wk 16

Question 1

drug classification

Answer 1

Drugs are classified into categories with other drugs that have similar actions

Question 2

drug characteristics

Answer 2

• Use/indications
• Dosing information: Dosage, Route of Administration, Duration, Frequency
• Precautions/Contraindications
• Adverse side effects

Question 3

Analgesia

Answer 3

the inability to feel pain

Question 4

2 main pain medication types

Answer 4

NSAIDS and opioids

Question 5

NSAIDS

Answer 5

Non- Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs; treat pain and inflammation; COX 1 and 2; names have an X in them

Question 6

COX 1

Answer 6

not specific - all tissues; gut and kidneys; see damage and side effects

Question 7

COX 2

Answer 7

only in damaged tissues; inflammation, pain, fever

Question 8

opioids

Answer 8

mainly treating pain; controlled drug; end in -phine or -phone

Question 9

anti-seizure meds

Answer 9

rescue meds; long term meds

Question 10

seizure

Answer 10

Sudden alteration of behavior due to abnormal electrical activity in the body

Question 11

List precautions and contraindications to NSAID use

Answer 11

• Not controlled
• Use only one NSAID in an animal-never combine them. Also must
  wait 5-7 days if switching between NSAIDs
• Do not use with corticosteroids
• Can be toxic to kidneys-decrease renal blood flow
• May cause vomiting and diarrhea
• Can cause gastric ulcers
• Use with caution in cats
• Perform bloodwork prior, after an on-going
  - Check kidney and liver values

Question 12

Describe the severity levels of seizures

Answer 12

only emergency if longer than 10 minutes

Question 13

List the 2 main classifications of seizure medications

Answer 13

rescue and longterm

Question 14

List the common rescue anti-seizure medications used in Vet Med

Answer 14

Benzodiazepine
Hypnotic
Injectable Phenobarbital

Question 15

List the common long term anti-seizure medication used in Vet Med

Answer 15

Barbituate- Phenobarbital
Potassium Bromide (KBr)
Levetiracetam (Keppra©)
Zonisamide