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| Theobromine toxicity depends on... |
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-type and amount of chocolate eaten
-size of the dog |
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| What part of the nervous system regulates involuntary functions like GI activity, glands, pupil size, etc? |
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| "Fight or Flight" refers to... |
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| How does the sympathetic response affect GI activity, pupils, HR, etc? |
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-lowers GI activity
-dilates pupils
-increases HR, cardiac output, RR, blood glucose
-dilates bronchioles |
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| Which neurotransmitter/s is/are catecholamines? |
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-epinephrine
-norepinephrine
-dopamine |
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| Catecholamines go with sympathetic or parasympathetic response? |
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| Which neurotransmitters are associated with the sympathetic response? |
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-epinephrine
-norepinephrine
-dopamine |
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| "Rest and Digest" refers to... |
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| How does the parasympathetic response affect GI activity, pupils, HR, etc? |
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-stimulates GI, salivation, digestive enzymes
-constricts pupils
-slows HR, RR, cardiac output
-constricts bronchioles |
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| Which neurotransmitter/s is/are associated with the parasympathetic response? |
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| Another name for the parasympathetic response? |
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| Types of receptors for sympathetic response? |
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| Beta-1, Beta-2, Alpha-1, Alpha-2, dopaminergic |
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| Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors do what? |
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-ionotropic (increases stroke volume)
-dilates bronchi and skeletal muscle vessels |
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| Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 receptors do what? |
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-dilate pupils
-increase urethral tone
-vasoconstrict arteries
-increased skeletal muscle contraction |
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| Dopaminergic receptors do what? |
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| dilate kidney/cardiac/mesenteric blood vessels |
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| Types of receptors for parasympathetic response? |
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| Nicotinic receptors do what? |
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| Muscarinic receptors do what? |
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-think of picking a lock
-a chemical that mimics the action of a naturally occurring substance by binding to that substance's receptor and triggering a response |
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-think of plugging up a keyhole on a lock
-a chemical that binds to a receptor and blocks the actual neurotransmitter from binding, thus blocking its action |
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| 4 mechanisms of action of autonomic drugs: |
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-mimic neurotransmitters
-interfere with neurotransmitter release
-block attachment of neurotransmitter
-interfere with breakdown or re-uptake of a neurotransmitter from the synaptic space |
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| 2 ways that cholinergic agents can act: |
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-mimic the action of acetylcholine
-inhibit acetylcholine breakdown in synaptic gap |
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| Parasympathomimetic drugs are used for: |
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-GI stimulation
-encourage urination
-control vomiting
-reduce IOP
-antidote for neuromuscular blockers
-diagnose myasthenia gravis (an incurable muscle disease in humans) |
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| Namebrand for metoclopramide? |
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| controls vomiting by coordinating gastic motility and emptying |
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| Anticholinergic drugs are used for: |
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| -Tx V/D by decreasing gastric motility |
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| Brand name for aminopentamide? |
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| -anti-diarrheal, anti-vomiting |
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| Brand name for glycopyrolate? |
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| What are Atropine and Robinol-V used for? |
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Definition
-preanesthetic to reduce GI tract secretions and salivation
-organophosphate antidote
-dilate pupils |
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| Sympathetomimetic drugs are used for: |
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Definition
-stimulate heart beats and strengthen contractions
-treat anaphylactic shock by reversing hypotension and bronchoconstriction
-increase BP and decrease wound bleeding by peripheral vasoconstriction
-treat urinary incontinence |
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| Brand name for norepinephrine? |
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| Brand name for phenylephrine? |
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| What is Noradrenalin used for? |
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| What is Neo-Synephrine used for? |
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Definition
-nasal spray for local vasoconstriction
-use baby drops for feline URI |
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| What is dobutamine used for? |
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| used in IV drips to treat heart failure |
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| urinary incontinence in old female dogs |
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| What is Doxatrim used for? |
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| urinary incontinence in old female dogs |
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| Brand name for epinephrine? |
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Definition
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| What is epinephrine used for? |
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| Tx cardiopulmonary arrest, anaphylaxis, or shock |
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Term
| Which drug comes in a concentration of 1:1000 or 1:10,000? |
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| Brand name for medetomidine? |
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| Brand name for detomidine? |
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| What are Domitor and Dormosedan used for? |
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Definition
-relieve anxiety
-sedation
-not much analgesia |
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| Which drugs are Alpha Blockers? |
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Definition
-yohimbine (Yobine)
-atipamezol (Antisedan) |
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| Which drugs are Beta Blockers? |
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Definition
-propranolol (Inderal)
-timolol (Timoptic) |
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| medotomidine (Domitor) reversal |
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| heart arrhythmias & hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
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| What drug is a potent appetite stimulant in cats? |
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| How long of an effect does diazepam have? |
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| What drug do you give to a seizuring patient, and how do you give it? |
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| diazepam, IV if possible, otherwise rectally |
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| How long of an effect does phenobarbital have? |
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| What is phenobarbital used for? |
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| controlling frequent seizures |
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| What drug can be mixed with phenobarbital to have a synergistic effect? |
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Definition
| bromide, a salt without barbiturate effects |
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| Effects of guaifenesin in horses? |
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Definition
| muscle relaxant, anesthetic |
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| What drug is used for separation anxiety? |
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Definition
| clomipramine HCl (Clomicalm) |
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| Brand name for fluoxetine HCl? |
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Definition
| Reconcile (dogs) / Prozac (human label) |
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| k9 Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome |
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-change in sleep/wake cycle
-disorientation
-less greeting behavior
-accidents inside
-altered interaction with family
-change in activity |
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| Tx for doggy Alzheimer's? |
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| Anipryl - takes 3 weeks to start working |
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