Gi

Question 1

centrally acting emetic that is administered in the conjuctival sac or through IV

Answer 1

Apomorphine

Question 2

Centrally acting emetic that is used off label and is considered the emetic of choice for cats

Answer 2

Xylazine

Question 3

Phenothiazine derivative anti emetic that centrally blocks dopamine receptors in the CRTZ

Answer 3

Chlorpromazine

Question 4

Another use for chlorpromazine

Answer 4

Used in preventing motion sickness

Question 5

Procainamide derivative antiemitic that increases gastic emptying and strengthens cardiac sphincter in the stomach

Answer 5

Metoclopramide

Question 6

Contraindications of metoclopramide

Answer 6

has a short half life, has to be given in a continuous drip, and should not be given in gastric obstruction patient.

Question 7

What are antihistamines used?

Answer 7

The most effective antiemetic when vomiting is due to motion sickness or inner ear abnormalities.

Question 8

What is a major side effect of antihistamines?

Answer 8

sedation

Question 9

Example of a serotonin receptor antagonist?

Answer 9

Ondansetron

Question 10

What do NK-1 receptor antagonists do?

Answer 10

Block the binding of substance P to NK-1 receptor in the CRTZ

Question 11

Example of NK-1 Receptor antagonist?

Answer 11

Maropitant citrate

Question 12

What are H2 receptor antagonists drugs?

Answer 12

Are anti-ulcer drugs.

Question 13

Example of H2 receptor antagonist?

Answer 13

Cimetidine and famotidine

Question 14

most potent H2 receptor antagonist?

Answer 14

famotidine

Question 15

Examples of antacids?

Answer 15

Maalox and mylanta

Question 16

Example of a gastromucosal protectant?

Answer 16

Sucralfate

Question 17

Antihistamine used as an appetite stimulant primarily in cats

Answer 17

Cypoheptadine

Question 18

Persistant vomiting can cause what conditions?

Answer 18

Dehydration, Hypokalemia

Question 19

What is the difference between vomiting and regurgitating?

Answer 19

Vomiting is the forceful expelling of stomach contents, while regurgitation is a normal process for ruminants where they can re chew their food.

Question 20

What other systems does the GI coordinate with for the animal to vomit?

Answer 20

Respiratory system, Musco skeletal system, nervous system

Question 21

What is the non medication treatment of choice to stop vomiting and diarrhea if patient is not showing any signs of serious illness?

Answer 21

Limit food and water intake for 24 hours

Question 22

What percent of stomach contents does vomiting take out?

Answer 22

80%