More Anticonvulsants/ Barbiturates

Question 1

Barbiturates are __________________ and over time will show what two increased lab values due to liver cell damage

Answer 1

Hepatotoxic
1. ALT
2. Alk phos

Question 2

When administering barbiturates like phenobarbital, it is important to check _____________ _____________ of the drug to ensure the drug is at an effective concentration, or if dose _______________ are needed

Answer 2

Blood levels
Adjustments

Question 3

pentobarbital is a _____________ acting barbiturate (1-3hrs)

Answer 3

Short (1-3)

Question 4

pentobarbitol is a class/ schedule _____ drug that should be given _____

Answer 4

2
IV

Question 5

Pentobarbital is given IV for seizures that are ____________ __________ (strychnine)

Answer 5

Toxin Induced

Question 6

Two side effects of pentobarbital

Answer 6

1. Respiratory depression
2. Hypothermia

Question 7

What barbiturate anticonvulsant is used as a euthanasia agent

Answer 7

Pentobarbital

Question 8

Primidone is a barbiturate anticonvulsant that is administered orally. Primidone metabolites are ________________

Answer 8

Phenobarbital (tolerance induced from cytochrome P450)

Question 9

3 Primary side effects of primidone in dogs

Answer 9

1. PU/PD
2. Ataxia
3. Polyphagia

Question 10

Potassium Bromide is a…

Answer 10

Adjunctive Anticonvulsant