AHS 307 - Gastrointestinal Drugs

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Gastrointestinal Disease Quizzes & Trivia

Covers material from the GI Lecture, and from chapter 11.

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1.

Parasympathetic systems are inhibited by _______ drugs.
2.

Parasympathetic systems are stimulated by __________ drugs.
3.

Anticholinergics
- A.
  
  Atropine
- B.
  
  Glycopyrrolate
- C.
  
  Aminopentamide
- D.
  
  Isopropamide
- E.
  
  Methscopolamine
4.

Can blacken the stool and cause opacities on the radiographs. Also should not be used in cats because of aspirin-like qualities.
- A.
  
  Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-bismol)
- B.
  
  Kaolin/pectin
- C.
  
  Activated charcoal
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

Antidiarrheal drug
- A.
  
  Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-bismol)
- B.
  
  Kaolin/pectin
- C.
  
  Activated charcoal
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

Both an adsorbent and a protectant.
- A.
  
  Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-bismol)
- B.
  
  Kaolin/pectin
- C.
  
  Activated charcoal
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

Comes in powdered form. Is considerded the best ADsorbent.
- A.
  
  Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-bismol)
- B.
  
  Kaolin/pectin
- C.
  
  Activated charcoal
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

An adsorbent is a substance that binds other materials to its surface.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Mechanisms of opiate/narcotic analgesics used for diarrheal control.
- A.
  
  Decrease intestinal secretions
- B.
  
  Increase intestinal secretions
- C.
  
  Increase segmental contractions
- D.
  
  Decrease segmental contractions
- E.
  
  Decrease intestinal absorption.
10.

Uncontrolled opioid anti-diarrheal.
- A.
  
  Diphenoxylate
- B.
  
  Loperamide
- C.
  
  Paregoric
- D.
  
  All of the above
11.

C-V controlled antidiarrheal substance with added atropine.
- A.
  
  Diphenoxylate
- B.
  
  Loperamide
- C.
  
  Paregoric
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

C-III controlled anti-diarrheal. Combined with kaolin/pectin.
- A.
  
  Diphenoxylate
- B.
  
  Loperamide
- C.
  
  Paregoric
- D.
  
  All of the above
13.

Narcotic anti-diarrheal not be used in horses or cattle.
- A.
  
  Diphenoxylate
- B.
  
  Loperamide
- C.
  
  Paregoric
- D.
  
  All of the above
14.

Ideal osmotic for animals also suffering from liver disease.
- A.
  
  Lactulose
- B.
  
  Sodium phosphate enemas
- C.
  
  Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4)
- D.
  
  Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia)
15.

Osmotic not for use in cats.
- A.
  
  Lactulose
- B.
  
  Sodium phosphate enemas
- C.
  
  Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4)
- D.
  
  Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of magnesia)
16.

Which are emollients?
- A.
  
  Ducosate derivatives (DSS)
- B.
  
  Mineral oil
- C.
  
  Lactulose
- D.
  
  Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution
- E.
  
  Castor oil
- F.
  
  Psyllium
17.

Includes surfactants, which help reduce surface tension by helping water soak into the fecal material.
- A.
  
  Emollient laxatives
- B.
  
  Osmotic laxitives
- C.
  
  Stimulant laxitives
- D.
  
  Bulk-forming laxatives
18.

Bulk forming laxative
- A.
  
  Psyllium seed extract
- B.
  
  Castor oil
- C.
  
  Mineral oil
- D.
  
  Phenophthalein (Ex Lax)
19.

Inhibit dopamine in the CRTZ, thus decreasing the stimulation to vomit.
- A.
  
  Acepromazine
- B.
  
  Chlorpromazine
- C.
  
  Prochlorpromazine
- D.
  
  Meclizine
20.

Antihistamines that act to decrease input to the CRTZ from the vestibular apparatus.
- A.
  
  Dimenhydrinate
- B.
  
  Diphenhydramine
- C.
  
  Meclizine
21.

Anticholiergics that block acetylcholine peripherally, decreasing input to the CRTZ. Contraindicated in animals with glaucoma or pyloric obstruction.
- A.
  
  Aminopentamide
- B.
  
  Atropine
- C.
  
  Acepromazine
22.

Most commonly used procainamide derivative anti-emetic.
- A.
  
  Metoclopramide (Reglan)
- B.
  
  Atropine
- C.
  
  Propantheline (Pro-Banthine)
23.

Metoclopramide's three modes of actions to reduce vomitting....
- A.
  
  Decrease input to the CRTZ
- B.
  
  Increase GI contractions
- C.
  
  Decreases GI contractions
- D.
  
  Increases gastric emptying
- E.
  
  Decreases gastric emptying
- F.
  
  Increases gastric secretions
24.

A dog comes in having ingested some toilet bowl cleaner containing a high concentration of bleach. You should...
- A.
  
  Administer apomorphine.
- B.
  
  Administer activated charcoal.
25.

Stimulate dopamine receptors in the CRTZ, thus inducing vomiting.
- A.
  
  Apomorphine
- B.
  
  Acepromazine
- C.
  
  Chlorpromazine
- D.
  
  Ipecac syrup