Surgery Drugs p2

Question 1

Alfaxan
1. Uses (2)
2. Dose range
3. Side effects (4-6)

Answer 1

1. Induction, off-label Sedation
2. 2-3mg/kg
3. Apnea, Hypotension, Tremors/Muscle twitching, Resp depression, Cardiovas depression

Question 2

Alfaxan
1. Contraindications (2-3) Hypo…
2. Drug class

Answer 2

1. Hypotensive or Hypovolemic
   - Hypersens
   - Repeated doses in felines.
2. Neuroactive steroid
   - GABA-A receptor agonist

Question 3

Propofol
1. Uses (2)
2. Dose range
3. Side effects (3-5) A.B.H.

Answer 3

1. Induction, CRI
2. 3-6mg/kg
3. Apnea, Bradycardia, Hypotension
   - Excitement during recovery
   - Oxidative injury to RBCs in feline when used over several days

Question 4

Propofol
1. Contraindications (3-5)
2. Drug class

Answer 4

1. Hypovolemia, Shock, Cardiac disease
   - Soy/Egg allergy, Heinz body anemia, Lipid metabolism disorders.
2. Non-barbiturate
   - General anesethesia

Question 5

Isoflurane
1. Uses (2)
2. Dose range(s)
3. Side effects (6)

Answer 5

1. Maintenance of anes, Induction.
2. Dose:
   - MAC: 1.3-1.6%
   - Vaporizer: Induction 3-5%, Maintenance 1.5-2.5%
3. Resp depression, Hypotension, Hypothermia, Muscle relax, Decreased tidal vol & RR

Question 6

Isoflurane
1. Contraindications (4-5)
2. Drug class

Answer 6

1. Malignant hyperthermia, Severe hypotension/hypovolemia, Intracranial disease, Resp compromise Pt, Arrhythmias.
2. Halogenated
   - General anesthesia

Question 7

Cefazolin
1. Uses (2)
2. Dose range
3. Side effects (2)

Answer 7

1. Perioperative prophylaxis, Bacterial infections.
2. 20-22mg/kg q 8hrs
3. Vomiting/Diarrhea (IV too fast), Pain at inj (IM)

Question 8

Cefazolin
1. Contraindications (2)
2. Drug class

Answer 8

1. Allergy to penicillin’s or cephalosporines
2. Cephalosporin antibiotic
   - Beta-lactam class