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| Starts in a liquid form, then vaporized to be able to administer via inhalation w/ O2 |
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| Dopram® Stimulates brainstem to increase respiration in animals with apnea. Used in neonates born via C-section |
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| Methylxanthine (Theophylline (Theo-dur®)Aminophylline) |
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Used as a bronchodilator
Causes CNS stimulation
Can cause GI irritation |
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| Tiletamine (Found in Telazol) |
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This is a C-III controlled substance used as an approved anesthetic for dogs and cats. Pain at injection site usually occurs. IV, SQ, IM
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| Ketamine/ Valium (Ket/ val) |
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| Mixture prepared in clinics for IV induction using equal volumes. Best if prepeared just before injection. |
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| ultra short acting drug that produces a rapid, smooth induction when given IV. Caution needs to be taken in cats because it can only be given one time, it can not be in bolus due to the preservatives. |
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| Minimal alveolar concentraion (MAC) |
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| Inhalation anesthetics are compared on this value which is minimal concentration of anesthetic that produces no responce to stimuli in 50% of patients. |
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| An inhalation anesthetic with a high______________, will have a longer induction/ recovery time because the agent must first saturate the blood before becoming available to tissues. |
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| This inhalation anesthetic is also called " laughing gas". It is stored in blue cylinders. Diffuses rapidly through the body filling hollow organs. Not reccomended for GDV, pneumothorax, or twisted intestines. |
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| This inhalation anaesthetic is non-flamable which causes rapid induction and short recoveries. Planes of anestheisa can change rapidly.n Pre-medicating before use will allow for a smoother recovery. One of the most commonly used inhalation anesthetics in veterinary medicine. |
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| This is a non-flamable inhalation anesthetic with few cardiovascualr side effects. It enters the blood stream quickly and escapes to the brain. It is good for mask induction. |
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| This CNS stimulant stimulates the brainstem to increase respiration in animals with apnea. Used in neonates born via C-section. |
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Methylxanthine
Ex: Theophyline (Theo-dur)
Aminophyline |
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| This CNS stimulant is used a bronchodilator but can cause GI irritation. |
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| Natural responce of living tissue to injury or infection |
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| A substance that can inititate a fever. |
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| A pyrogen that is caused by a forign substance such as bacteria or virus |
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| A pyrogen that is a chemical mediator inside the body such as prostaglandin. |
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| Hormones that are produced by the adrenal cortex in response to ACTH secretion by anterior pituitary. Raises BG. |
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| Steroidal Anti-inflammatories |
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| These drugs block the action of the enzyme phopholipase which is an enzyme that damages cell membranes. |
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| These drugs are potent anti-inflammatories that treat conditions such as: allergic responses, pruritis, anaphylaxis. and inflammatory conditions such as: autoimmune disease, shock, occular inflammation, and spinal cord inflammation. |
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| Autonomic nervous system drugs |
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| These drugs work by acting like neurotransmitters or interfering with neurotransmitter release. They affect the parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous system. |
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| 1 inch is equal to how many centimeters. |
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| 1 kilogram is equal to how many pounds |
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| 1 pound is equal to how many ounces |
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| 1 grain is equal to how many miligrams |
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| 1 ounce is equal to how many grams |
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| 1 gram is equal to how many grains |
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| 1 cup is equal to how many ounces. |
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| Approximately 30 mililiters |
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| 1 ounce is equal to how many mililiters |
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| 1 mililiter is equal to how many centimeters |
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| 1 teaspoon is equal to how many miiliters |
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| This cholinergic drug controls vomitting and aids in gastric emptying. |
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| This cholinergic drug is used in opthalmic solutions to decrease intraoccular pressure seen in glaucoma. |
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| This anticholinergic drug is used as a pre-anesthetic to prevent bradycardia, it decreases salvation, dilates pupils, controls cilary responce, and decreases GI motility. |
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| This anticholinergic drug is similar to atropine but has a longer duration. Used to treat bradycardia. |
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| Aminopentamide (Centrine) |
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Definition
| this anticholinergic drug is used to control diarrhea and vomitting. |
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| These drugs stimulate the action of the sympathetic nervous system by working on the adrenergic receptors located in smooth muscle. |
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