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What typenof insulin is Humulin R?

Short acting regular

What are clinical signs of hyperthyroidism?

PU/PD, weight loss, voracious appetite, tachycardia

What causes the contraction of myometrium and involved in milk letdown?

Oxytocin

What can result in chronic use of moderate to high doses of glucocorticoids?

Cushing's

What oral hypoglycemic can be used in diabetic cats?

Glipizide

Hyperglycemia is a side effct that corticosteroids can have which would be contraindicated in diabetics

True

Intermediate acting long term management of diabetes could be through the use of what insulin?

Protamine Zinc insulin

What does the hypothalamus release when blood thyroid hormone is low?

TRH

Who should avoid handling prostaglandins?

Asthmatics and women of childbearing age

Should insulin be mixed vigorously?

No, just vetsulin

What are oral hypoglycemic drugs used to treat?

Non-insulin dependent diabetes

What is a potential side effect of Ovaban (used to postpone estrus)?

Pyometra

Can prolonged use of corticosteroids lead to hyperadrenocorticism?

Yes

What is the most common prostaglandin used in cattle estrus synchronization?

Lutalyse

What is the progestin used for estrus synchronization in horses?

Regu-mate

What hormone decreases blood glucose by enhancing distribution of glucose to body tissues?

Insulin

What is the drug of choice for treating hypothyroidism?

Levothyroxine

What drug is used to prevent estrus in dogs not intended for breeding?

Milberone

What is the drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism in cats?

Methimazole

Type I diabetes involves a decreased effectiveness of insulin

False

Typically hypothyroidism is diagnosed with bloodwork that tests for T4

True

What hormone is used in cattle for estrus synchronization and inducing estrus in small animals?

Cystorellin

What are clinical signs of hypothyroidism?

Weight gain, heat-seeking, alopecia, lethargy

What vitamin is synthesized in the skin?

D

What topical antibacterials are used to treat superficial skin infections?

Mupirocin, clindamycin, silver sulfadiazine

What drugs are antiseptics?

Triclosan, povidine, chlorhexidine

What substances are counterirritants?

Menthol, alcohol, camphor

What topical is used to treat fungal infections of the skin?

Ketaconazole

Most superficial layer of skin, several layers thick, doesn't contain blood vessels

Epidermis

Located deep to the epidermis, composed of blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerve fibers, accessory organs of the skin

Dermis (corium)

Composed of connective tissue, contains large amount of fat

Subcutaneous layer, hypodermis

Used to remove excess keratin and promote loosening of outer layers of epidermis

Keratolytics

Seborrhea without increased production of sebum

Seborrhea sicca

Seborrhea with increased production of sebum (oil)

Seborrhea oleosa

Skin condition characterized by abnormal flaking or scaling of the outermost layer of epidermis

Seborrhea dermatitis

What condition is treated with coal tar?

Seborrhea oleosa

What is used to treat moist dermatitis (hot spots), pyoderma, stud tail?

Benzoyl peroxide

What is used to treat seborrhea sicca and hyperkeratotic skin disorders?

Salicylic acid

What is used to treat seborrhea and eczema?

Selenium sulfide

What drugs are topical anesthetics?

Lidocaine, benzocaine, pramoxine

What are colloid fluids?

Nondiffusible substances

>12% dehydrated

Severe dehydration that can lead to death

5% dehydrated

Tacky mucous membranes, doughy abdomen

10-12% dehydrated

Marked decrease in skin turgor, weak rapid pulse

6-8% dehydrated

Dry mucous membranes, slight tachycardia, corneas appear dull

What is the safest route of fluid administration?

Oral

What fluids are hypertonic?

0.9% saline with 5% dextrose, 3% saline, 10% dextrose in water

What fluids are isotonic?

LRS, normosol, 0.9% NaCl

What fluids are hypotonic?

5% dextrose in water, 1/2 NS (0.45% normal saline)

Which crystalloid has the least amount of Na+?

5% dextrose

What are synthetic colloids?

Dextrans, hydroxyethyl starch

What are natural colloids?

Dextrans, albumin, whole blood, plasma

A pediatric IV set is usually set for 60gtt/ml

True

Does D5W contain sodium?

No

What is a natural colloid that carries O2?

Whole blood

Is plasma a natural colloid?

Yes

What types of fluids are diffusible substances that dissolve in solution?

Crystalloids

If KCl is needed for supplementation to fluids, what is the lowest mEq/L that shoukd be added?

20 mEq/L

Does IP administration allow the use of hypertonic solutions?

No

Is atropine used in cases of bradycardia?

Yes

What is the shock dosage rate for crystalloids in cats?

60ml/kg/hr

How much of the body's water is extravascular?

1/3

What type of fluid should be used SQ?

Isotonic