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1
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What is cocaine?

A

An alkaloid derivative from the coca plant

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2
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Does cocaine have a short or long half life?

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Short half life

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3
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Is cocaine slowly or rapidly absorbed?

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Rapidly absorbed

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4
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What is the MOA of cocaine?

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Stabilizes axonal membranes by interfering with the activity of the gated sodium channels. This inhibits nerve conduction locally.

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5
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What are the clinical effects of cocaine?

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  1. Cardiotoxicity
  2. CNS stimulation
  3. Dilated pupils
  4. Tachycardia
  5. Seizures
  6. Hyperactivity
  7. Depression & coma
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6
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Fill in the blanks: High doses of cocaine are associated with _____, hyperesthesia, tachycardia, ____, seizures, hyperthermia, _____, _____, and lactic acidosis.

A

Ptyalism

Pyrexia

Hypertension

Hypoglycemia

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7
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High doses of cocaine can lead to _____, coma, and death.

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Respiratory depression

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8
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How would one treat a cocaine intoxication?

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  1. Decontaminate
  2. Control cardiac arrythmias (propanolol)
  3. Control seizures
  4. Respiratory support
  5. Control hyperthermia
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9
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What samples would you take to diagnose a cocaine intoxication?

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  1. Urine
  2. Plasma
  3. Stomach content
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10
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What are the opioid derivatives discussed in the lecture?

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  1. Fentanyl
  2. Morphine
  3. Codeine
  4. Heroin
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11
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What are the clinical effects of narcotics on dogs?

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  1. Hypotension
  2. Respiratory depression
  3. Drowsiness
  4. Ataxia
  5. Vomiting
  6. Seizures
  7. Miosis
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12
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What are the clinical effect of opioids and their derivatives in cats and horses?

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CNS stimulation (excitatory effect on the CNS)

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13
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How might one treat a narcotic intoxication?

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  1. Emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Naloxone
  3. Artificial respiration
  4. Supportive care: fluids, control seizures
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14
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What samples would you use to diagnose a narcotic intoxication?

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  1. Urine

2. Serum

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15
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Is ethanol absorbed rapidly or slowly?

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Rapidly

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16
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What is the MOA of ethanol?

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Acts as an anesthetic agent by reversibly blocking action potentials of neurons

17
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What are the clinical effects of ethanol?

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  1. Excitability, vocalizing, incontinence
  2. Emesis
  3. Ataxia, incoordination
  4. Respiratory depression
  5. Respiratory and cardiac arrest
  6. Death
18
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How might one treat an ethanol intoxication?

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  1. Decontamination: emetics, AC, cathartics

2. Supportive care: maintain ventilation, maintain body temp, monitor acid/base, electrolytes and fluids

19
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What is xylitol?

A

5-carbon sugar alcohol

20
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What are the sources of xylitol?

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  1. Gum
  2. Mints
  3. Sweetener
21
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What 2 systems does xylitol effect?

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  1. Hepatic

2. GI

22
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What would you see on serum chemistry associated with xylitol toxicity?

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  1. Hypoglycemia
  2. Hyperphosphatemia
  3. Hyperbilirubinemia
  4. Increased liver enzymes
23
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What are the clinical effects of amphetamine?

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  1. Dilated pupils
  2. Tachycardia
  3. CNS stimulation
  4. Tremors, seizures, hyperactivity, hyperthermia
24
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Is Amphetamine rapidly or slowly absorbed?

25
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What is amphetamine?

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Sympathomimetic

26
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How might one treat amphetamine intoxication?

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  1. Decontaminate: emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Modify urine pH: urine acidifiers
  3. Sedatives
  4. Chlorpromazine, droperiodol, or haloperidol
27
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Is marijuana a CNS depressant or CNS stimulant?

A

CNS depressant

28
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Because of a significant first pass effect after ingestion, marijuana is excreted in what?

29
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What is the most active and main psychogenic agent in marijuana?

A

Delta-9-THC

30
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Is marijuana lipophilic or lipophobic?

A

Lipophilic

31
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In what type of tissue does marijuana have a long half life?

A

Adipose tissue

32
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True or False: Plasma is a good sample for diagnosing marijuana intoxication.

A

FALSE: Marijuana has a short half-life in plasma.

33
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Marijuana acts on brain receptors selective for what?

A

Cannabinoids

34
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By acting on brain receptors selective for cannabinoids, marijuana encourages the release of what 3 substances?

A
  1. Serotonin
  2. Dopamine
  3. Norepinephrine
35
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What are the clinical effects of marijuana?

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  1. Euphoria –> depression
  2. Dilated pupil
  3. Vomiting
  4. Ataxia
  5. Nystagmus
  6. Depression –> coma
36
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When would you see the onset of clinical signs associated with marijuana?

A

30 - 90 minutes post exposure

37
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How long do the clinical signs associated with marijuana last?

38
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How might one treat a marijuana intoxication?

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  1. Emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Stimulate respiration (doxapram)
  3. Respiratory support
39
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What samples might you take to diagnose a marijuana intoxication?

A
  1. Urine

2. Stomach contents

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