Antibitotics In Equine Med

Question 1

When ordering/reporting a drug….. what do you write?

Answer 1

1. Molecule
2. Dose
3. Quantity of Brand name & Concentration
4. Route, frequency

Question 2

ONLY approved ORAL anti-microbial drug in Equines?

Answer 2

TMS —> Trimethoprim-sulfa

Question 3

What is the DOSE for ORAL TMS?

Answer 3

24mg/kg PO BID

Question 4

T/F: You can give oxytetracycline IM in horses

Why?

Answer 4

False, could cause severe muscle reactions (w/ long acting preparations)

Question 5

T/F: Doxycycline given thru IV causes FATAL CV effects

Answer 5

TRUE, TRUE, TRUE!!!!!

Question 6

What is the DOSE of Na+/K+ Penicillin G?

Answer 6

22,000 - 44,000 IU/kg IV or IM q 4-6hrs

Question 7

What is the DOSE for Procaine penicillin G?

Answer 7

22,000 IU/kg IM SID - BID

Question 8

T/F: Aminoglycosides ONLY work in an Aerobic environment and result in a synergistic action when combined w/ Beta Lactams.

Answer 8

True!

Question 9

What level of importance antibiotics do we use for 1st line treatment?

Answer 9

LOW

Question 10

Only approved oral drug in Equines?

What is the dose?

Answer 10

TMS

24 mg/kg PO BID

Question 11

Can TMS be given IV?

Answer 11

YES!, 21 mg/kg IV