Final Exam Flashcards
(135 cards)
Sedatives that act on dopamine receptors?
Phenothiazines
What receptors do Phenothiazines act on?
Dopamine Antagonists
What class of drugs should be given slowly IV?
Phenothiazines
What sedatives have low oral bioavailability?
Phenothiazines
Which class of sedatives will have a longer effect on MDR1 gene mutants?
Phenothiazines
Which phenothiazines have an antiemetic effect?
Chlorpromazine
Prochlorperasine
“Epinephrine reversal”?
Phenothiazines
What effect will phenothiazines have on the vascular system?
Vasodilation
What effect will phenothiazines have on heart rate?
Bradycardia->Reflex Tachycardia-> cancels out!
Which phenothiazine is an anti-arrhythmic?
Ace
Do phenothiazines cause analgesia?
Nope!
Boxers are predisposed to hypotension and other cardio effects with what drug?
Ace
This sedative is not approved in food animals?
Acepromazine
Phenothiazine with antihistamine effect?
Trimeprazine
Sedative class that also has an anxiolytic function?
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines act on what receptors?
GABA (potentiate)
What benzodiazepine cannot be given IM?
Diazepam
What benzodiazepine can’t be given orally to cats?
Diazepam
Sedatives that have minimal effect on the heart?
Benzodiazepines
Sedative that is an appetite stimulant?
Benzos (Diazepam)
Sedative that is the best choice for old patients?
Diazepam
Sedative with anticonvulsant properties?
Diazepam
Why would you choose Midazolam over Diazepam?
When IM is needed
Why would you choose Alprazolam and Lorazepam over Diazepam?
Longer duration, good for outpatient!