More Alpha-2 Agonists

Question 1

Medetomidine is an ______________
____ ____________________

Answer 1

Alpha-2 Agonist

Question 2

Medetomidine is a more potent sedative and analgesic than _____________________

Answer 2

Xylazine

Question 3

In addition to sedation, muscle relaxation, and analgesia, what are three other pros of medetomidine?

Answer 3

1. More alpha 2 agonist response
2. Less alpha 1 agonist response
3. Can be reversed

Question 4

Why is more alpha 2 agonist response and less alpha 1 agonist response good?

Answer 4

Decreases adverse effects

Question 5

Medetomidine can be reversed with…..

Answer 5

Atipamazole

Question 6

What are 4 Cons of Medetomidine?

Answer 6

1. Cardiovascular Compromise
2. Respiratory Depression
3. Emesis
4. Used only for Dogs in the US ?

Question 7

What are 4 specific ways Medetomidine compromises the cardiovascular system?

Answer 7

1. Bradycardia
2. Heart Block
3. Hyper then Hypotension
4. Sensitizes the heart to Epinephrine

Question 8

Opioids and Opiates are not the same. Opiates are ____________ and opioids are ____________

Answer 8

Opiates are natural
Opioids are synthetic

Question 9

Opiates and Opioids are narcotic, so they are ___________

Answer 9

Addictive

Question 10

There are opioid receptors throughout the entire body in both the __________ and ___________

Answer 10

CNS and PNS