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41 Cards in this Set
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Toxic agent of Asclepius spp.
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Cardiac glycosides (Cardenolides)
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Cardiology sign caused by Asclepius spp. (2)
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- Decrease in CO
- Causes arrythymias |
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What are the first signs of clinical disease associated with in regards to Asclepius spp.?
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Stomach and GIT
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3 treatments of Asclepius spp.
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- Atropine
- Beta blockers - KCl |
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Toxic agent of Baileya spp.
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Unknown
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Species affected by Baileya spp.
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Sheep
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Primary clinical sign of Baileya spp. toxicity
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Rapid, pounding heart that's audible without the stethoscope
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Toxic agent of Datura spp.
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Tropane alkaloids
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Gross lesions of Datura spp.
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No gross lesions
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Clinical signs produced by Datura spp.
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- Vagolysis (and associated SNS signs)
- Hyperthermia |
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Species affected by Datura spp. intoxication
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All species, including humans
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Saying associated with Datura spp. intoxication
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Red as a beet, dry as a bone, mad as a hen.
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Tx of Datura spp. intoxication
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Physostigmine
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Toxic agent of Kalanchoe spp.
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Bufadienolides (cardiac glycoside)
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Source of exposure to Kalanchoe spp.
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Indoor plants
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Tx of Kalanchoe spp.
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Diazepam
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Species affected by Kalanchoe spp.
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All
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What organ systems are associated with clinical signs of Kalanchoe spp.?
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- CNS
- Cardiac |
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Toxic agent of Nerium spp.
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Cardiac glycosides
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What's the primary, general clinical signs of Nerium spp.?
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Those associated with GIT
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Species affected by Nerium spp.
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All
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Which species is especially susceptible to Nerium spp. intoxication?
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Horses
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Which plant can cause intoxication through smoke of burned plants?
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Nerium spp.
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Toxic agent of Taxus spp.
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Taxine
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MoA of Taxus spp.
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Ca++ and Na+ channel antagonists
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How does Taxus spp. produce sudden death?
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Stops heart in diastole
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Primary species affected by Taxus spp.
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Horses
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Species affected by Taxus spp. intoxication
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All
- Horses primarily |
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2 gross lesions of Taxus spp. intoxication
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- Chicken fat clot in heart
- Flabby heart |
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Which plant produces 'chicken fat clots in heart'?
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Taxus spp.
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Toxic agent of Gossypol spp.
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Gossypol (a polyphenolic compound)
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What's important to remember about Gossypol spp. intoxication?
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Can still die after being off of cottonseed for several weeks
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What lesion do survivors of Gossypol spp. intoxication have?
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Pulmonary abscesses
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3 lesions of Gossypol spp.
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- White streaks on heart
- CHF - Pulmonary edema |
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MoA of Gossypol spp.
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Affects blood Hgb content
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Two organ systems affected by Gossypol spp.
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- Cardiopulmonary
- Liver |
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What species is most susceptible to Gossypol spp. intoxication?
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Pigs
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What species is least susceptible to Gossypol spp. intoxication?
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Cattle
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When are cattle susceptible to Gossypol spp. intoxication?
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< 4 months of age
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What classification of livestock are most susceptible to Gossypol spp. intoxication?
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Monogastrics
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Why, even though ruminants are resistant, should they not consume Gossypol spp.? (2)
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- Decrease milk production
- Decrease food intake |