Feline Anesthesia Flashcards

1
Q

What is more likely to happen to cat a cat under the same anesthetic depth as a dog?

A

Hypotension

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2
Q

What is a common problem in Maine Coon cats?

A

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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3
Q

What is the general premedication for cats?

A

Opioid + Sedative

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4
Q

Which mu agonists are preferred over Morphine or Hydromorphone?

A

Oxymorphone

Methadone

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5
Q

Which opiod is used as CRI intra-operatively & post-operatively for analgesia?

A

Fentanyl

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6
Q

Which drug is used for good visceral analgesia & can be given transmucosally?

A

Buprenorphine

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7
Q

What can all opioids cause post-operatively in cats?

A

Hyperthermia

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8
Q

Which 2 sedatives provide good sedation in cats?

A

Acepromazine

Dexmedetomidine

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9
Q

Which sedative drug causes vasoconstriction?

A

Dexmedetomidine

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10
Q

Which drug does not provided good sedation & may cause excitation?

A

Benzodiazepines

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11
Q

Which anesthetic combination can be used IM for immobilization of fractious cats?

A

Alfaxalone or Ketamine

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12
Q

What is Kitty Magic?

A

Ketamine + Alpha 2 agonist + Opioid

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13
Q

Why ISN’T a chamber or mask induction recommended?

A

stressful

high doses of inhalant required means hypotension & hypoventilation

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14
Q

Which drugs can be used for induction?

A

Propofiol
Alfaxalone
Ketamine
Etomidate

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15
Q

Why should you use caution w repeated doses of Propofol?

A

heinz body anemia

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16
Q

Which induction drug is NOT FDA approved in cats?

A

Propofol 28

17
Q

Why is intubation more difficult in cats compared to dogs?

A

small oral cavity, small trachea, laryngospasm common

18
Q

What is different about the inhalant anesthetics in cats compared to dogs?

A

MAC is higher (iso 1.4-1.6)

19
Q

Which drugs can be used as injectable CRI?

A

Propofol, Alfaxlone

20
Q

Wich drug should NOT be used as injectable CRI and why?

A

Etomidate bc it causes adrenal suppression

21
Q

Which adjunct drugs are administered CRI in cats?

A

Opioids
Ketamine
Benzo

22
Q

Which drug should NOT be used as adjunct injectable CRI and why?

A

Lidocaine bc causes severe CV depression when given IV

23
Q

What is the normal IV fluid rate?

A

10 mL/kg/hr w/o heart disease

24
Q

Which drug is an effective first choice drug got hypotension?

A

Dopamine

25
Q

What condition is secondary to decreased O2 delivery to the brain?

A

Post-anesthetic cortical blindness

26
Q

Which combination of blood transfusion can be fatal for cats?

A

Type B cats receiving type A blood

27
Q

What is the major side effect of NSAIDs?

A

renal effects