Drugs of Choice

Question 1

Localized edema ONLY

Answer 1

Mannitol

Question 2

Acute pulmonary edema
Generalized edema
exercise induced pulmonary edema in horses
drug overdose patients

Answer 2

Furosemide (Loop Diuretic)

Question 3

Acute open angle glaucoma

Acute oliguric renal failure

Answer 3

Mannitol (osmotic diuretic)

Question 4

Hyperaldosteronism

Answer 4

Spironolacton (K+ sparing diuretic)

Question 5

Central Diabetes Insipidus

Answer 5

Desmopressin

Question 6

Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidous

Answer 6

Thizide Diuretic

Question 7

CHF

Answer 7

Pimobenden

Question 8

Long term CHF

Answer 8

Enalapril (ace inhibitor)

Question 9

Hypertension in cats NOT due to hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

Amlodipine (Ca channel blocker)

Question 10

Vtach in Dogs

Answer 10

Lidocaine IV

Question 11

Incomplete AV blocks

Answer 11

Atropine

Question 12

Complete AV block

Answer 12

Epinephrine

Question 13

Atrial Fibrillation (horse)

Answer 13

Quinidine

Question 14

Hypertension due to Hyperthyroidism (cats)

Answer 14

beta blockers

Question 15

Hypertension (dogs) routinely manage

Answer 15

ACE inhibitors

Question 16

Vasodilator of choice to tx heart failure

Answer 16

ACE inhibitor

Question 17

Myocardial Hypertrophy Cats

Answer 17

Diltiazem

Question 18

Atrial Fibrillation Dogs

Answer 18

Digoxin

Question 19

Hypothyroidism

Answer 19

Levothyroxine T4

Question 20

Selective destruction of active thyroid tissue (cats)

Answer 20

radioactive iodine

Question 21

Hyperthyroidism in cats

Answer 21

methimazole

Question 22

Acute Hypocalcemia, IV

Answer 22

Ca Gluconate

Ca Chloride

Question 23

Acute Hypocalcemia, oral

Answer 23

Ca carbonate

Ca proprionate

Question 24

Hypocalcemia from Hypoparathyroidism

Answer 24

Calcitriol (activated Vitamin D)

Question 25

Acute/Transient Hypoglycemia

Answer 25

Dextrose 50% solution

Question 26

1st Line medical therapy for hypoglycemia due to insulin secreting neoplasia

Answer 26

Glucocorticoids and frequent small meals of complex carbs

Question 27

Oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic agents) for cats

Answer 27

Glipazide

Question 28

Canine insulin receptors are 4x more sensitive to this insulin than others

Answer 28

Detemir

Question 29

Short acting insulin, used for pets not eating or DKA

Answer 29

Regular Insulin

Question 30

Starting Insulin for Canines

Answer 30

NPH, Vetsulin/Caninsulin

Question 31

FDA approved Insulin for cats

Answer 31

Prozinc (protamine zinc PZI)

Question 32

Glucocorticoids

Answer 32

Cortisol Pred Dexametasone (7.5 more potent than pred)

Question 33

Used for Na retention

Answer 33

Fludrocortisone PO | DOCP IM, SC

Question 34

Salt esters combined with steroids gives a faster onset of action

Answer 34

Na succinate, Na Phosphate

Question 35

Insoluble esters combined gives longer duration; NO IV

Answer 35

pivalate, acetat, acetonide

Question 36

Anorexia/Hyporexia in cats and dogs

Answer 36

Cyrpoheptadine- cats | mirtazapine- dogs

Question 37

Emetics in dogs and cats

Answer 37

Dogs: h2o2, apomorphine Cats: xylazine, dexmetatomadine

Question 38

Glaucoma, miotic

Answer 38

Pilocarpine

Question 39

Mydiatic cycloplegic to reduce pain associated with corneal or iris dz (uveitis), breaks up synechea in uveitis

Answer 39

Atropine

Question 40

Dilate pupil for eye exam

Answer 40

Tropicamide

Question 41

Dx Horner's Syndrome

Answer 41

Phenylephrine

Question 42

Decrease IOp due to glaucoma

Answer 42

Dorzolamide | Latanoprost

Question 43

Topical eye NSAIDS

Answer 43

Flubriprofen, Diclofenac

Question 44

Expectorant in equines

Answer 44

Guaafenesin

Question 45

Nasal congestion in horses

Answer 45

Phynylephrine

Question 46

Anti-inflammatory respiratory drugs

Answer 46

Pred | Fluticasone

Question 47

Cough suppressives

Answer 47

Hydrocodone | Butorphanol

Question 48

Horses with COPD

Answer 48

Clenbutarol

Question 49

Asthma/Bronchodilation

Answer 49

Albuterol, Salmeterol selective b-2 agonists

Question 50

Bronchodilators

Answer 50

Aminophyline (parenteral) | Theophylline (oral)

Question 51

Edema associated with CHF, + inotropy thus increase GFR

Answer 51

Digitalis