AHS 307 - Gastrointestinal Drugs
Covers material from the GI Lecture, and from chapter 11.
- 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
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