Emergency Drugs

Question 1

Arrhythmias

Answer 1

A variation from the normal rhythm.

Question 2

Anticholinergic

Answer 2

Blocking nerve impulse transmission through the parasympathetic nervous system; also called parasympatholytic. Anticholinergic drugs may be used for the treatment of diarrhea or vomiting.

Question 3

Antihistamine

Answer 3

A drug that counteracts the action of histamine in the body; are used for treating allergic reactions.

Question 4

Bronchodilation

Answer 4

Widening lumen of bronchi and bronchioles, which results from relaxation of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles. Airways resistance is decreased, and airflow is increased.

Question 5

Chelating agent

Answer 5

An agent used in chemotherapy for metal poisoning.

Question 6

Crash cart

Answer 6

A stationary or mobile cart stocked with supplied, equipment, and drugs for use during an emergency.

Question 7

Diuretic

Answer 7

A drug used to promote urine excretion.

Question 8

Emetic

Answer 8

A substance or drug that induces vomiting.

Question 9

Inotrope

Answer 9

A drug that affects the strength or force of cardiac muscle contractions.

Question 10

Methemoglobinemia

Answer 10

The presence of methemoglobin in the blood caused by injury or toxic agents that convert a larger-than-normal proportion of hemoglobin to methemoglobin, which does not function as an oxygen carrier.

Question 11

Triage

Answer 11

Process of sorting patients in an emergency based on medial priority. The goal is to quickly and systematically evaluate an animal for their injuries and determine which body system or which animal needs attention first.