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What are five types of injectable anesthetics

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Barbiturates 
Propofol, 
disassociative anesthetics, 
neuroleptoanalgesia, 
alfaxalone
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What does barbiturates do

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Induce Anesthesia

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What does propofol do

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Induce or maintain Anesthesia

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What do disassociative anesthetics do

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They don’t produce unconsciousness alone

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What is guaifenisin used for

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Large animals only

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How are barbiturates classed

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Based on the duration of action.

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Describe thiobarbiturates

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High Lipid solubility, rapid effect, 30 to 60 second onset, 10 to 20 minute duration, short recovery time due to redistribution

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What is the action and pharmacodynamics of barbiturates

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Depresses nerve impulses in the cerebral cortex resulting in central nervous system depression and a loss of consciousness. This affect is terminated when the agent leaves the brain and is either metabolized excreted or redistributed

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What is lipid solubility

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Tendency of a drug to dissolve in fats, oils or lipids

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Describe highly lipid soluble drugs

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Thiopental, passes into brain cells more quickly causing a faster onset of action as compared with drugs with low lipid solubility

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Describe drugs with a moderate lipid solubility

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Pentobarbital, largely metabolized by the liver, a process that takes longer than redistribution

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What is the name of the process where highly lipid soluble drugs are removed from the brain

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Redistribution

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Describe the duration of action with drugs with low lipid solubility

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Phenobarbital, primarily excreted by the kidneys. A very long process

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Describe the process of redistribution after Iv administration

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Within 60 seconds of IV injection, thiopental is disbursed throughout the body via bloodstream. Large amounts of drugs rapidly reach the brain. Animal loses consciousness within 30 seconds. Once the thiopental concentration in the blood falls below that in the brain tissue the drug begins to leave the brain and reenter the circulation

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Describe Thiopental absorption in the vessel rich group

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Make up about 10% of total body weight but receive 75% of total blood flow

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Describe thiopental absorption in muscle

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Muscle makes up about 50% of body weight but receives only 20% of blood flow

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Describe thiopental absorption in fat

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Fat makes up 20% of body weight but receives 5% of blood flow

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What can happen with repeat administration of thiopental

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Prolonged recovery due to saturation of the tissues

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What are barbiturates used for

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An induction agent to allow et intubation followed by inhalent anesthetic

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What are the effects of barbiturates on the central nervous system

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Cause a full range of central nervous system depression, from mild sedation and hypnosis to complete unconsciousness. At low doses it can also cause central nervous system excitement

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What are the effects of barbiturates on the cardiovascular system

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Does direct depression of myocardial cells resulting in decreased cardiac output and causing hypotension immediately. There’s also a possibility of apnea, can also cause cardiac arrhythmias and rarely cardiac arrest

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How do you minimize negative effects on the central nervous system by barbiturates

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Injecting a barbiturate slowly over 10 to 15 seconds, using dilute solutions, avoiding use in patients with cardiac disease

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Describe the effects of barbiturates on the respiratory system

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Decreased respiratory rate, title volume, plus or minus respiratory arrest. A brief period of apnea is common after IV administration. Can cause respiratory center to become relatively insensitive to increased PaCO2

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Why are barbiturates contra indicated in sight hounds

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Due to small amounts of body fat’s causing oversaturation of tissues

