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33 Cards in this Set
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Monogastric animals are more likely to absorb drugs orally than hindgut fermenters. |
True!
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What are 3 general indications for the use of GI drugs?
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Ileus
Diarrhears Ulcers |
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What happens to Trimethoprim Sulfa when given to ruminants?
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Trimethoprim is stripped-off in the rumen
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DIarrhea is typically a large intestinal disease in large animals. |
True
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What drugs are used for "grain overload" or rumen acidosis in ruminants?
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Antacids
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When should H2 blockers be used in large animals?
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Gastric ulcers
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Misoprostol is the drug of choice to stimulate mucus production in the large animal. |
False! Although this does work, it is EXPENSIVE! Sucralfate is used more in large animals.
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What is the classic use of sucralfate in horses?
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Right dorsal colitis
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What is the prokinetic drug of choice? How is it administered?
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Lidocaine is given as a CRI
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How does metaclopramide affect horses?
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Stimulates GI motility;
Possibility for excitement! |
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What are the three major H2 blockers? Which is best?
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Famotidine (bestest)
Ranitidine, Cimetidine |
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What drug is used to treat a spasmotic colic?
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Buscopan
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What are some indications for buscopan?
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Spasmotic colic
rectal palpation Esophageal obstruction Dystocia |
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What drug is used to treat clostridial diarrhea in foals?
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Metronidazole
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Which appetite stimulant is used for cats and camelids?
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Diazepam
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Which corticosteroid is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease in horses?
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Prednisolone
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What substance improves intestinal flora?
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Diamond V (Saccharomyces boulardii)
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What is the ONLY possible use for mineral oil in treating GI disease?
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It may bind toxins
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What is used to treat sand colics?
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Psylliium mucilloid (metamucil)
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When should loperamide be used in equine GI disease?
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DON'T EVER USE THIS!!!
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When is MgSO4 indicated in GI disease?
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Used in impactions (draws fluid into colon)
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What is the main goals for drugs used in renal physiology?
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Increase urination;
Reduce body water; restore renal fxn; expel toxins; dilate tubules |
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What is probably the best drug for renal disease?
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FLUIDS!!! Cheap and easy!
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What are the two general causes of increased body water?
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Edema
Hypertension |
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What are some endogenous substances that are expelled by the kidneys?
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Myoglobin/hemoglobin
Nitrogen compounds Ca (95% excreted by horse kidney) |
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What are indications for dilating tubules?
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Remove stones & debris
Protect against blockage |
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What are the 2 categories for drugs used that affect the kidneys?
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Fluids
Diuretics |
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With which conditions is fluid administration contraindicated?
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anuria/oliguria
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What are the classes of diuretics? Which is most commonly used?
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Thiazide Loop Diuretics (most common) K-sparing diuretics Osmotic diuretics |
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What is the most commonly used osmotic diuretic?
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Glucose
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When are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used?
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Glaucoma prevention;
HYPP horses |
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What is the most common loop diruretic?
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Furosemide
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Which osmotic diuretic is useful in brain injuries?
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Mannitol
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