Final Flashcards
Which NSAID do we typically send home after a spay/neuter procedure?
Metacam
What reasons do we have to NOT make an animal vomit after eating something they shouldn’t have?
Ate something sharp - cause trauma coming back up, ate something corrosive - burns tissue as it comes back up, if it has been longer than 4h since ingestion, if the animal is unconscious, animal is seizing, the animal can’t swallow
If an owner calls suspecting GDV in their dog, what questions do we ask to triage this case?
When did it happen? Is dog vomiting productively - what does vomit contain? or retching unproductively? Is animal still eating/drinking? How is their energy - still playing?
What types of pain medications do we typically use in surgery to ensure our approach is multi-modal?
NSAID’s, Opioids, local blocks
What opioid do we commonly use in premedication cocktails that can also make a patient vomit?
Hydromorphone
What side effects are most common with NSAID’s in small and large animal medicine?
Small animal - Kidney damage/ GI upset + ulceration
Large animal - Laminitis/ GI upset + ulceration
How would you instruct an owner on applying transdermal medication to their pets’ ear?
Wear gloves/ wash hands after application/ alternate ear between each use/ wash ear with water to remove build up before use/ apply to inside of pinna where there is no hair
Why do we give NSAID’s and Antibiotics with food?
Decreases the irritation to the stomach lining, decreases feelings of nausea, reduces V/D
Why do antibiotics cause nausea/vomiting/diarrhea?
Directly irritates the stomach lining, kills off beneficial bacteria as well as pathogenic bacteria they were prescribed for
If an animal is being sent home with an oral powder that has a bad taste, how can we advise the owner to give it at home?
Mix into a small amount of wet food or treat, make sure they eat the portion of food that is medicated before allowing them to eat rest of dinner, use enticing options like peanut butter/cheese whiz/ meat etc.
How do we perform the counted method of surgical hand-scrubbing?
Use bristles to scrub under fingernails - 10 times/ 10 strokes on every fingers’ surface/ 10 strokes on palm and back side of hand/ 10 strokes on forearms 2” from the elbow
What is the purpose of the dirty prep and how long must it sit on the skin?
To remove dirt/debris/loose hairs, must be left on skin for 1-2 minutes
What common catheter type and placement on the patient is most adequate for surgical induction, IV fluids, and administration of emergency medications?
Over-the-needle catheter in the Cephalic vein
What is the function of DES (Diethyl-Stilbestol), and what precautions must be taken when handling?
DES = estrogen based medication to help reduce urinary incontinence in (usually spayed) female dogs. Gloves must be worn to prevent drug from being absorbed across the skin barrier. Dogs spayed too early have a higher risk of developing urinary incontinence
Which species do anti-emetic (anti-vomiting) drugs work more effectively for, dogs or cats?
Dogs - cats don’t typically respond as well to anti-emetics
