final review

What is the name of the common adsorbant used in vet med and what does it do?

Activated charcoal — binds to the toxins so they don’t get absorbed in the GI

What are the names of the 3 common antibiotics used in practice, and how long is the animal usually on them?

Amoxicillin, cephalexin, baytril — usually 7-10 days

What is the name of the injectable antibiotic and what species is it good for?

Convenia — cats

If an animal is diagnosed with CHF what is the drug they are put on? What is a diuretic and name the common one used?

ACE Inhibitor Fortekor (enalapril) — increases urination, Lasix (furosemide)

What is an emetic? Name a common one used in vet med and when do we use it?

Makes you vomit. Apomorphine — chocolate ingestion

There is a drug commonly used in the treatment of soft stool/diarrhea, what is the name of it? What is it and why is it used?

Metronidazole (flagyl) anaerobic antibiotic, prevents soft stool

What is the name of the steroid commonly used in practice? List 3 conditions it treats? Why do you have to “wean” off steroids?

Prednisone. Atopy, pruritus, IMHA — because the adrenal gland needs time to produce naturally

What is the common endocrine disorder that occurs in cats? What is the name of the drug, and what makes it special?

Hyperthyroidism. Methimazole (tapazole), comes in different forms

What is the name of the drug that we treat epilepsy disorders with? What do we do if the animal is in an active seizure? What do we need to tell owners if their dog/cat is experiencing a seizure? What is the name of the medication animals are put on if they are diagnosed with seizures?

Phenobarbitol — controlled drug. Valium rectally. Video it

How do we diagnose an ulcerated cornea? How do we treat KCS?

Fluorescein stain — cyclosporine

What is the first thing we should do if we suspect an infected ear? What are some common infections of the ear?

Swab the ear. Mites, otitis externa

What does the NSAID stand for? What is the common one used in vet med? What do we need to tell owners when we dispense it?

Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug — metacam, give with food

What is the name of the opioid patch used in vet med?

Fentanyl

What is the name of the antitussive used for a chronic cough in dogs?

Hycodan

What is the name of the tranquilizer/sedative used for short term sedation that works really well to get certain procedures done, and what is unique about it?

Domitor (medetomidine), it has a reversal (antisedan)