Drugs of Choice Flashcards
DOC for Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS)
Ceftiofur
- Safe in food production
- No withdrawal time
DOC for Ehrlichia canis (E. canis)
Doxycycline
DOC for tapeworms (Cestodes)
Praziquantel
DOC for tapeworms (Cestodes)
Praziquantel
DOC for Diplidium canimum
Praziquantel
DOC for Echinococcus
Praziquantel
DOC for Giardiasis
Metronidazole
DOC for Shipping Fever (Pasteurella multocida and Pasteurella haemolytica)
Tetracycline
DOC for Anaplasmosis
Tetracycline
DOC for Psittacosis (parrot fever or ornithosis)
Tetracycline
DOC for Toxoplasma
Clindamycin
DOC for Pseudomonas
Gentamicin and Enrofloxacin
DOC for Dogs with Renal Failure
Enalapril
- an ACl Inhibitor
DOC for Cats with a Gram negative UTI
Trimethoprim sulfa (TMS)
DOC for Cats with Renal Disease
Enrofloxacin
DOC for Cats with Kidney Damage
Cephalexin
DOC for Cats with Renal Failure
Amlodipine
- Ca channel Blocker
DOC for Bladder Atony in Dog
Bethanechol
DOC for Urinary Incontinence in Female Dogs
Propantheline and oxytetrachloride
DOC for Urinary Bladder Problems in Dogs
Phenoxybenzamine
DOC for Urinary Incontinance in Dogs
Phenyl propanalamine
DOC for Bone Surgery in Dogs
Cefazolin
DOC for Malignant Hyperthermia in Dogs
Dantrolene
DOC for Babesia in Dogs
Diminazen Aceturate
DOC for Thileria in Dogs
Parvaquinone
DOC for Equine Uveitis in Dogs
Prednisolone
DOC for Melting Ulcers in Dogs
NSAIDs and Serum
DOC for Stomach Motility
Prokinetic drugs
- Cisapride, metoclopramide, erythromycin, bethanical, lidocaine
DOC for Increasing Appetite in Cats
Diazepam and Cyproheptadine
DOC for Mydriasis
Atropine
DOC for Myosis
Pilocarpine
Lacrimogenic DOC for Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)
Cyclosporin A
DOC for Cat with Asthma and Heart Worm Disease
Corticosteroids
DOC for Cardiotoxic Drugs
Doxorubicin
DOC for Priapism
Acepromazine (ACP)
Drugs Contraindicated for use in Seizures
Acepromazine (ACP)
DOC for Sinus Bradycardia
Atropine
DOC for Sinus Tachycardia (ex. GDV)
Atenolol
Drugs Contraindicated in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Oral glucose, lactose, neomycin
DOC for Salmonella
Ceftiofur
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy causes what kind of heart sound?
Diastolic Murmur (Gallop Rhythm)
Dilated Cardiomyopathy causes what kind of heart sound?
Systolic Murmur
Drugs that are safe to use in pregnancy
Penicillin, Cephalosporin, Erythromycin
What kind of drug is Atropine?
Parasympatholytic drug
DOC for Acute Glaucoma
Demecarium Bromide
DOC for Chronic Glaucoma
Beta-blockers, Atenolol, and Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Jamshidi biopsy needles are used to?
To collect samples from bone tumors
Which drugs are toxic to cats?
Cisplatin (pneumotoxic ), 5-fluorocracil (neurotoxic)
Possible diagnosis for Cats with High Blood Pressure
Renal failure, and hyperthyroidism
Can you mix Flunixin and Dexamethasone?
Do not mix flunixin and dexamethasone.
When is swelling after surgery to be expected?
Ovariohysterectomy, Seroma, Scirrhoma
DOC for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Diltiazem and Furosemide
DOC for Hyperadrenocorticism
Mitotane, Ketoconazole, L-Deprenyl (seliginine)
What is the most common cause of abortion in goats?
Chlamydophila (enzootic abortion)
Example of a Non-autolysis Abortion
Mycotic abortion - Aspergillosis fumigatus
Cause of Ewe abortion without autolysis
Toxoplasmosis
DOC for Tyzzer’s Disease (Liver Damage)
Clostridium piliforme
What drug is contraindicated in Urolithiasis?
Xylazine
DOC for Ethylene Glycol Toxicity causing Renal Failure
Hypocalcemia
DOC for Heartworm Larvicide
Melarsomine dihydrochloride
DOC for Heartworm Adulticide
Digitoxin
The dopamine agonist Pergolide is used as a DOC for what?
Treatment for hirsutism (increased hair growth that occurs secondary to increased blood levels of androgens)
The dopamine agonist Bromocriptine is used as a DOC for what?
Treatment for Acromegaly
What shape is Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate?
Dumbbell Shaped
What shape is Calcium dihydrate?
Enveloped or prison like
Hyperkalemia is usually found in
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Hyperphosphatemia in Cats is most likely associated with
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
Hypernatremia in Cats is most likely associated with
DI
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted in response to
Hypocalcemia
Feline hyperthyroidism leads to
renal insufficiency
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats is associated with
Hyperthyroidism
What parameters are seen in Chronic Renal Failure?
Hypokalemia, NNN, Hyperphosphatemia
What pattern of sutures are used for the Uterus?
Continuous Inverting Suture
Hypercalcemia in Dogs and Cats is associated with what diseas?
Lymphomas
When is Diaphragmatic Fluttering seen?
Hypocalcemia
Acute Renal Failure is associated with what finding?
Hyperkalemia
DOC for Hyperthyroidism (Cushing’s Disease)
Methimazole
What is the cause of Hypoglycemia?
Liver insufficiency