Cardio and Resp

What type of drug improves the strength of cardiac contraction?

Positive inotropes

What is epinephrine clinically used for?

Cardiac resuscitation

What type of drug makes vessels larger and decreasing blood pressure?

Vasodilators

Which of the following drugs is an ACE-inhibitor?

Enalapril

This cat is potentially getting treatment for:

Asthma

Spironolactone is prescribed at 1.5 mg/kg q 12 hours for a Labrador Retriever weighing 65 lbs. What is the dose this dog should receive for one dose?

44 mg

Which of the following drugs is a loop diuretic that is used for cardiogenic/pulmonary edema?

Furosemide

Which of these drugs is available over the counter as an antitussive?

Dextromethorphan

What is a common side effect of loop diuretics?

Hypokalemia

Which of the following drugs is known as Vetmedin?

Pimobendan

What do ACE-inhibitors do?

Dilate peripheral blood vessels

Common sides effects of bronchodilators include:

Tachycardia

Dizziness

Tremors

All listed answers

Nervousness

Which of the following drugs is known as Lasix?

Furosemide

Which of the following drugs is known as Enacard?

Enalapril

Drugs that are used to block the cough reflex are called:

Antitussives

Which of the following drugs is a methylxanthine?

Aminophylline

What is a common side effect of propranolol and atenolol?

Bradycardia

What do we call a collapse or fainting episode due to heart disease?

Syncope

What group of drugs are commonly used in the long term treatment of feline asthma to reduce inflamed airways?

Corticosteroids

What special precautions need to be taken when using this medication?

Wear gloves

Which is an example of an osmotic diuretic that may be used to treat IOP or ICP?

Mannitol

An expectorant drug acts to:

Loosen and clear mucus secretions out of the airways

One of the main goals in treating cardiac disease is to maintain or increase cardiac output.

True

What drug is used for relief of non-productive coughs, analgesia and preanesthesia in dogs and cats

Butorphanol