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What are injectable anesthetics
Drugs characterized by their ability to producer unconsciousness when given alone. Do not provide all the effect of general anesthesia. Must be used with other agents to produce the complete spectrum of affects for general and the seizure
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In which patients should you avoid giving barbiturates
With hepatic disease, renal disease, hypothermia, hypotensive patients, shock patients
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What happens if you inject barbiturates perivascular
Can cause tissue sloughing.
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What do you do if you give barbiturates perivascular
Inject saline in the infiltrated area at least an equal volume to dilute the solution. 1 to 2 mL of 2% lidocaine without epinephrine may be added to the saline. Lidocaine causes vasodilation absorption of barbiturate a neutralization of the drug.
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What can commonly happens during induction if barbiturates are given perivascular early or very slow
May result in stage two excitement
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What happens if the barbiturates are not used within two weeks if refrigerated
They lose their potency
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Are barbiturates able to give analgesia
No
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How quick is the onset of action for thiopental
30 to 60 seconds
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How long is the duration of thiopental
10 to 15 minutes
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How long is the recovery for thiopental
Within 1 to 2 hours
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Why is thiopental used
Used as an induction agents in small animal anesthesia or as a sole anesthetic for brief procedures
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What is the shelf life for thiopental if refrigerated
1 to 2 weeks
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What is the shelf life for thiopental at room temperature
Three days
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What does 2% in mg/ml
20mg/ml
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Why do you avoid injecting air when reconstituting thiopental
It can cause precipitate
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What does the dosage of thiopental depend on
Concurrent use of other agents, depth of Anesthesia required
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Is repeated doses cumulative for thiopental
Yes
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What is the class of propofol
Hypnotic, ultra short acting non-barbiturate injectable anesthetic
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Describe the mode of action and pharmacology for propofol
Minimally water-soluble. Appears to affect GABA receptors in a similar manner to barbiturates. Propofol is rapidly taken up by vessel rich tissues but very quickly redistributed to muscle and fat.
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Where is propofol metabolized
Primarily in the liver but also can be in the lungs if liver is compromised
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Where is propofol excreted from
The metabolites are excreted in the urine
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What is the onset of action for propofol
30 to 60 seconds
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What is the duration for propofol
5 to 10 minutes
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How long is the complete recovery for dogs for propofol
20 minutes
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How long is the complete recovery for cats for propofol
30 minutes
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Describe the effects of propofol on the central nervous system
Dose-dependent central nervous system depression ranging from sedation to general anesthesia
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Describe the effects of propofol on the cardiovascular system
Bradycardia, decreased CO2, increased vascular resistance, transient hypotension
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Describe the effect of propofol on the respiratory system
Potential respiratory depressant, causes transient Apnea after rapid IV injection. Give Bolus slowly
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What are the adverse affects of propofol on the central nervous system
Transient excitement and muscle tremors, paddling muscle twitching, nystagmus and seizures
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What are the adverse affects on the cardiovascular system of propofol
Hypotension
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What are the adverse affects of propofol on the respiratory system
Apnea
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Why is propofol used
Brief procedures of sedation such as x-rays, induction agent prior to intubation, maintenance of anesthesia via repeated IV bolus, maintenance of Anesthesia via constant rate infusion
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How is propofol given
Intravenously
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Describe the IV injection technique of propofol
Pre-oxygenate for 3 to 5 minutes. Give propofol slowly one fourth every 30 seconds.
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What are the advantages to using propofol
Wide margin of safety, many uses, no atropine premedication needed, repeated injection noncumulative
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What is propofol suitable for induction
In patients with severe renal or liver disease, young puppies or sight hounds, healthy bitches requiring C-section, asthmatic patients
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What are the disadvantages to giving propofol
Apnea, cardiovascular effects, muscle tremors, Poor analgesia, high cost
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What are the contraindications with propofol
Avoided in patients with cardiac disease, hypertension, avoid with opioids
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What is the mode of action and pharmacology of disassociative anesthetics
Disruption of the nervous system pathways within the cerebrum and the stimulation of the RAC causing selective CNS stimulation.
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What do disassociative anesthetics cause
The cataleptoid state, intact reflexes, ocular affects, increased muscle tone, Analgesia, sensitivity to light and sound
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What is the cataleptoid state
Patient does not respond to external stimuli and has a variable degree of muscle rigidity
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What reflexes remain intact with disassociative anesthetics
Palpebral, corneal, pedal reflexes, pupillary light reflex, laryngeal, swallowing reflex
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What are the ocular affects of disassociative anesthetics
Stay open resulting in increased drying so lubricants must be used. Pupils are central and dilated
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Describe the effects of muscle tone when on disassociative anesthetic
Increased muscle tone with some spontaneous random movement
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What are disassociative agents usually combined with
A tranquilizer to avoid excitement and improve muscle relaxation
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Describe the effects of disassociative agents on the cardiovascular system
Increased heart rate, CO2, blood pressure
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Describe the effects of disassociative agents on the respiratory system
High doses can apneustic respiration
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What are the adverse affects of disassociative agents on the central nervous system
Potential for seizure activity, may increase cerebral spinal fluid pressure, may cause temporary personality changes may induced nystagmus
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Describe the adverse effects of disassociative agents on the cardiovascular system
Increased risk of arrhythmias
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Describe the adverse affects of disassociative agents on the respiratory system
May cause respiratory depression or rest, causes increased salivation and respiratory tract secretions
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Why are dissociative anesthetics used
High margin of safety, maybe used for brief procedures when given with a tranquilizer, useful for restraint of fractious animals
