GI Drugs

Question 1

What drugs are Emetics?

Answer 1

Apomorphine, Xylazine, Hydrogen Peroxide

Question 2

Which Emetics are centrally acting?

Answer 2

Apomorphine, Xylaxine

Question 3

Which Emetics are locally acting?

Answer 3

Hydrogen Peroxide

Question 4

What do Emetics do?

Answer 4

induce vomiting

Question 5

When must Emetics be given?

Answer 5

must be given within 2-4 hours of toxin ingestion

Question 6

What is the Emetic of choice in dogs?

Answer 6

Apomorphine

Question 7

What is the Emetic of choice in cats?

Answer 7

Xylazine

Question 8

What do Antiemetics do?

Answer 8

prevent vomiting

Question 9

What does Metoclopramide do?

Answer 9

increases gastric contraction, speeds gastric emptying, strengthens cardiac sphincter tone

Question 10

What are the side effects of Metoclopramide?

Answer 10

CNS disturbances, constipation

Question 11

What are Antihistamines (H1 Blockers) used for?

Answer 11

more effective as antiemetic if cause is motion sickness or inner ear abnormality

Question 12

What are some forms of Antihistamines (H1 Blockers)?

Answer 12

Dimenhydrinate, Diphenhydramine, Meclizine

Question 13

What antiemetic is commonly used during chemotherapy?

Answer 13

Ondansetron

Question 14

What is a side effect of Maropitant citrate (Cerenia) that clients should be aware of?

Answer 14

sometimes burns on SQ injection

Question 15

What drugs are Antiulcer medications?

Answer 15

Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, Omeprazole, Aluminum hydroxide, Sucralfate, Misoprostol

Question 16

What are the clinical uses for Antiulcer medications?

Answer 16

treatment/prevention of gastric/abomasal/duodenal ulcers, hyper secretory conditions of stomach, gastric reflux, esophagitis

Question 17

What drugs are H2 Blockers?

Answer 17

Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine

Question 18

What drug is a Proton Pump Inhibitors?

Answer 18

Omeprazole

Question 19

What do Antacids do?

Answer 19

neutralize acid in stomach

Question 20

What are some forms of Antacids?

Answer 20

Aluminum/Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide

Question 21

What do Gastromucosal Protectants do?

Answer 21

forms a paste like substance that binds to ulcers and provides barrier to aid in healing

Question 22

What are some forms of Gastromucosal Protectants?

Answer 22

Sucralfate

Question 23

What are the clinical uses for Prostaglandin E1 Analogs?

Answer 23

prevent/Treat gastric ulcers secondary to NSAIDs

Question 24

What are some forms of Prostaglandin E1 Analogs?

Answer 24

Misoprostol

Question 25

Misoprostol affects ____________, so gloves should be worn.

Answer 25

pregnant women

Question 26

What drugs are Antidiarrheals?

Answer 26

Loperamide, Paregoric/Kaolin/Pectin, Bismuth subsalicylate, Kaolin/Pectin, Activated charcoal

Question 27

What are some forms of Narcotic Analgesics?

Answer 27

Loperamide, Paregoric/Kaolin/Pectin

Question 28

What do Adsorbents do?

Answer 28

adsorb means they bind bacteria or toxins to protect against harmful effects

Question 29

What are some forms of Protectants/Adsorbents?

Answer 29

Bismuth subsalicylate, Kaolin/Pectin, Activated charcoal

Question 30

DO NOT USE _____________!

Answer 30

Bismuth in cats

Question 31

What are some forms of Saline/Hyperosmotic Agents?

Answer 31

Lactulose, Magnesium hydroxide

Question 32

What are some forms of Bulk-producing Agents?

Answer 32

Psyllium, Bran, Vetasyl fiber tablets

Question 33

What are some forms of Lubricants?

Answer 33

Mineral oil, Petrolatum

Question 34

What do Surfactants/Stool Softeners do?

Answer 34

reduce surface tension and allow water to penetrate GI contents

Question 35

What are some forms of Surfactants/Stool Softeners?

Answer 35

Docusate sodium

Question 36

What do Gastrointestinal Prokinetics/Stimulants do?

Answer 36

increase motility of GI tract

Question 37

What drugs are Gastrointestinal Prokinetics/Stimulants?

Answer 37

Metoclopramide, Cisapride, Erythromycin, Dexpanthenol

Question 38

What drug is a Digestive Enzyme?

Answer 38

Pancrelipase – Pancreazymes

Question 39

What is a form of Antibiotic?

Answer 39

Metronidazole

Question 40

What are some forms of Anti-inflammatory agents?

Answer 40

Prednisone/Prednisolone, Azathioprine

Question 41

What are the clinical uses for Antifoaming agents?

Answer 41

frothy bloat in ruminants

Question 42

What is a form of weight loss drugs?

Answer 42

Dirlotapide (Slentrol)

Question 43

What are some forms of Probiotics?

Answer 43

Fortiflora, Proviable

Question 44

What are some forms of Appetite Stimulants?

Answer 44

Diazepam, Cyproheptadine, Mirtazapine