Exam 2 NSAIDs

Question 1

3 Effects of NSAIDs

Answer 1

1) Analgesia
2) Anti-inflammatory
3) Antipyretic

Question 2

Main 2 types of COX enzymes

Answer 2

COX-1: constitutive -> important for GI tract, platelets, kidneys

COX-2: inducible -> important for inflammation and pain

Question 3

Which is the MOST common side effects of modern NSAIDs?

a) GI problems
b) Hemostatic abnormality
c) Liver failure
d) Renal failure

Answer 3

a) GI problems

Question 4

_____ are the largest group of veterinary drugs
having adverse effects reported to FDA

Answer 4

NSAIDs

Question 5

Chronic NSAID therapy is mostly indicated in dogs because cats don’t have qualifying diseases/conditions

a) True
b) False

Answer 5

b) False

Question 6

2 FDA approved for cats

Answer 6

1) Meloxicam (in the USA, only single dose of meloxicam is approved for cats)
2) Robenacoxib

Question 7

Which drug is not FDA approved for vet med use and in same doses are used in cats with cardiomyopathy
as an antithrombotic agent?

Answer 7

Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

Question 8

Which drug is not approved for vet patients and its metabolite is toxic in cats?

Answer 8

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)