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Investigation & Management of Vomiting in Dogs and Cats Flashcards

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what is the vomiting reflex

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what acts on the vomiting centre (4)

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  1. cerebral cortex
  2. chemoreceptor trigger zone
  3. vestibular apparatus
  4. gastro intestinal tract/peripheral stimuli
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what acts on the chemoreceptor trigger zone (5)

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  1. uremia
  2. DKA
  3. cardiac glycoside toxicity
  4. apomorphine
  5. chemotherapy
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what acts of cerebral cortex to cause vomiting (4)

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  1. anxiety
  2. raised intracranial pressure
  3. meningitis/encephalitis
  4. trauma
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what acts on the vestibular apparatus to cause vomiting (2)

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  1. motion sickness
  2. vestibular syndromes
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what acts on the gastro intestinal tract/peripheral stimuli to cause vomiting (5)

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  1. chemicals/irritants
  2. inflammation
  3. excessive stretch of the GI tract
  4. peritonitis
  5. bladder obstruction
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how does the GI tract/peripheral stimuli send signals to the vomiting centre

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via CN X, IX and sympathetic afferents

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what are the receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (6)

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  1. D2 (dopamine)
  2. 5HT3 (serotonin)
  3. M1 (cholinergic)
  4. opioid receptors (μ, κ, δ)
  5. H1 (histamine(
  6. NK1
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what are the receptors that are on the vestibular appartus (2)

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  1. H1 (histamine)
  2. M1 (cholinergic)
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what receptors are in the GI tract/peripheral stimuli

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  1. 5HT3 (serotonin)
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what are the receptors in the vomiting centre (3)

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  1. 5HT1 (serotonin)
  2. alpha 2-adrenergic
  3. NK1
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how does the vestibular apparatus send signals to the vomiting centre

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via CN VIII

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how emesis mediated by the vomiting centre (3)

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  1. 5HT4
  2. Ach (muscarinic)
  3. motilin receptors
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how does the vomiting centre send signal to mediate emesis

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via CN X and IX efferents

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how do you distinguish the difference between vomiting and regurgitation

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which is active and forceful expulsion of gastric and/or duodenal contents, vomiting or regurgitation?

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vomiting

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which is passive retrograde expulsion of esophageal or gastric contents, vomiting or regurgitation

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regurgitation

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which is preceded by signs of nausea and retching

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vomiting

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which occur minutes to hours after eating, vomiting or regurgitation

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regurgitation

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which occurs minutes to hours after eating, vomiting or regurgitation

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vomiting

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which has typically undigested or partially digested food or liquid

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regurgitation

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which has undigested or partially digested food or liquid, often containing bile

vomiting or regurgitation

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vomiting

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which has forceful abdominal contraction, vomiting or regurgitation

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vomiting

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how is an episode of acute vomiting treated

