GI & Antiparasitics (old quiz) Flashcards
T/F Xylazine is an effective emetic in dogs.
False
T/F Antacids are nonabsorbable salts such ats aluminum, calcium and magnesium.
True
T/F Amitraz was used to treat demodicosis but its extremely toxic if ingested. (demodicosis = demodectic mange)
True
T/F Emesis is the body’s way to increase absorption within the GI tract.
True
T/F Imodium is an OTC that is technically a controlled substance in a weaker form.
True
This drug can be used IV or as a tablet placed in the eye to induce vomiting.
A. Acepromazine C. Cimetidine
B. Apomorphine D. Misoprostol
Apomorphine
What breed of dog has a blood-brain barrier that allows ivermectin to reach toxic concentrations within the brain more readily than other breeds?
Collies
This drug forms a paste like material and is used to treat oral, pharyngeal and gastric ulcers.
A apomorphine C. pepto-bismol
C. cimetidine D. sucralfate
Sucralfate
T/F Metronidazole is an antimicrobial that is effective against anaerobic colonic bacteria and protozoans.
True
One of the safest groups of external pesticides made from chrysanthemum plants.
A. ivermectin C. organophosphaes
B. pyrethrins D. progestrins
Pyrethrins
A single treatment tapeworm mediation is:
A. praziquantel C. ivermectic
B. metronidazole D. albon
Ivermectin
Used to treat “frothy bloat” in ruminates
A. Azulfidine C. DSS
B Cimetidine D Imodium
DSS
An antidiarrheal that is also an absorbent used to treat toxic poisoning.
A. Imodium C. Pepto Bismol
C. Activated charcoal D. Kaopectat
Pepto Bismol
Show toxic sings of SLUDDE and produces muscle tremors that can progress to paralysis.
A. organophosphate C. prorestin
B. pyrethrins D. ethylene glycol
Organophosphates
Give three reasons to NOT induce vomiting.
- If the animal cannot vomit.
- Ingested a caustic agent
- f there is a chance the patient may aspirate.
Which laxative do we NOT use in cats and why?
Fleet enemas - because cats are more sensitive to electrolyte imbalances. This could cause Hypercalcemia and then death.
What is the difference between a vermicide and vermifuge?
Vermicide kills and vermifuge stuns and allows the immune system to combat.
What is the difference between a central acting and local acting emetic? Give an example of each.
central acting affects the brain - xylazine
local affects the organs - H2O2
Metoclopramide is also known as
Reglan
Revolution is also known as
Selemectin
Proziquantel is also known as
Droncit
Program is also known as
Lufenuron
Ivermectin is also known as
Heartgard
Cytotec is also known as
Misoprostol
Nemex / Strongid is also known as
pyrantel pamoate
Firpronil is also known as
Frontline / Topspot
