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