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GI Drugs Flashcards

1
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What drugs are Emetics?

A

Apomorphine, Xylazine, Hydrogen Peroxide

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2
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Which Emetics are centrally acting?

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Apomorphine, Xylaxine

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3
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Which Emetics are locally acting?

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Hydrogen Peroxide

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4
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What do Emetics do?

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induce vomiting

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5
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When must Emetics be given?

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must be given within 2-4 hours of toxin ingestion

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6
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What is the Emetic of choice in dogs?

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Apomorphine

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7
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What is the Emetic of choice in cats?

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Xylazine

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8
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What do Antiemetics do?

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prevent vomiting

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9
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What does Metoclopramide do?

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

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10
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What are the side effects of Metoclopramide?

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CNS disturbances, constipation

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11
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What are Antihistamines (H1 Blockers) used for?

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

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12
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What are some forms of Antihistamines (H1 Blockers)?

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Dimenhydrinate, Diphenhydramine, Meclizine

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13
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What antiemetic is commonly used during chemotherapy?

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Ondansetron

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14
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What is a side effect of Maropitant citrate (Cerenia) that clients should be aware of?

A

sometimes burns on SQ injection

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15
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What drugs are Antiulcer medications?

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

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16
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What are the clinical uses for Antiulcer medications?

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

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17
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What drugs are H2 Blockers?

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Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine

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18
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What drug is a Proton Pump Inhibitors?

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Omeprazole

19
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What do Antacids do?

A

neutralize acid in stomach

20
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What are some forms of Antacids?

A

Aluminum/Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide

21
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What do Gastromucosal Protectants do?

A

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

22
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What are some forms of Gastromucosal Protectants?

A

Sucralfate

23
Q

What are the clinical uses for Prostaglandin E1 Analogs?

A

prevent/Treat gastric ulcers secondary to NSAIDs

24
Q

What are some forms of Prostaglandin E1 Analogs?

A

Misoprostol

25
Q

Misoprostol affects ____________, so gloves should be worn.

A

pregnant women

26
Q

What drugs are Antidiarrheals?

A

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

27
Q

What are some forms of Narcotic Analgesics?

A

Loperamide, Paregoric/Kaolin/Pectin

28
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What do Adsorbents do?

A

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

29
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What are some forms of Protectants/Adsorbents?

A

Bismuth subsalicylate, Kaolin/Pectin, Activated charcoal

30
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DO NOT USE _____________!

A

Bismuth in cats

31
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What are some forms of Saline/Hyperosmotic Agents?

A

Lactulose, Magnesium hydroxide

32
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What are some forms of Bulk-producing Agents?

A

Psyllium, Bran, Vetasyl fiber tablets

33
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What are some forms of Lubricants?

A

Mineral oil, Petrolatum

34
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What do Surfactants/Stool Softeners do?

A

reduce surface tension and allow water to penetrate GI contents

35
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What are some forms of Surfactants/Stool Softeners?

A

Docusate sodium

36
Q

What do Gastrointestinal Prokinetics/Stimulants do?

A

increase motility of GI tract

37
Q

What drugs are Gastrointestinal Prokinetics/Stimulants?

A

Metoclopramide, Cisapride, Erythromycin, Dexpanthenol

38
Q

What drug is a Digestive Enzyme?

A

Pancrelipase – Pancreazymes

39
Q

What is a form of Antibiotic?

A

Metronidazole

40
Q

What are some forms of Anti-inflammatory agents?

A

Prednisone/Prednisolone, Azathioprine

41
Q

What are the clinical uses for Antifoaming agents?

A

frothy bloat in ruminants

42
Q

What is a form of weight loss drugs?

A

Dirlotapide (Slentrol)

43
Q

What are some forms of Probiotics?

A

Fortiflora, Proviable

44
Q

What are some forms of Appetite Stimulants?

A

Diazepam, Cyproheptadine, Mirtazapine

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