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Is prednisolone commonly ulcerogenic?

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Not at normal doses. Unless concurrent gastric hypoxia, hypoperfusion, severe spinal disease, or concurrent use of NSAIDs

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When are gastrointestinal protectants indicated?

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In case of gastrointestinal ulceration or erosion

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After initiating GI protectant therapy - when is improvement expected to be noted?

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After 2-5 days if inciting cause is removed

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Drug class - cimetidine, ranitidine, and famotidine

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Histamine-2 Receptor antagonists (H2 receptor antagonists)

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How do H-2 receptor antagonists function?

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Block histamine receptor on gastric parietal cell - decrease gastric acid secretion

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When is peak effect noted with H-2 receptor antagonists?

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Almost immediately after beginning medication (does not need to build up efficacy)

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Which is the most potent H2 receptor antagonist?

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Famotidine

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When should you give cimetidine in relation to food?

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On an empty stomach - before feeding

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Which H-2 receptor antagonists utilize P-450 enzymes?

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Cimetidine, ranitidine

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Which H-2 receptor antagonist utilizes P-450 enzymes and may cause toxic buildup of theophylline, lidocaine, and metronidazole (among others) when administered concurrently?

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Cimetidine

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Which H-2 receptor antagonist causes reduced hepatic blood flow?

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Cimetidine

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How are famotidine and nizatidine excreted from body?

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Almost unchanged in urine

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Which H-2 receptor antagonist may cause vomiting and lethargy if administered IV?

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Ranitidine

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Which H-2 receptor antagonist may cause interference with serum gastrin concentration?

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Famotidine - causes transient increase in serum gastrin

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Drug class - Omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

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How do proton pump inhibitors function?

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Inhibit hydrogen-potassium ATP on parietal cell - stop secretion of hydrogen into gastric lumen

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Which PPI has longest duration of effect?

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Dexlansoprazole

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How long does it take for PPIs to reach maximum effect?

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2-5 days

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Where is omeprazole absorbed?

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In duodenum

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When should omeprazole be given in relation to food?

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On empty stomach - one hour before meal

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How are PPIs metabolized?

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First pass hepatic metabolism

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Which PPIs affect P-450 enzymes?

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Omeprazole and esomeprazole

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What are potential risks of alteration of gastric pH?

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Altered metabolism of some drugs which rely on pH for absorption, potential for admission of some bacteria which would otherwise be destroyed by gastric pH

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How does sucralfate function?

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Locally acting - binds to epithelial cells, especially at erosions and ulcers and protects from pepsin and bile acids

