Prac 5

Question 1

Methods of IV Application

Answer 1

Solutions, microemulsions, microsuspensions
Can’t use suspensions and emulsions due to particles being too large

Question 2

Propofol

Answer 2

microemulsion; injectable anesthetic, after opening can be used for up to 1 day

Question 3

Meloxicam

Answer 3

NSAID, painkiller, anti-inflammatory; can be used in cats (cats are sensitive to NSAIDS)

Question 4

Pentobarbital

Answer 4

alkaline pH, sodium salt; used for euthanasia

Question 5

IP (intraperitoneal)

Answer 5

mainly used in (lab) rodents, can cause peritonitis

Question 6

IO (intraosseal)

Answer 6

Femur, tibia, humerus; used in young animals (puppies, kittens etc.) due to small veins

Question 7

ID (intradermal)

Answer 7

used in allergy tests, tuberculin skin test

Question 8

IA (intra-articular)

Answer 8

used in joint inflammations; hyaluronic acid, glucocorticoid

Question 9

IC (intracardial)

Answer 9

used in resuscitation and euthanasia

Question 10

Diazepam

Answer 10

used rectally in status epilepticus, first choice (benzodiazepine)

Question 11

Clorhexidine

Answer 11

disinfectant, against bacteria and yeast; in shampoos, ear washers and udder disinfectants

Question 12

Ropinirole

Answer 12

induces emesis in dogs, in form of eye drops

Question 13

Apomorphine

Answer 13

induces emesis in dogs, either in form of subcutaneous injection or eye drops

Question 14

Xylazine

Answer 14

used to induce emesis in cats, best in the form of subcutaneous or intramuscular injection

Question 15

Prednisolone

Answer 15

glucocorticoid; can be administered orally, topically, and via ointments and ear drops
(dogs are sensitive to GCs)

Question 16

Midazolam

Answer 16

benzodiazepine, used in status epilepticus, nasal spray

Question 17

Dexmedetomidine

Answer 17

alpha-2 agonist, sublingual gel, injection, used for sedation

Question 18

Alprazolam

Answer 18

benzodiazepine, first choice for phonophobia (fear of noises), tablet form

Question 19

Acepromazine

Answer 19

phenothiazine, used for sedation, not to treat fears or phobias
ex. of use: pre-medication before anesthesia

Question 20

Cyclosporine

Answer 20

immunosuppressive agent
e.g. to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs (autoimmune disease in lacrimal glands with decreased tear production)

Question 21

Bismuth salts

Answer 21

to seal off the teat channels