Medications

Question 1

Acepromazine is prescribed for?

Answer 1

Sedation, also helps with nausea

Question 2

Common side effects of acepromazine

Answer 2

Profound sedation, hypotension, weakness

Question 3

Amoxicillin is what type of drug?

Answer 3

Antibiotic

Question 4

What should you tell the client about administering amoxicillin at home?

Answer 4

Give with food, finish all meds

Question 5

What are some common side effects of amoxicillin?

Answer 5

Nausea, diarrhea, inappetence

Question 6

When might amoxicillin be prescribed?

Answer 6

In case of infection

Question 7

What is the brand name for amoxicillin with clavulanic acid?

Answer 7

Clavamox

Question 8

Is Amoxicillin the same as Clavamox?

Answer 8

No, Clavamox contains clavulanic acid - which helps the amoxicillin function

Question 9

Is Clavamox the same as the human drug Augmentin?

Answer 9

No, the ratio of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid are different

Question 10

What must you tell a client who is going to administer Clavamox at home?

Answer 10

Always give with food, finish all medications, the medication is light sensitive, liquid must be kept in the fridge

Question 11

What are some possible side effects of Clavamox?

Answer 11

May cause vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence. Less likely if pet eating full meals.

Question 12

What type of medication is Clavamox / what is its use?

Answer 12

Antibiotic

Question 13

What is the major brand name for carprofen?

Answer 13

Rimadyl

Question 14

What does NSAID mean?

Answer 14

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 15

What type of drug is Rimadyl

Answer 15

an NSAID

Question 16

What do NSAIDs do? Why are they prescribed?

Answer 16

Reduce inflammation, prescribed for injury or pain

Question 17

Name some NSAIDs used in the hospital

Answer 17

Rimadyl (carprofen), Onsior (robenacoxib), Metacam (meloxicam)

Question 18

If a client is going to administer carprofen (or any NSAID) at home, what should they know?

Answer 18

Give with food, stop use & contact DVM if GI symptoms occur, never give on empty stomach. Do NOT give with any other NSAIDS or steroids.

Question 19

What are some common side effects of carprofen (or other NSAIDs)?

Answer 19

Diarrhea, vomiting, inappetence, liver or kidney changes

Question 20

What kind of drug is cephalexin?

Answer 20

Antibiotic

Question 21

What must you tell an owner who is going to administer cephalexin at home?

Answer 21

Give with food, finish all medications

Question 22

What are some common side effects of cephalexin?

Answer 22

Inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea

Question 23

What is the brand name for diphenhydramine?

Answer 23

Benedryl

Question 24

What type of medication is diphenhydramine?

Answer 24

Antihistamine - helps with allergic reaction

Question 25

What are common side effects of diphenhydramine?

Answer 25

Usually sedation, may cause paradoxical excitement

Question 26

If an owner is going to pick up diphenhydramine at the store, what should you tell them?

Answer 26

Do NOT get anything that has xylitol in it. Do not get anything with any active ingredients other than diphenhydramine. Stay away from anything that says 'cold and sinus'

Question 27

What is the brand name of enrofloxacin?

Answer 27

Baytril

Question 28

What type of medication is enrofloxacin?

Answer 28

Antibiotic

Question 29

If an owner is going to administer diphenhydramine at home, do you need to tell them anything about the medication?

Answer 29

May cause sedation, rarely excitement

Question 30

What are common side effects of enrofloxacin?

Answer 30

Vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence. Rarely neurologic side effects including seizures.

Question 31

What should you tell an owner about administering enrofloxacin at home?

Answer 31

Give with a meal, finish all medications. May cause GI side effects.

Question 32

What is the brand name for famotidine?

Answer 32

Pepcid

Question 33

What type of medication is famotidine?

Answer 33

Antacid. H2 receptor antagonist.

Question 34

Why might famotidine be prescribed?

Answer 34

GI upset - vomiting, regurgitation, inappetence

Question 35

If you are going to send a client home with famotidine, should you tell them anything?

Answer 35

They may need to separate dosing famotidine from other medications or foods

Question 36

What are common side effects of famotidine?

Answer 36

GI upset - vomiting, regurgitation, inappetence

Question 37

What is the brand name for maropitant?

Answer 37

Cerenia

Question 38

What type of medication is maropitant?

Answer 38

Anti-emetic (stops vomiting)

Question 39

What are some side effects of maropitant?

Answer 39

May occasionally cause mild sedation or lethargy

Question 40

What type of drug is metronidazole?

Answer 40

An antibiotic and antiprotozoal

Question 41

Why is metronidazole prescribed?

Answer 41

For infection and/or protozoal infestation

Question 42

What is the brand name of metronidazole?

Answer 42

Flagyl

Question 43

What is the brand name of omeprazole?

Answer 43

Prilosec

Question 44

What type of medication is omeprazole?

Answer 44

Antacid; Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

Question 45

What should you tell a client going home with omeprazole?

Answer 45

They may need to separate giving omeprazole from other foods or medications

Question 46

What are some common side effects of omeprazole?

Answer 46

May cause GI side effects

Question 47

What type of medication is prednisolone?

Answer 47

Glucocorticoid (steroid)

Question 48

What type of medication is prednisone?

Answer 48

Glucocorticoid (steroid)

Question 49

Are prednisolone and prednisone the same medication?

Answer 49

No. Prednisolone does not have to be converted to active form, prednisone is converted in the body to prednisolone.

Question 50

Your patient is going home with prednisolone, is it likely a cat or dog?

Answer 50

A cat. Cats cannot convert prednisone into the active form - prednisolone.

Question 51

What are some common side effects of prednisone and prednisolone?

Answer 51

Excessive thirst & urination, excessive hunger, possible behavior changes, GI upset

Question 52

What must you tell a client who is going home with prednisone or prednisolone?

Answer 52

Ensure patient has access to fresh water, may need to urinate more than usual, monitor for GI signs. Make sure you taper this medication as directed (or continue dosage without stopping as per direction)