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Question 1

Four side effects of Acepromazine

Answer 1

1. Hypotension
2. Third eyelid protrusion
3. Paraphymosis in Equine
4. Decreases the seizure threshold ?

Question 2

When an alpha 2 agonist attaches to an alpha 2 adrenergic receptor, the release of ________________ is inhibited

Answer 2

Norepinephrine

Question 3

When alpha 2 agonist inhibit the release of norepinephrine, the effects are (3SAM)

Answer 3

1. Sedation
2. Analgesia
3. Muscle relaxation

Question 4

Since alpha 2 agonists cause CNS depression and sedation, less _____________ and ______________ drugs are necessary for anesthesia

Answer 4

Induction
Maintenance

Question 5

Three side effects of alpha 2 agonists

Answer 5

1. Bradyarrhythmia (heart block)
2. Emesis in cats
3. Bovine sensitive

Question 6

Alpha 2 agonists are reversable with ________________ or _______________

Answer 6

Yohimbine
Atipamezole

Question 7

What are four alpha 2 agonists

Answer 7

1. Xylazine
2. Detomidine
3. Dexmedetomidine
4. Romifidine

Question 8

Xylazine is a non selective alpha 2 agonist meaning in addition to alpha 2 receptors, it may stimulate _________________ receptors as well

Answer 8

Alpha 1

Question 9

Xylazine is administered in different _____________ for LA vs SA

Answer 9

Concentration

Question 10

Xylazine causes profound sedation, but it is important to remember that equine can still ________________

Answer 10

Kick