Which pair of agents have similar effects on the autonomic nervous system?
anticholinergics and sympathomimetics
T/F: Necrosis is a side effect of both IM and IV injs
True
T/F: The US patent office registers proprietary drugs and the FDA approves them
True
Regarding the theraputic range of a drug and how well it works, the goal is to produce the desired effect with ______ or _____ toxicity
little or no
A ______ container is the container we give to the client
dispensing
a loading dose is ________ than a maintenance dose
loading
this drug is generally c/i in dogs
ibuprofen
T/F: the abbreviations 'g' and 'gr' mean the same thing
false
(gr = grain)
T/F: mL and cc are interchangeable
True
Imidaclopride:
Brand name?
Function?
Advantage/K9Advantix
Kills larva and adult fleas (adulticide/larvicide)
Lufenuron:
Brand Name?
Function?
Program
breaks life cycle of fleas at egg stage/developmen inhibitor
*oral/inj, not topical
Selemectin:
Brand?
Function?
Revolution
kills fleas, ticks, mites, some int parasites, heartworm prophy
Fipronil:
Brand?
Function?
Frontline/FL+
Kills fleas and ticks
T/F:
Xylazine is a reversible agent
True
(yohimbine)
T/F:
Domitor is a reversible agent
True
Antiseda/atepamezole
T/F:
Ketamine is a reversible agent
False, not reversible
T/F:
Morphine is a reversible agent
T
Nalaxone
T/F:
Class V drugs have the least abuse potential
True
T/F:
post-op pain is usually intense and best controlled with NARCOTICS
T
T/F:
NSAIDs are used primarily for mild to moderate or chronic pain
True
T/F:
In regard to controlled drug classes, there are 5 classes (I-V), all classes must be stored in a locked cabinet
True
T/F:
In regard to controlled drugs, no access will be given to staff with drug related felony convs or suspd lics, or if the DEA has denied registration to that staff member
True
What is the most important thing to consider when evaluating a patient who is having sx under general anes?
pre-existing condistions
A medication that combines the effects of relaxation and analgesia is called:
neuroleptanalgesic
Name 3 common side effects of narcotics in dogs:
panting
bradycardia
depressed respiration
Common physiologic response to pain include:
increased HR and BP
The most common adverse reaction to NSAIDs is:
GI ulceration
Pre-anes agents are used to _____ the dose of other drugs given as anes
decrease
How often are vitals recorded when monitoring anes?
every 5 minutes
Which class(es) of drugs cannot be re-filled?
CI and CII
Do drugs labeled "vet use only" undergo the same testing as human apprvd drugs?
No
Are food animals given human antibiotics?
No, not permissible
What components must be included in vet use only drug labeling as required by the FDA?
apprvd uses
routes
doses
indications by species
What is "extra label use"?
use of a medication that is approved for one species on a different species
What does the State Board of Veterinary Medicine do?
Licenses DVMs and RVTs
What does FDA stand for and what do they do?
Food and Drug Administration
Regulates the development and approval of animal drugs and feed additives
What does the State Board of Pharmacy do?
Licensed the clinic to dispense drugs
What does EPA stand for and what do they do?
Environmental Protection Agency
Regulates the development and approval of animal pesticides
What does USDA stand for and what do they do?
US Dept of Agriculture
Regulated development of VXs abd other biologies
What is the primary function of tranquilizers?
Narcotic relaxation of the pt, may induce mood changes
What is the primary function of a sedative?
Calms the pt
What is the primary function of an anesthetic?
brings about a state of unconciousness
What is the primary function of an anti-inflammatory?
relieves pain and inflammation, can be narcotic or non-narcotic (like NSAIDs)
What are "the 5 rights" of dispensing medications?
patient
drugs
strength
quantity
frequency
What are the 5 vitals monitored during anes?
TPR, MM color, CRT:
Temp
Pulse
Resp
Mucous membrane color
Capillary refill time
Is a client's address required on a Rx label?
No
Is the hosp/clinic's name, address and phone# required on the Rx label?
Yes
What % of a mammal's body is made up of water?
70%
Where is an IP inj admin'd? Would a VA be likely to admin this inj?
IP= intraperitoneal, mostly admind by DVM/RVT, not VA
Where is an IC inj admin'd? Would a VA be likely to admin this inj?
IC= intracardiac, VA would not admin
Where is an IM inj admin'd? Would a VA be likely to admin this inj?
IM= intramuscular, ok for VA to admin
Where is an IA inj admin'd? Would a VA be likely to admin this inj?
IA= intra-articular, VA would not admin
What does Q8 mean?
give every 8 hours, or TID
What does Q12 mean?
give every 12 hours or BID
What steps are taken to fill a Rx (once all calcs are made)?
1. fill container
2. reread label
3. put equipment away
A re-breathing tube is used for what size pt?
small pts <15-20# are placed on a re-breathing anes system
What is a non-rebreathing tube used for?
Pts > 15-20# are connected to a non-rebreathing anes system
regarding anes depth, what is indicatied if the pt's vitals are as follows?
RR below 5 bpm
Pulse-ox < 80%
HR 50% of normal
anes depth is too deep/OD on anes/dying
Regarding intubation, a non-cuffed tube is generally only acceptable in what pts?