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Why do we only give ketamine IV in dogs
Due to possibility of seizures after Im injections
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How is ketamine eliminated in the dog
By hepatic metabolism
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How is ketamine eliminated in the cat
Renal excretion
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What are the advantages to combining ketamine and diazepam
Minimal cardiac depression, good muscle relaxation, superior recovery
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What is neuroleptoanalgesia
Combination of an opioid and a tranquilizing agent that can produce a state of profound sedation
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What are the commonly used opioid agents in neuroleptoanalgesia
Morphine, buprenorphine butorphanol, Hydromorphone
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What are the commonly used tranquilizing agents in neuroleptoanalgesia
Acepromazine, diazepam, midazolam xylazine, medetomidine
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What is neuroleptoanalgesia used for
For induction of general anesthesia and dogs, to do sedation in patients undergoing minor procedures.
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When do neuroleptoanalgesics have a profound effect
In high risk or debilitated dogs.
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What can rapid infusion of neuroleptoanalgesia cause
Severe hypotension and cns stimulation. Can also cause severe respiratory depression
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What is referred pain
Pain felt in a place other than which it is situated
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What is hyperesthesia
Increased Sensitivity to heat, cold, touch
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What is pain
An aversive sensitory reaction that elicits a protective motor action and results in learned avoidance.
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How often do you assess pain in an animal during surgery
Hourly
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How often do you assess patients pain levels with chronic pain
Less often than major surgical patients.
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How do we obtain perioperative analgesia
Preemptive analgesia and multimodal therapy
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What are the benefits to multimodal analgesia
each individual drug dose is reduced Overall anesthetic drug requirements are reduced Overall risk of toxicity and adverse effects are reduced
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Describe animals who received premedication
Avoid windup | Less general anesthetic is needed for surgery
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How long before a surgery should a fentanyl patch be administered in small animals
6-12hrs
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NSAIDs affect blood flow to what organ which affects excretion
Kidneys
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How do we know if it's safe to administer NSAIDs
PAP and check blood pressure during surgery. Can cause hypotension
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What is the mechanism of pain relief of opioids
Works at the brain and spinal cord
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What is the mode of action of NSAIDs
Tissue and brain level, reducing release of PG
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What is the mode of action of local anesthetics
Works at the level of the nerves. Blocks transmission of pain by sensory pathways
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What is the mode of action of an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
Activates alpha 2 adrenergic receptors both centrally and at the periphery
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What is the mode of action of ketamine
Blocks the ndma receptor in the cns at the level of the spinal cord.
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What is the mode of action of corticosteroids
Tissue level, blocking pg production
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What is the mode of action of tramadol
Works at the brain level, inhibition of NE and serotonin uptake
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What is the mode of action of a tranquilizer
Perpetuates the actions of opioids in some patients
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How is the type of analgesia for surgery decided
By the severity, the type of pain and the animals general condition
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How can pharmacologic analgesia be achieved
Opioid agents NSAIDs Local anesthetics, alpha 2, ketamine, corticosteroids, tramadol, tranquilizer
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Why are opioids combined with a tranquilizer
Diminish windup if preemptive | Analgesia
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Why are opioids given postoperativly
To reduce pain
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If you have moderate to severe pain which opioid do you give
Morphine, fentanyl, Hydromorphone, oxymorphone
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When you have mild to moderate pain what do you give
Buprenorphine, butorphanol
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What are opioids metabolized by
The liver
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What are the disadvantage to giving opioid
Short duration when given by injection, cross the placental barrier, have potential for bad side effects
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What is the duration of morphine with severe pain
2-3hrs.
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What is the duration of morphine with mild to moderate pain
4-6hrs
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What is the duration of morphine oral
4-12hrs
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What are the routes of morphine
Slow iv in dogs. Im or sc.
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Why do you give dogs slow iv of morphine
Sudden release of histamine a
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What is particular about morphine given im
It doesn't cause hypotension but it burns and is painful
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What are the adverse effects of morphine in dogs and cats
``` Initial gi stimulation Potential respiratory depression Excitement Bradycardia Urinary retention Miosis Hyperthermia ```
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How often do you have to give hydro for analgesia
Q4-6hr
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What is the difference between Hydromorphone and morphine
Hydro induces more vomiting
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How rapid is the onset when fentanyl is given iv
2 min
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What is the duration of fentanyl Iv
30 mins
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What is butorphanol good for
Moderate visceral pain
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What is the use of butorphanol
Preanesthetic, sedative, postop analgesia,
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What is the duration of butorphanol in dogs
1-2hrs
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What is the duration of butorphanol in cats
4hr after im or sc
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How is butorphanol given
Sc, im, iv, cri, oral
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What are the adverse effects of butorphanol
Some respiratory depression
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What is the duration of buprenorphine
6-12hrs
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Do you cut or trim the fentanyl patch
No never
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Where do you apply the fentanyl patch
Between the shoulder blades
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How long do you need to hold the fentanyl patch in place
2-3 mins
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Why are fentanyl patches used
Post op surgery, orthopaedic procedures etc
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How long are fentanyl patches good for
3 days
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What are the adverse effects of fentanyl
Constipation, miosis, muscle rigidity
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What should you avoid wth a fentanyl patch
Heat, don't discharge a patient with the patch

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