Midterm Flashcards
(23 cards)
Definition of blood in vomit
Hematesis
Maropitant
Anthem medic and anti-nausea drugs for dogs and cats NK1 receptor antagonist test for antiemetic in motion sickness
Ondansetron
5HT3 antagonist nausea and cats
Metoclopramide
D2 receptor for antiemetic effects, regurgitate, cri
Cisapride
4 agonist 3 antagonist
Increase les tone, accelerate gastric emptying,si motility, constipation,
Erythromycin
Motilin like drug, reflux constipation
Ranitidine
Ach esterase inhibition and h2 antagonism
Tx idiopathic megaesophagus
Prostaglandins
Protect gastric mucosal barrier
Sucralfate
Forms stable complexes with protein in damaged mucosa
Proton pump inhibitors
Zoles
H2 receptor antagonists
Dines
Appetite stimulates
Diazempam, cypriheotadine, mirtazapine, capromorelin
Upper esophageal sphincter comprised of
Skeletal muscle
Lower esophageal sphincter comprised of
Smooth muscle
Movement of food bolus
Relax upper, peristalsis, relax lower, contract lower
Hallmark sign of esophageal disease is
Regurgitation
Causes of regurg
Megaesophagus, structural, neuro, infectious, inflammatory
Esophagitis
Inflammatory disorder of esophageal mucosa
Myasthenia gravis
Antibiotics directed against Ach receptors in nm junction
Minimal loss In trigger semi dry mucous membranes normal eyes
Mild dehydration
Moderate loss of skin turgor dry mucous membranes make rapid pulse and enopthalmos 
Moderate dehydration 8
Considerable loss of skin turgor severe enough Allmos tachycardia extreme dry mucous membranes week thready pulse hypotension altered level of consciousness
Severe
Fluid rate
Maintenance + dehydration over x hour + ongoing losses
