Pharmacology Flashcards
should you give a cat hydrogen peroxide?
no!!
which drug works well as an emetic for cats?
Dexmedetomidine
which antibiotic drugs are able to treat internal parasites as well?
SMZ (Sulfamethoxazole) and Metronidazole
are tapeworms able to reinfect an animal once they come out?
no, animals and humans can only be infected by tapeworms through fleas
how are antineoplastic medication doses calculated?
based on body surface are
how long does Bravecto last?
90 days
which drug can’t be given with NSAIDs?
steroids
what is Advantix?
a topical dog flea and tick preventative that is toxic to cats
can’t give to dogs that live with cats either since cats could rub up against it
what is the worst season for fleas?
fall
which species is ivermectin toxin to?
turtles
which animals should Quinolones usually be avoided in?
young animals due to their bones and cartilage still growing
how long do topical flea medications take to kill fleas?
6-8 hours to start working, and then ~ 3 days before they’re all gone
which antibiotic causes life threatening diarrhea in birds?
Penicillin
which antibiotics can hindgut fermentors not be given?
Clindamycin
which type of medication should not be used on ulcers?
steroids