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What is sucralfate composed of?
Sucrose and aluminum hydroxide
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When should sucralfate be administered in relation to antacids?
Prior to antacids
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Drug class - misoprostol
Prostaglandin E1 analog
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How does misoprostol function?
Antisecretory effect on parietal cells - inhibition of acid secretion, also stimulates secretion of mucus and bicarbonate to increase gastric mucosal blood flow
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Where is misoprostol metabolized?
First pass metabolism in liver -to active form
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Which gastroprotectants are prodrugs?
Misoprostol, omeprazole
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What are adverse effects of misoprostol
Diarrhea (self limiting) and uterine contraction resulting in abortion
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When are antiemetics indicated?
If vomiting makes it difficult to maintain energy, fluid, or electrolyte hemostasis, or when quality of life adversely impacted by nausea. Also indicated if patient at risk of aspiration pneumonia
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Drug class - maropitant
Neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist (NK-1 receptor antagonist)
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How does maropitant function?
Blocks action of substance P in CNS and at peripheral NK-1 receptors in GI
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How is maropitant metabolized?
First pass metabolism in liver
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Drug class - ondansetron, granisetron, dolasetron
5-HT3 receptor antagonists
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How do 5-HT3 receptor antagonists function?
Competitive blocking of 5-HT3 receptors peripherally and centrally
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How is ondansetron metaboized?
Liver
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How is dolasetron metabolized and then eliminated?
Prodrug - metabolized by ubiquitous carbonyl reductase then eliminated by P-450 enzymes
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What is true of simultaneous administration of ondansetron and tramadol?
Ondansetron may reduce efficacy of tramadol
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How does metoclopramide function?
Both antidopaminergic activity and blockade of 5-HT3 receptors - blocks CRTZ
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Why is metoclopramide less effective in cats?
Less dopamine receptors
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How is metoclopramide eliminated?
Kidneys - use caution in patients with reduced glomerular filtration
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What can happen with administration of metoclopramide to patients with renal dysfunction?
Extrapyramidal signs may occur
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Drug class - Chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, acepromazine
Promazine derivatives
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How are the promazine derivatives metabolized?
By the liver
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What is a side effect of the promazine derivitives?
Vasodilation, may increase CVP and change HR as well
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How do the promazine derivatives prevent nausea?
Antidopaminergic and antihistaminic effects - block CRTZ and higher doses also block MVC
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Which anticholinergic is used as an antiemetic in dogs?
Aminopentamide
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Drug class - cisapride
5HT4 serotonergic antagonist
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How is cisapride eliminated?
Via first pass metabolism in liver
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What is the effect of cisapride administration?
Enhanced gastric emptying with increased gastroesophageal sphincter pressure
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How does erythromycin function as a prokinetic?
Stimulates motilin receptors | Increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure and peristalsis
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How do ranitidine, and nizatidine function ans prokinetics?
Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase encourages gastric emptying
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How does bethanechol function as a prokinetic?
A true cholinomimetic drug binding to muscarinic receptors - affects motility through GI tract
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How does misoprostol function as a prokinetic?
Enhances colonic motility - used for non-responsive constipation
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How does capromorelin work?
Mimics action of endogenous ghrelin - results in growth hormone secretion and appetite stimulation
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Where does capromorelin function?
Stimulates appetite via hypothalamus and increases IGF-1 in liver and pituitary gland
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What do beta blockers do?
Bind to beta receptors in sympathetic nervous system | Located in heart, vascular system, and bronchioles
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What does stimulation of the Beta 1 receptors do?
Increases heart rate, increase AV nodal conduction velocity, and increases myocardial contraction
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What does stimulation of the Beta 2 receptors do?
Vasodilation of skeletal muscles, bronchodilation
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Propranolol
Beta 1 & 2 blocker Monitor for bradycardia, lethargy, depression, AV conduction arrhythmias, hypotension, worsening of heart failure, hypoglycemia, bronchospasm
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Atenolol and metoprolol
Beta 1 blocker (high doses block beta 2) | INCREASE hypoglycemic effects of insulin
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Esmolol
Ultra-short acting beta blocker similar to atenolol - used either as CRI or to test efficacy of beta blocker therapy
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Drugs for supraventricular bradyarrhythmia
Atropine or glycopyrrolate -helps to assess if arrhythmia is vagally induced Occasionally terbutaline - beta 2 agonist effects
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Drugs for ventricular bradyarrhythmia
Isoproterenol | -Often ventricular bradyarrhytmias are related to 3rd degree AV block and need pacemaker
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Drugs for supraventricular tachyarrhytmias
Calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, diltiazem) | Can also use beta blockers and digitalis glycosides to slow conduction through AV node
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Drugs for ventricular tachyarrhytmias
Class I antiarrythmics - lidocaine, procainamide, quinidine, tocainidine, mexiletine Class III antiarrythmics - sotalol, amiodarone
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What is the aerodynamic equivalent diameter size of particles that will be aerosolized into the peripheral airways of the respiratory tree?
0.5-5 micrometers
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What compressor settings are recommended for jet nebulization of inhaled medications?
20 - 30 psi, 8-10 LPM
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Recommended length of time for nebulization via jet nebulizer or ultrasonic nebulizer?
5 - 10 minutes
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How long should an animal be allowed to breathe a dose of metered dose inhaler from the spacer device?
1-2 minutes with an average of 7-10 breaths
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Inhaled bronchodilators
Beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonists Albuterol, salmeterol Manage bronchoconstriction from inflammatory lower airway disease Decrease intracellular calcium and thereby cause smooth muscle relaxation of bronchial wall
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Which type of albuterol is preferred in small animals?
R-albuterol (levalbuterol - xopenex) preferred | the S-albuterol (albuterol - ProAir or Ventolin) may cause increased lower airway inflammation
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Inhaled glucocorticoids
Fluticasone, flunisolide Take two weeks for steady state concentrations of fluticasone so patient needs systemic glucocorticoids Control airway inflammation with minimal systemic side effects
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Ipratopium bromide
Acetylcholine antagonist that helps relax smooth muscle Minimal systemic absorption Used in humans for treatment of bronchitis

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