Exam Flashcards
the loop diuretic used commonly in patients with congestive heart failure is?
Digoxin
what patients on diuretics will not require a potassium supplement?
patients on spironolactone
the drug of choice in canines experiencing repeated premature ventricular contractions is?
pimobendan
the category drugs called ACE inhibitors will?
Decrease cardiac workload by lowering blood pressure
what potential electrolyte imbalance may result from administering a loop diuretic?
Hypokalemia
clinents should be informed that the first signs of digoxin toxicity to look for are?
anorexia and vomiting
what are diuretics?
used to treat effusions such as pulmonary edema
what drug may be used to manage supra-ventricular (atrial) arrhythmias?
Diltiazem
Pimobendan and Digoxin are what class of drug?
Positive Inotropes
what drug is used to treat urinary inconveniences in male and female dogs?
Phenylpropranolamine
what drug is telmisarten (Semintra)?
Used to treat protein loss associated with renal disease.
Used to treat hypertension associated with renal disease.
Is an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
what treatments are involved in managing patients with UTIs?
Anti-inflammatory/NSAIDS
Antibiotic
Dietary Change
what are some causes of cystitis?
Stress
Arthritis
Behavioural
Idiopathic
what are some treatments involved in managing patients with renal disease?
GI supportive meds
Anti-hypersensitive
Phosphate Binders
Erythropoietin
Renal diets
what is true regarding metronidazole?
Treat anaerobic infection
Treat giardia
