Nutritional/Fluids/Ophthalmic/Otic πππΌπ²-WK9 Flashcards
Isotonic high-sodium
Osmolarity=308mOsm/L
Used to increase plasma volume/correct hyponatremia(Na deficiency)
0.9%NaCl/LRS/Normosol R
Hypotonic Low-Sodium
Maintenance solutions
Dextrose 5%
Hypertonic Saline
Tx hypovolemic shock
Osmolality >ECF
Causes fluid to move out of tissues into intravascular space
Colloids
Have large molecular weight particles that donβt cross cell membranes-confines to vascular
Expand plasma volume(hypovolemia/dehyd./septic shock/hypalbuminemia)
Dextrans/hydroxyethyl starch/oxyglobin
Sodium Bicarbonate
Alkalizing agent
Corrects metabolic acidosis/adjunct for hyperkalemia & hypercalcemia
AR-metabolic alkalosis/hypokalemia/hypocalcemia/hypernatremia
Potassium Chloride
Supplements potassium deficits
IV-dilute & administer slowly
AR-hyperkalemia
Calcium
Calcium Gluconate/Chloride
Corrects hypocalcemia
IV-administer slowly
AR-hypotension/cardiac arrhythmias/cardiac arrest
50% Dextrose
Caloric supplementation
Tx ketosis-ruminants
Timolol
Beta-adrenergic Antagonist Reduce intaocular pressure Prevent glaucoma AR-miosis **caution in asthmatic cats**
Atropine Sulfate
Produces mydriasis and cycloplegia
Controls pain (corneal ulcer/uveal disease)
AR-hyper salivation (Fe)/decrease rear production/mydriasis/accommodation paralysis
Diclofenac Sodium
βVoltarenβ,NSAID
Controls pain & inflammation
Helps heal cornea, tx uveitis
AR-slow healing time
Prednisolone
Corticosteroid
Anti inflammatory
Tx anterior uveitis
Dexmethasone
Anti inflammatory
Corticosteroid
Crystalloids
Contain electrolytes and nonelectrolytes capable of passing through cell membranes
Betamethasone
Anti microbial-steroid combo
Ophthalmic drops
contraindicated in corneal ulcer/abrasion