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Endocrine/Hormonal/Reproduction Drugs Flashcards

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What are the clinical uses for Oxytocin?

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augment the force of uterine contractions during delivery (dystocia), aid in delivery of placenta, induce milk letdown

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What are the uses for Prostaglandins?

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promote uterine contractions so can induce parturition or abortion

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What are the uses for corticosteroids?

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mimic natural rise in corticosteroids by the fetus as the time for delivery draws near and thus could induce parturition

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What are the uses for Melatonin?

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Alopecia in dogs, improve breeding/ovulation in sheep and goats

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What are the uses for Metergoline?

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treats false pregnancy in dogs

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What are the uses for Neutersol?

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can be injected directly into testicles of puppies to cause permanent sterility; does NOT eliminate testosterone

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What is Feliway?

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feline facial hormone; stopping or preventing urinary markings by cats, comforts the cat in unknown stressful environments

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What is D.A.P.?

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dog appeasing pheromone; calms dogs during stressing situations

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9
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Hypothyroidism occurs in _______.

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dogs

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10
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Hyperthyroidism occurs in ______.

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cats

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11
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What drug is used to treat hypothyroidism?

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Levothyroxine Sodium (T4)

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What is Liothyronine Sodium (T3)?

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treatment of hypothyroidism if not responsive to Levothyroxine

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13
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What are thyroid-stimulating hormones?

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used as an aid to diagnose hypothyroidism

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14
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What drug is used to treat hyperthyroidism?

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Methimazole

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15
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What is a form of Methimazole?

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Felimazole

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16
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What is Radioactive Iodine (I-131)?

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treats hyperthyroidism

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17
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How is Radioactive Iodine used?

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given IV and absorbed and destroys over-productive thyroid tissue

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What are the uses for Mitotane?

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used to treat PDH

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19
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What is a form of Mitotane?

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Lysodren

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20
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What does Trilostane inhibit?

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inhibits adrenal steroid synthesis

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What are the uses for Trilostane?

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used to treat Cushing’s (Hyperadrenocorticism)

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What is a form of Trilostane?

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Vetoryl

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What is Addison’s (hypoadrenocorticism)?

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low/no cortisol production (steroid production)

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What are some treatments for Addison’s?

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Prednisone, Deoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP), Fludrocortisone

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25
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What type of diabetes is insulin dependent?

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Type I Diabetes

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26
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What type of diabetes is non-insulin dependent?

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Type II Diabetes

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27
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What type of diabetes is common in dogs?

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Type I

28
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What type of diabetes is common is cats?

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Type II

29
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What are some clinical signs of diabetes?

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PU/PD, weight loss

30
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What are some forms of regular insulin?

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Humulin R, Novolin R

31
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What types of insulins are short acting?

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regular insulin

32
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What are short acting insulins used for?

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emergency treatment of DKA

33
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What are intermediate acting insulins used for?

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long-term management of diabetes

34
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What are some forms of intermediate acting insulins?

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Humulin-N, Novolin-N, Prozinc, Vetsulin

35
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What types of insulin are long acting?

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Glargine (cats), Detemir

36
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What are long acting insulins used for?

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long term treatment of diabetes

37
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What are some forms of Glargine and Detemir?

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Lantus and Levemir

38
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What are the clinical uses for Gondorelin (GnRH)?

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treats cystic ovaries in dairy cattle

39
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What are the clinical uses for Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)?

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cystic ovaries in dairy cattle, infertility caused by low testosterone

40
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What are the clinical uses for Gonadotropins?

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superovulation, out of season breeding

41
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What is Estrogen used for in cattle?

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persistent carpus luteum, expel purulent material from uterus, promote weight gain

42
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What is Estrogen used for in dogs?

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control urinary incontinence

43
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What is Estrogen used for in horses?

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induction of estrus in non-breeding season

44
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What are some forms of Estrogen?

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Estradiol (Incurin), Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

45
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What are some side effects of Estrogen?

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severe anemia

46
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Is Estrogen used in males or females?

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females

47
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Are Androgens mainly used in males or females?

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males

48
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What are some forms of Androgens?

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Methyltestosterone, Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone Propionate, Milberone

49
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What are some uses for Androgens?

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urinary incontinence in male dogs

50
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Which Androgen can be used in femlaes?

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Milberone

51
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What are some uses for Milberone?

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prevention of estrus in dogs, treatment of false pregnancy

52
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What are some side effects of Milberone?

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clitoral hypertrophy, vulvovaginitis, increased body odor

53
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What are some clinical uses for Progestins in dogs?

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control estrus, false pregnancies, prevent vaginal hyperplasia, treat severe galactorrhea, control unacceptable male behavior

54
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What are some clinical uses for Progestin in cats?

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dermatologic and behavioral problems and suppression of estrus

55
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What are some side effects of Progestins?

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hyperglycemia

56
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What drugs fall under the Progestin group?

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Megestrol Acetate, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA), Altrenogest, Norgestomet, Melengestrol Acetate

57
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What are some uses for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA)?

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treatment of behavioral problems, treatment of certain dermatologic conditions

58
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What are some forms of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA)?

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Depo-Provera

59
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What is Altrenogest?

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oral progestin for horses and swine to suppress estrus in mares and gilts

60
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What is Norgestomet?

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used to synchronize estrus in cattle (synchro-mate B)

61
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What are some uses for Dinoprost Tromethamine?

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abortion producing agent in dogs/cats

62
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What are some forms of Dinoprost Tromethamine?

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Lutalyse

63
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What are some side effects of Dinoprost Tromethamine?

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sweating, abdominal pain, dyspnea and panting, tachycardia

64
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What are some uses for Cloprostenol Sodium in cattle?

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treatment of mummified fetuses, termination of pregnancy, estrus synchronization

65
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What is Bovine Somatotropin?

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growth hormone

66
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What does Bovine Somatotropin do?

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increases growth rate in bovine, increases milk production

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