Worksheet 2 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What kind of cells produce histamine?
mast cells
four antihistamines commonly used in vet med
Chlorpheniramine
Cyproheptadine
Clemastine
Diphenhydramine
What category of drug is cyproheptadine?
What is it most commonly used for in veterinary medicine?
Antihistamine; appetite stimulant in cats
What is the word that means “cough suppressant”?
antitussive
two narcotics that can be used as antitussives
o Butorphanol
o Hydrocodone
two non narcotics that can be used as antitussives
Dextromethorphan
Trimeprazine
What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the production of secretions
decreases secretions
what effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the smooth muscles around the bronchioles
dilates bronchioles
two methylxanthine bronchodilators
Aminophylline and theophylline
what two chemical compounds are Aminophylline and theophylline related to
caffeine and theobromine (toxic ingredient in chocolate)
five drugs that may be used as respiratory stimulants
Doxapram
Cromolyn
Naloxone
Atipamezole
Yohimbine
In the GI tract, where specifically (what cells) are H2 receptors located?
Parietal cells
five classes of anti ulcer meds
H2 receptor blockers
Proton Pump inhibitors
Prostaglandin analogs
Gastromucosal protectants
Antacid (Neutralizers)
how do H2 receptor blockers work
prevent the release of acid
how do proton pump inhibitors work
prevent the release of acid
how do prostaglandin analogs work
prevent the release of acid
how do gastromucosal protectants work
protect the ulcer from acid
how do antacid (neutralizers) work
bind-inactivate acid in stomach
how many mls of hydrogen peroxide would you tell a client to give a 40 lbs dog
40 ml (1 ml/lb)
emetic of choice for dogs
apomorphine
emetic of choice for cats
xylazine
How does sucralfate work, and how should you give it if you also need to give an H2 blocker?
In acidic environment, it will coat and adhere to ulcers….give at least 30 minutes before acid reducer
crush and mix with water =
slurry
two ways to maximize the efficiency of sucralfate
give as a slurry
give on an empty stomach
