Term
| GnRH, what does it stand for and what is it used for? |
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Definition
| Gonadorelin, to treat cystic (follicular) ovaries in dairy |
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| hCG, What does it stand for and what is it used for? |
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Definition
| Chorionic Gonadotropin, to treat cystitis and nymphomania in dairy cows |
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Term
| FSH-P, What doew it stand for and what is it used for? |
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Definition
| Folicle-stimulating hormone-pituitary, used for out-of-season breeding |
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Term
| Estradiol cypionate (ECP) injections and Dietystilbestrol (DES)are used for what in cattle? Dogs? Horses? |
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Definition
| Cattle- Tx of persistant corpus lutem, to expel purulent material from the uterus, retained placentas, mummified fetuses, and to promote weight gain. Dogs- to induce abortion and control urinary incontinence Horses- Induction of etrus in non-breeding season |
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Term
| Estrogen agents can cause__________ |
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Definition
| Anemia (along with abortion in pregnant animals) |
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Term
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Definition
| Megestrol acetate (Ovaban), MedroxyprogesteroneAcetate (Depo-Provera), and Altrenogest(Regu-Mate) |
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Term
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Definition
| to supress estrus and treat false pregnancy |
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Term
| What is Depo-Provera used for? |
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Definition
| to supress estrus in cats and dogs and behavioral problems |
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Term
| What is Regu-Mate used for? |
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Definition
| To supress estrus in mares |
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Term
| What are prostaglandins used for? |
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Definition
| To induce partrition or abortion |
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Term
| What is oxytocin used for? How long does one dose last? |
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Definition
| To augment uterine contractions, to deliver the placenta, to induce milk letdown. 15 minutes. |
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Term
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Definition
| A condition of not producing milk. |
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Term
| Drugs used to treat Hypothyroidism (supplement thyroid hormone). |
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Definition
| Levotyroxine Sodium (T4) Trade names: Soloxine, thyrox-form,Thyro-L, Thyrosyn |
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Term
| Two drugs for hyperthyroidism are: |
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Definition
| Methimazole (Tapazole) and Carbimazole.Note: Tapazole topical available. Put onpinna of ear, 50% effective. |
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Term
| True or false,Insulin increases blood sugar. |
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Definition
| False, it decreases blood glucose. |
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Term
| What hormone increases blood glucose levels? |
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Definition
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Term
| Treatment for non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus in cats. |
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Definition
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Term
| Signs for type I and II Diabetes mellitus |
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Definition
| Polyphagia, PU/PD, weight loss |
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Term
| What is Diabetic ketoacidosis? |
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Definition
| Body fat is metabolised leading to accumulation of ketone bodies |
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Term
| Name the short acting insulins. |
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Definition
| Semilente,regular crystalline. Trade names: Regular Ilente I, Humilin R, Novalin R |
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Term
| Name the intermediate acting insulins. |
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Definition
| NPH and Lente Trade names: NPH IlenteI, NPH insulin, Lente, Humilin N, Novalin N |
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Term
| Name the long acting insulins. |
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Definition
| PZI and Ultralente Trade names: ultralente= humilin U, PZI = protamine insulin-zinc percipitate |
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Term
| Signs of insulin overdose- list. |
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Definition
| Ataxia, weakness, shaking and seizure |
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Term
| Growth promoters are used in calves, steers, heifers and sheep. What is used? When should growth implants not be used? |
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Definition
| Estrogen (Estradiol) Not to be used in breeding or dairy cattle. |
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Term
| What adverse effects can occur with growth hormones? |
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Definition
| Rectal prolapse, mounting, elevated tail heads, udder developement |
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