Toxicology Part 2

Question 1

ways to induce emesis

Answer 1

clevor and apomorphine for dogs, alpha 2’s for cats or hydrogen peroxide

Question 2

how would sorbitol be helpful for a possible toxin?

Answer 2

its a cathartic prokinetic that speeds up transit time so they can’t absorb a lot of the toxin

Question 3

what should you check if you suspect rodenticide v bromethalin toxicity?

Answer 3

rodenticide -> check PT/PTT and vit K

bromethalin -> supportive care

Question 4

should you induce emesis in an dog experiencing neuro signs?

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

what results from a Big 5 would lead you to run an ethylene glycol?

Answer 5

high lactate and high PCV

Question 6

ethylene glycol treatment is only effective within __ hours and you can see crystals in the __ because the __ are effected

Answer 6

ethylene glycol treatment is only effective within 6 hours and you can see crystals in the urine because the kidneys are effected