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why are pre anesthetic drugs administered? (3)

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  1. Facilitate handling of the patient
  2. Decrease undesirable side effects of general anesthetics
  3. Provide analgesia during surgical procedures
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what are the categories of the pre anesthetic drugs? (3)

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  1. anticholinergic
  2. sedatives and tranquilizers
  3. non steroidal anti inflammatories (NSAIDs)
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what are the anticholinergic drugs? (2)

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  1. atropine

2. glycopyrrolate

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which anticholinergic is an older drug?

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atropine

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which anticholinergic is derived from deadly night shade plant?

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atropine

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which species do NOT get atropine?

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rabbits

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how do anticholinergics work?

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block the effect of teh parasympathetic nervous system

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which anticholinergic is newer and synthetiic?

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glycopyrrolate

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which anticholinergic has a longer lasting effect?

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glycopyrrolate

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which anticholinergic is less likely to cross the placental barrier?

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anticholinergic

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mydriasis is…

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dilation of the pupils

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what are the effects of anticholinergics? (5)

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  1. prevent abnormally slow HR
  2. prevent excessive salivation and repiratory secretions
  3. can decrease GI motility
  4. can cause mydriasis
  5. can cause bronchodilation
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what is the purpose for administering tranquilizers/sedatives? (4)

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  1. decrease fear and apprehension
  2. decrease the need for more anesthetic induction/maintenance
  3. decrease pain and discomfort post op
  4. facilitate induction and recovery
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what are some commonly used tranquilizers/sedatives? (4)

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  1. phenothiazine
  2. denzodiazipines
  3. alpha 2 agonist
  4. opioids
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what are some examples of phenothiazines? (2)

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  1. acepromazine

2. chorpromazine

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what are the effects of phenothiazines? (6)

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  1. CNS depression
  2. antiemetic
  3. antiarrhythmic
  4. peripheral vasodilation
  5. may lower seizure threshold
  6. antihistaminic effect
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what does an antiemetic do?

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prevents vomiting

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what does an antiarrhythmic do?

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supresses abnormal rhythms

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what can peripheral dialation lead to?

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excessive heat loss

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phenothiazapines DO NOT provide…

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analgesia

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what considerations in animals are more sensitive to phenothiazine effects? (2)

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  1. older dogs

2. large breeds

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what can phenothiazines cause in stalions?

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penile prolapse

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where are phenothiazines metabolized?

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liver

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how long are the effects of phenothiazines?

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4 - 8 hours

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what are some benzodiazepams? (4)
1. diazepam 2. midazolam 3. zolazepam 4. alprazolam
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what is an anticonvulsant?
antiseizure medication
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which sedative/tranquilizer may animals not respond to or become excited on?
phenothiazine
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what schedule of control are benzodiazepams?
schedule IV
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this benzodiazepams has a short duration?
diazepam
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which drug can diazepam be mixed with?
ketamine
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why is diazepam NOT compatible with other drugs?
solution is not water soluble
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how is diazepam administered?
IV only, give slowly
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what can diazepam be used for with cats?(2)
1. appetite stimulate | 2. relieve anxiety
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how are benzodiazepams metabolized by cats?
slowly, by the liver
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how are benzodiazepams metabolized by dogs?
fast, by the liver
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how can the effects of benzodiazepams be reversed?
antagonist flumazenil
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what is special about midazolam?
water soluble and can be mized with other durgs IM
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what are some examples of alpha 2 agonist (3)
1. zylazine 2. detomidine 3. dexmedetomidine
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which agonist is not used most ofte? | why?
xylazine | will make cats vomit
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when would you not want to use alpha 2 agonists?
if cardiovascular system is impaired
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what can the labled dose of alpha 2 agonist cause
pre anesthetic depression
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what kind of large animals are sensitive to alpha 2 agonists?
ruminants
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where are alpha 2 agonist metabolized?
liver
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what are the alpha 2 antagonist?
1. yobine | 2. antisedan
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what tranquilized may panting be observed?
opioids (normal response)
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what are some opiods? (7)
1. morphine 2. fentanyl 3. hydromorphone 4. oxymorphone 5. meperedine 6. buprenorphine 7. butorphenol
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what are the effects of opiods? (4)
1. CNS depression 2. analgesia 3. vomiting and defecating followed by constipation 4. respiratory depression at high doses
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neuroleptanalgesia is...
opioids mixed with another tranquilizer/sedtive to provide better sedation
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what noises do animal respond to with opioids?
loud metalic noise
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which tranquilizer/sedative will have a slow onset with long duration?
phenothiazine
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which opioid can cause malignant hypothermia?
hydromorphone
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which species tent to react to opiods?
cats
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which opioids are the best for cats? (3)
1. fentanyl 2. bupe 3. butorphanol
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what is the purpose of NSAIDs as a preanesthetic drug?
provides pain relief during sugical procedure
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what are some commonly used NSAIDs? (2)
1. carprofen - rimadyl | 2. meloxicam - metacam
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what are the concerns with using an NSAID as a pre anesthetic? (2)
1. toxic to kidney due to blood pressure | 2. interfere with prostaglandin that helps control blood pressure
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what are the effects of alpha 2 agonist? (6)
1. CNS depression 2. muscle relaxation 3. analgesia 4. CV depression 5. respiratory depression 6. vomiting
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what are the effects of the benzodiazepams?
1. CNS depression 2. anticonvulsant 3. muscle relaxant
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which sedative/tranquilizer can be used as an anticonvulsant?
benzodiazepam
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which sedative/tranquilizer can be a muscle relaxant?
1. benzodiazepam | 2. alpha 2 agonist
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which sedative/tranquilizer is an analgesic?
1. opioids | 2. alpha 2 agonist
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which sedative/tranquilizer can cause vomiting and deficating followed by constipation?
opioids
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which sedative/tranquilizer can cause resp. depression at high doses?
opiods
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which sedative/tranquilizer can cause respiratory and CV depression?
alpha 2 agonist
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which sedative/tranquilizer can be used as an antiemetic?
phenothiazines
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which sedative/tranquilizer can be an antiarrhythmic?
phenothiazines
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which sedative/tranquilizer can cause peripheral vasodilation?
phenothiazines
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which sedative/tranquilizer can lower seizure threshold?
phenothiazines
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which sedative/tranquilizer can have an antihistaminic effect?
phenothiazines

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