SGT SUP Flashcards
what class of drugs does atropine belong to?
anticholinergics
what is the main use of atropine in vet anesthesia?
prevent and treat bradycardia
decrease salivary secretions
what anesthetic emergency would atropine be reached for in?
cardiac arrest
what anticholinergic has a similar use to atropine?
glycopyrrolate
how does glycopyrrolate differ from atropine?
slower onset w/ longer durtion
safer to use in heart patients
when considering your patient’s BP prior to administering an anticholinergic - what values would suggest use of atropine (vs. glyco)?
atropine - low HR and BP
glyco - low HR but good BP
why is atropine contraindicated for use in heart patients?
can cause cardiac arrhythmia
if you have Dexmedetomidine on board what do you need to do BEFORE giving an anticholinergic (ace or glyco)?
administer a half dose of reversal BEFORE giving anticholinergic
what is the main use of acepromazine?
as a sedative
t/f - acepromazine has excellent analgesic effects
false - acepromazine provides NO analgesia
what class of drug is safe to mix with acepromazine? (think analgesic)
opioids
what are some indications for the use of acepromazine?
cardiac patients - protect against arrhythmias; decrease cardiac output
mild antiemetic
in what specific case might you see acepromazine administered orally?
aggressive animals
is there a reversal agent for acepromazine? if so, what is it?
no reversal agent
what are some known disadvantages associated with acepromazine?
peripheral vasodilation hypotension hypothermia increased HR respiratory depression paradoxical excitement (young, healthy animals)
what contraindications are associated with acepromazine?
liver patients
penile prolapse in stallions
what altered effect is seen when acepromazine is administered in geriatrics, neonates and debilitated animals?
increased potency
what is the main use of benzodiazepines? (diazepam and midazolam)
tranquilizers
what indications are associated with the use of benzodiazepines?
anti-convulsant
anti-anxiety
calming
what is the ratio of diazepam to ketamine when used together?
1:1
t/f - diazepam is absorbed faster and has a shorter half life than midazolam
true
do benzodiazepines provide analgesia?
no
t/f - will not see paradoxical effect with use of benzodiazepines in young/healthy animals
false - it is possible to see paradoxical reaction with use
what emergency would occur if oral diazepam were administered to your feline patient?
LIVER FAILURE