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Medications Flashcards

To become familiar with the medications and their side effects on the VA1 ECC list

1
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Acepromazine is prescribed for?

A

Sedation, also helps with nausea

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Common side effects of acepromazine

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Profound sedation, hypotension, weakness

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3
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Amoxicillin is what type of drug?

A

Antibiotic

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What should you tell the client about administering amoxicillin at home?

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Give with food, finish all meds

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What are some common side effects of amoxicillin?

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Nausea, diarrhea, inappetence

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6
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When might amoxicillin be prescribed?

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In case of infection

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What is the brand name for amoxicillin with clavulanic acid?

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Clavamox

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Is Amoxicillin the same as Clavamox?

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No, Clavamox contains clavulanic acid - which helps the amoxicillin function

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Is Clavamox the same as the human drug Augmentin?

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No, the ratio of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid are different

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What must you tell a client who is going to administer Clavamox at home?

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Always give with food, finish all medications, the medication is light sensitive, liquid must be kept in the fridge

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What are some possible side effects of Clavamox?

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May cause vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence. Less likely if pet eating full meals.

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12
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What type of medication is Clavamox / what is its use?

A

Antibiotic

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13
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What is the major brand name for carprofen?

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Rimadyl

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14
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What does NSAID mean?

A

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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15
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What type of drug is Rimadyl

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an NSAID

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What do NSAIDs do? Why are they prescribed?

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Reduce inflammation, prescribed for injury or pain

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Name some NSAIDs used in the hospital

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Rimadyl (carprofen), Onsior (robenacoxib), Metacam (meloxicam)

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If a client is going to administer carprofen (or any NSAID) at home, what should they know?

A

Give with food, stop use & contact DVM if GI symptoms occur, never give on empty stomach. Do NOT give with any other NSAIDS or steroids.

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What are some common side effects of carprofen (or other NSAIDs)?

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Diarrhea, vomiting, inappetence, liver or kidney changes

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20
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What kind of drug is cephalexin?

A

Antibiotic

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21
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What must you tell an owner who is going to administer cephalexin at home?

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Give with food, finish all medications

22
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What are some common side effects of cephalexin?

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Inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea

23
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What is the brand name for diphenhydramine?

A

Benedryl

24
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What type of medication is diphenhydramine?

A

Antihistamine - helps with allergic reaction

25
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What are common side effects of diphenhydramine?

A

Usually sedation, may cause paradoxical excitement

26
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If an owner is going to pick up diphenhydramine at the store, what should you tell them?

A

Do NOT get anything that has xylitol in it. Do not get anything with any active ingredients other than diphenhydramine. Stay away from anything that says ‘cold and sinus’

27
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What is the brand name of enrofloxacin?

A

Baytril

28
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What type of medication is enrofloxacin?

A

Antibiotic

29
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If an owner is going to administer diphenhydramine at home, do you need to tell them anything about the medication?

A

May cause sedation, rarely excitement

30
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What are common side effects of enrofloxacin?

A

Vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence. Rarely neurologic side effects including seizures.

31
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What should you tell an owner about administering enrofloxacin at home?

A

Give with a meal, finish all medications. May cause GI side effects.

32
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What is the brand name for famotidine?

A

Pepcid

33
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What type of medication is famotidine?

A

Antacid. H2 receptor antagonist.

34
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Why might famotidine be prescribed?

A

GI upset - vomiting, regurgitation, inappetence

35
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If you are going to send a client home with famotidine, should you tell them anything?

A

They may need to separate dosing famotidine from other medications or foods

36
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What are common side effects of famotidine?

A

GI upset - vomiting, regurgitation, inappetence

37
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What is the brand name for maropitant?

A

Cerenia

38
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What type of medication is maropitant?

A

Anti-emetic (stops vomiting)

39
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What are some side effects of maropitant?

A

May occasionally cause mild sedation or lethargy

40
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What type of drug is metronidazole?

A

An antibiotic and antiprotozoal

41
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Why is metronidazole prescribed?

A

For infection and/or protozoal infestation

42
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What is the brand name of metronidazole?

A

Flagyl

43
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What is the brand name of omeprazole?

A

Prilosec

44
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What type of medication is omeprazole?

A

Antacid; Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

45
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What should you tell a client going home with omeprazole?

A

They may need to separate giving omeprazole from other foods or medications

46
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What are some common side effects of omeprazole?

A

May cause GI side effects

47
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What type of medication is prednisolone?

A

Glucocorticoid (steroid)

48
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What type of medication is prednisone?

A

Glucocorticoid (steroid)

49
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Are prednisolone and prednisone the same medication?

A

No. Prednisolone does not have to be converted to active form, prednisone is converted in the body to prednisolone.

50
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Your patient is going home with prednisolone, is it likely a cat or dog?

A

A cat. Cats cannot convert prednisone into the active form - prednisolone.

51
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What are some common side effects of prednisone and prednisolone?

A

Excessive thirst & urination, excessive hunger, possible behavior changes, GI upset

52
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What must you tell a client who is going home with prednisone or prednisolone?

A

Ensure patient has access to fresh water, may need to urinate more than usual, monitor for GI signs. Make sure you taper this medication as directed (or continue dosage without stopping as per direction)

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