Drugs

Question 1

Pimobendan

Answer 1

congestive heart failure medication for dogs;

vasodilator; increases Ca sensitivity

Question 2

Lidocaine

Answer 2

local anesthetic (numbing agent for castration, catheter insertion, breathing tube), 
also used to treat arrythmia

Question 3

Oxazepam

Answer 3

appetite stimulant for cats

Question 4

Ranitidine

Answer 4

anti ulcer medication

Question 5

Apomorphine

Answer 5

emetic

Question 6

Bisacodyl

Answer 6

constipation medication

Question 7

Atropine

Answer 7

Prescription medicine;
cardiac support;
used to treat bradycardia (low heart rate);
mushroom poisoning

Question 8

Mannitol

Answer 8

diuretic, decreases intracranial pressure

Question 9

Prazosin

Answer 9

antihypertension medication;
alpha blocker;
urethral obstructions; high blood pressure; anxiety; PTSD

Question 10

Digoxin

Answer 10

cardiovascular and BP medication; no longer used?

treats congestive heart failure; irergular heartbeat; long-term contractility

Question 11

Dobutamine

Answer 11

cardiovascular prescription drug; used to treat heart failure;
systemic vasodilator;
short-term contracility

Question 12

Hydralazine

Answer 12

cardiovascular drug; prescription medication

dilator

Question 13

Propranolol

Answer 13

cardiovascular medication;
beta-blocker;
slows heart rate; lowers blood pressure; treats irregular heartbeat

Question 14

Etomidate

Answer 14

short-acting IV anesthetic agent; used for induction of general anesthesia
half-life 75 min;
used for short procedures such as reduction of joint dislocations or tracheal intubation

Question 15

Cyclohexamine

Answer 15

anesthetic agent;

Question 16

Propofol

Answer 16

anesthetic agent; lean-bodied animals

Question 17

Fentanyl

Answer 17

anesthetic agent;

Question 18

detomidine

Answer 18

alpha adrenergic agonist;
injectable sedative in large animals primarily horses;
also used as a prescription medication

Question 19

ketamine

Answer 19

anesthetic induction and maintenance in horses; analgesic and anesthetic in small animals

Question 20

omaprazole

Answer 20

“Prilosec”, ulcer, heartburn, GERD, heartburn medication