Emesis: Drugs

Question 1

What type of drug is Atropine?

Answer 1

centrally acting emetic

Question 2

What animals can you use Atropine on?

Answer 2

dogs

Question 3

How fast does Atropine work and how is it administered? (2)

Answer 3

1. rapid onset of effect

2. IM, IV, subconjuntivally

Question 4

What are the adverse effects of Atropine? (2)

Answer 4

1. CNS depression

2. prolonged vomiting

Question 5

What type of drug is Xylaxine?

Answer 5

centrally acting emetic

Question 6

What animal is Xylaxine used on?

Answer 6

cats

Question 7

What is the dose of Xylaxine given compared to the dose given for preaneathetic or sedation?

Answer 7

dose is much lower

Question 8

How can the effects of Xylaxine be reversed?

Answer 8

Yohimbine

Question 9

What type of emetic is hydrogen peroxide, warm concentrated salt water, and mustard in water?

Answer 9

locally acting emetic solutions

Question 10

How well does hydrogen peroxide, warm concentrated salt water, and mustard in water work?

Answer 10

may not work consistently

Question 11

How much hydrogen peroxide, warm concentrated salt water, and mustard in water can you give? (2)

Answer 11

1. 1-2mL per kg

2. max 30mL