Worksheet 2

Question 1

What kind of cells produce histamine?

Answer 1

mast cells

Question 2

four antihistamines commonly used in vet med

Answer 2

Chlorpheniramine
Cyproheptadine
Clemastine
Diphenhydramine

Question 3

What category of drug is cyproheptadine?

What is it most commonly used for in veterinary medicine?

Answer 3

Antihistamine; appetite stimulant in cats

Question 4

What is the word that means “cough suppressant”?

Answer 4

antitussive

Question 5

two narcotics that can be used as antitussives

Answer 5

o Butorphanol
o Hydrocodone

Question 6

two non narcotics that can be used as antitussives

Answer 6

Dextromethorphan
Trimeprazine

Question 7

What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the production of secretions

Answer 7

decreases secretions

Question 8

what effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the smooth muscles around the bronchioles

Answer 8

dilates bronchioles

Question 9

two methylxanthine bronchodilators

Answer 9

Aminophylline and theophylline

Question 10

what two chemical compounds are Aminophylline and theophylline related to

Answer 10

caffeine and theobromine (toxic ingredient in chocolate)

Question 11

five drugs that may be used as respiratory stimulants

Answer 11

Doxapram
Cromolyn
Naloxone
Atipamezole
Yohimbine

Question 12

In the GI tract, where specifically (what cells) are H2 receptors located?

Answer 12

Parietal cells

Question 13

five classes of anti ulcer meds

Answer 13

H2 receptor blockers
Proton Pump inhibitors
Prostaglandin analogs
Gastromucosal protectants
Antacid (Neutralizers)

Question 14

how do H2 receptor blockers work

Answer 14

prevent the release of acid

Question 15

how do proton pump inhibitors work

Answer 15

prevent the release of acid

Question 16

how do prostaglandin analogs work

Answer 16

prevent the release of acid

Question 17

how do gastromucosal protectants work

Answer 17

protect the ulcer from acid

Question 18

how do antacid (neutralizers) work

Answer 18

bind-inactivate acid in stomach

Question 19

how many mls of hydrogen peroxide would you tell a client to give a 40 lbs dog

Answer 19

40 ml (1 ml/lb)

Question 20

emetic of choice for dogs

Answer 20

apomorphine

Question 21

emetic of choice for cats

Answer 21

xylazine

Question 22

How does sucralfate work, and how should you give it if you also need to give an H2 blocker?

Answer 22

In acidic environment, it will coat and adhere to ulcers….give at least 30 minutes before acid reducer

Question 23

crush and mix with water =

Answer 23

slurry

Question 24

two ways to maximize the efficiency of sucralfate

Answer 24

give as a slurry
give on an empty stomach

Question 25

How do Psyllium and Metamucil work…and what class of laxatives are they?

Answer 25

Absorb water, stretch colon, stimulate peristalsis

Bulk Laxatives

Question 26

What two ways is apomorphine commonly administered?

Answer 26

IV

Topically in conjunctive sac