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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What must all anethesia machines have? | A gas scavenging system |
| What do neuroleptic analgesics do? | Relieve pain and help the patient to relax. |
| What are common reactions to pain? | Increased heart rate and blood pressure. |
| Controlled substances have the potential for? | Human abuse |
| Every use and purchase of controlled substances must be....? | Logged |
| What must ALL prescripitions list? | Name, address & phone number of the facility where the Rx is filled. |
| Injecting drugs too rapidly can cause....? | Death |
| Where do enteric coated tablets dissolve? | Intestine |
| What is the most common syringe & needle size used in veterinary medicine? | 3cc & 22 gauge |
| Is ketamine a reversible agent? | No |
| What is known as the "excitement stage" during anesthesia induction? | Stage 2 |
| What happens during Stage 1 of anesthesia induction? | The animal begins to reduce it's reflexes and muscle control |
| What do emetics do? | Induce vomiting |
| What is an agonist? | A substance that initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor. |
| What is an antagonist? | A substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action. |
| What is the proprietary name of a drug? | Chosen by the manufacturing company, also known as the trade name. |
| What does a bacteriostatic drug do? | Inhibits the growth of bacteria. |
| What does a virucidal drug do? | Kills virus |
| Name two classes of anti-inflammatory drugs. | Non-steroidal & steroidal |
| How many mL's are in an ounce? | 30 |
| How many drug categories are marginally abusive? | 3 |
| What is the normal tidal volume of most species? | 10-20 mL/kg |
| What does the acronym SLUDGE stand for? | Salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, emesis |
| A solution is? | A drug dissolved in a liquid, does not settle if left standing. |
| What is a suspension? | A drug where the particles are suspended but not dissolved. |
| What is an emulsion? | A drug combined with a mixture of liquids that are usually non-mixable. |
| What is an elixir? | A solution of a drug, dissolved in sweetened alcohol. |
| Improperly given IM or IV injections can cause...? | Necrosis |
| According to the FDA, veterinary drug labels must show what? | Approved uses, routes, doses, indications for use |
| What is a dispensing container? | Container we give to clients. |
| How is insulin used in the body? | Moves glucose from blood to tissues |
| Which anesthetic gas has a fast induction & recovery time? | Isoflurane |
| Which anesthetic gas has become more popular, due to its smooth induction & recovery times? | Sevoflurane |
| Which animal is not normally intubated? | Rabbit |
| Almost all narcotic type, pre-anesthetic & analgesic drugs are considered what type of substance? | Controlled |
| What is choleciferol? | Vitamin D3 |
| Xylazine is effective as an emetic in what species? | Cats |
| Ketamine is considered what type of drug? | Dis-associative |
| What drug use to be used for a general anesthetic, but now is used for euthanasia? | Sodium Pentobarbitol |
| Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will cause fatal blood & liver disorders in what species? | Dogs |
| Aspirin should never be used on what species? | Cats |
| Which two organs break down & excrete drugs? | Liver & kidneys |
| Which class of controlled substances, needs a new Rx before it can be refilled? | Class II |
| What drug is the only antidote for organophosphate toxicity? | Atropine |
| How often should a patient be monitored during anesthetic induction? | Every minute |
| How often should a patient be monitored during anesthetic maintenance? | Every 5 minutes |
| What type of animal would a non-cuffed ET tube be used on? | Neonates |
| Why is fasting important before giving anesthesia? | Prevents patient from vomiting and choking. |
| What is the most important consideration in a pre-surgical exam? | Pre-existing health conditions. |
| What is the daily fluid maintenance rate? | x50 mL/kg/day |
| NSAID refers to what type of drug? | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| What is the scientific name of aspirin? | Salicylic acid |
| What are the 5 patient rights? | Right patient. Right drug. Right strength. Right quantity. Right time or frequency. |
| Name 5 forms of oral medications. | Tablets, capsules, syrup, solution, elixir |
| What type of oral medication needs to be shaken first? | Suspension |
| What are two common side effects of NSAIDs? | GI bleeding and ulcers |
| Why do sight hounds need to be carefully monitored under anesthesia? | They require much less anesthesia, because they have less fat. |
| What are 3 side effects of narcotic use in dogs? | Panting, bradycardia, respiratory depression |
| Can you give ibuprofen to dogs? | No |
| Which valve would you use to decrease the anesthetic concentration in the breathing circuit? | Oxygen flush valve |
| What animals have a longer recovery time from anesthesia? | Obese animals |
| What is hypoxemia? | Lack of oxygen in arterial blood |
| What is the goal of an anesthetic-analgesic plan? | Predict & prepare for complications. |
| What is a general anesthetic? | A drug that brings about a state of unconsciousness. |
| What are pill bottles measured in? | Drams |
| What is one way to reduce pain? | Reduce inflammation. |
| What injection route has the fastest absorption rate? | IM |
| When should gloves be worn when dealing with prescriptions? | When filling ALL prescriptions. |
| What do neuroleptic agents combine to do? | Relax patient & get rid of pain |
| What would be recorded on an anesthesia log? | All drugs given, vital signs, start & end time |
| What part of the anesthetic machine measures & delivers a constant gas flow to the patient? | Flow meter |
| What must ALL anesthetic machines have when dealing with all types of gas? | Gas scavenging system |
| What does maintaining the perfusion of body tissues during anesthesia refer to? | Ensuring the flow of oxygenated blood through the tissues. |