Antihistamines, Corticosteroids, Misc Flashcards

1
Q

what are antihistamines primarily used for

A

skin and not respriatory

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2
Q

what happens to the respiratory system in an allergic reaction

A

bronchoconstriction

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3
Q

four uses of antihistamine uses in respiratory

A

Heaves in horses
Pneumonia in cattle
Feline asthma
Reactions to insect bites

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4
Q

what antihistamine is primarily used as an appetite stimulant in cats

A

cyproheptadine

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5
Q

three uses of corticosteroids in respiratory use

A

Equine COPD (heaves)
Feline asthma
Allergic pneumonia

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6
Q

what respiratory stimulant is a CNS stimulant used on baby puppies

A

doxapram

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7
Q

two alpha 2 reversal agents

A

yohimbine and atipamazole

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8
Q

what respiratory stimulant is a mast cell stabilizer used for heaves

A

cromolyn

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9
Q

five ways to maintain normal airflow to the alveoli

A

Reverse bronchoconstriction
Remove pulmonary edema
Remove mucus from airways
Provide supplemental O2
Positive-pressure ventilation

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10
Q

ER drug for asthma cats

A

dexamethasone

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11
Q

which antihistamine is used for motion sickness

A

diphenhydramine

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