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often no specific

withholding food for up to 24 hours

bland low fat diets re introduced

small frequent meals

fluids if clinically indicated +/- anti-emetics

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what are gastrointestinal disorders that cause acute vomiting (6)
1. acute gastritis/enteritis 2. dietary indiscretion 3. foreign body (gastric or intestinal) 4. gastric dilation and volvulus 5. mesenteric torsion 6. intussusception
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what are non GI disorders that cause acute vomiting (7)
1. acute pancreatitis 2. acute hepatobiliary disease (acute stretch of the liver due to inflammation or increasing levels of bilirubin) 3. acute renal failure (uremia, pain or stretch of kidney) 4. peritonitis 5. acute neurological insult 6. endocrine dysfunction (Addison's disease) 7. toxin ingestion/exposure
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what are some history questions to ask about vomiting (11)
1. recent dietary changes? 2. scavenging 3. how freq is the vomiting 4. is the vomiting unproductive 5. undigested food/partially digested/fecal odour 6. is there blood or coffee grounds in vomit 7. has there been any recent weight loss 8. concurrent GI signs 9. is the patient on any meds 10. is the patient systemically unwell 11. appetite
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what physical examination abnormalties could be seen with acute vomiting (6)
1. are there signs of systemic disease: what's the patient's demeanour like, is he/she pyrexic 2. is there any indication of liver disease (jaundice) 3. is the abdomen painful 4. can you palpate any abdominal masses? is there a suggestion of ascites 5. assess hydration -- CRT, skin tenting 6. is your patient hypovolemic
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what is the approach to investigation of acute vomiting
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what is the initial evaluation of the patient
1. CBC and serum biochemistry 2. urinanalysis
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what can CBC and serum biochemistry evaluate
identification of primary disease processes
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what are primary disease processes that can cause vomiting (4)
1. acute pancreatitis (inflammatory leukogram, raised lipases, amylase, minor changes in liver profile) 2. acute hepatobiliary disease 3. acute renal failure 4. endocrine dysfunction (DKA)
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how can CBC and serum biochem evaluate patient status
1. is the patient severely dehydrated 2. are there electrolyte disturbances that we need to address 3. is there a metabolic acidosis 4. do we have changes compatible with sepsis
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what can diagnostic imaging evaluate
is it surgical? 1. evidence of GDV 2. GI foreign body 3. obstructive pattern 4. GI perforation 5. peritonitis
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what can abdominal US evaluate
GI tract 1. assessment of biliary system 2. evaluation of pancreas 3. evaluation of repro tract 4. US guided aspiration of peritoneal fluid
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what are the aims supportive and symptomatic management (4)
1. address fluid and electrolyte disturbances caused by vomiting --\> IVFT 2. reduce frequency/stop vomiting --\> anti emetics 3. to reduce acid production if there are concerns gastro-duodenal ulceration --\> anti ulcer 4. improve gastric emptying --\> prokinetic drugs
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what are the anti emetic drugs (4)
1. NK1 pathway inhibitors: maropitant 2. anti-dopaminergics: metoclopramide 3. serotonin antagonists: ondansetron 4. phenothiazines: chlorpromazine
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what are the anti ulcer drugs (4)
1. histamine (H2) blockers: cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine 2. proton pump inhibitors: omeprazole 3. sucralfate 4. synthetic prostaglandins: misoprostol
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what are the pro kinetic drugs (3)
1. metoclopramide (CRI) 2. ranitidine 3. cisapride
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what receptor does maropitant act on
NK1 antagonist acts on both chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting centre
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what receptors does metoclopramide act on
D2 antagonist 5HT3 antagonist
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where does metoclopramide act on
1. chemoreceptor trigger zone 2. GI tract/peripheral stimuli
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what receptor does odansetron act on
1. 5HT3 antagonist
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where does odansetron act on
chemoreceptor trigger zone GI tract/peripheral stimuli
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where does misoprotstol act on
PGE1 analog direct action on parietal cells inhibits gastric acid secretion
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where does rantitidine act on
H2 receptor antagonist prokinetic at H2 receptors of parietal cells, completely inhibits histamine and reducing gastric acid secretion
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where does omeprazole
proton pump inhibitor binds irreversibly to the secretory surface of parietal cells to the enzyme H+/K+ ATPase where it inhibits the transport H+ ions into the stomach
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where does sucralfate act on
local effect in the stomach may react with HCl to form a paste like complex that preferentially binds to the proteinaceous exudates that are found at ulcer sites
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order from least to most potent between ranitidine, famotidine, cimetidine
cimetidine \< ranitidine \< famotidine
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which H2 blocker is licensed in UK
only cimetidine
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which has prokinetic acitivity cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine
ranitidine
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what are systemic causes of chronic vomiting (7)
1. chronic pancreatitis 2. chronic kidney disease (PUPD?) 3. chronic hepatobiliary disease 4. hyperthyroidism 5. hypoadrenocorticism 6. chronic drug/toxin exposure 7. neurological disease
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what are GI - stomach causes of chronic diseases (7)
1. chronic gastritis 2. bilious vomiting syndrome 3. foreign body 4. gastric ulceration 5. gastric neoplasia 6. pyloric outflow obstruction/stenosis 7. motility disorder
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what are GI intestinal causes of chronic diseases (7)
1. inflammatory bowel disease 2. neoplasia 3. foreign body 4. intussusception 5. extra intestinal obstruction 6. ulceration 7. parasitic
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what is the approach to chronic vomiting
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what are the primary disease processes that can cause chronic vomiting (3)
1. liver dysfunction 2. chronic kidney disease 3. endocrine dysfunction
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what can be seen on rads that may cause chronic vomiting (4)
1. chronic FB 2. GI neoplasia 3. pyloric outflow obstruction 4. chronic pancreatopathy
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when is endoscopic evaluation used in chronic vomiting patient
when primary disease is suspected investigation of hematemesis
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what causes of chronic vomiting may be seen on endoscopic evaluation (4)
1. gastric ulceration 2. gastric neoplasia 3. chronic gastritis 4. duodenal disease (IBD)
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what is the etiology of gastric/gastro-duodenal ulceration (6)
1. gastritis 2. gastric neoplasia (adenocarcinoma, lymphoma, leiomyoma/leiomyosarcoma) 3. NSAID-associated ulceration 4. metabolic/endocrine disease (renal failure, liver disease, hypoadrenocorticism) 5. mast cell disease 6. gastrinoma (rare)
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what is the most common canine gastric tumour
gastric adenocarcinoma
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what breeds are predisposed to gastric adenocarcinoma
belgian shepherds collies staffies
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how do dogs present with with gastric adenocarcinoma (5)
1. anorexia 2. vomiting 3. weight loss 4. hypersalivation 5. +/- hematemesis and melena
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how do gastric lymphomas present
similar to gastric adenocarcinoma ulcerative disease
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how do you manage gastroduodenal ulcers (3)
1. treat underlying disease process 2. anti ulcer drugs (4-8 week treatment) 3. symptomatic treatment (anti emetic)
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how is chronic gastritis diagnosed
according to cellular infiltrate lympho plasmacytic is most common mucosal biopsy or gastric biopsy
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how is chronic gastritis managed
1. diet modification (hypoallergenic diet) 2. immunosuppressant medication (prenisolone) 3. symptomatic management
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when would helicobacter associated gastritis be relevant (3)
if there is 1. associated inflammation 2. intracellular location 3. epithelial changes (necrosis)
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how is helicobacter associated gastritis treated
antibiotics and acid lowering drugs 1. amoxicillin + metronidazole plus bismuth +/- famotidine 2. amoxicillin + metronidazole + omeprazole 3. clarithromycin + metronidazole + ranitidine
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what is delayed gastric emptying
food in stomach for \> 8 hours post ingestion
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wjat are potential causes for delayed gastric emptying (7)
1. electrolyte disorders 2. post anesthetic complication 3. local peritonitis 4. intramural disease (gastritis, pyloric stenosis) 5. extramural compression 6. GI foreign body 7. dysautonomia (rare)
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what can pyloric stenosis cause
can cause delayed gastric emptying
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what is shown here
dilation of stomach accummulation of gas
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what are the two types of pyloric stenosis
1. congenital 2. acquired
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what breeds are predisposed to congenital pyloric stenosis
boxers and boston terriers
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what does congenital pyloric stensosis involve (muscle, mucosa?)
muscle only mucosal folds seen in FBD
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what does acquired pyloric stensosis involve (muscle, mucosa?)
muscle and mucosa

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