Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Nervous System
JJC Vet Tech 119
69
Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
12/14/2013

Additional Veterinary Medicine Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Theobromine toxicity depends on...
Definition
-type and amount of chocolate eaten
-size of the dog
Term
What part of the nervous system regulates involuntary functions like GI activity, glands, pupil size, etc?
Definition
Autonomic NS
Term
"Fight or Flight" refers to...
Definition
sympathetic response
Term
How does the sympathetic response affect GI activity, pupils, HR, etc?
Definition
-lowers GI activity
-dilates pupils
-increases HR, cardiac output, RR, blood glucose
-dilates bronchioles
Term
Which neurotransmitter/s is/are catecholamines?
Definition
-epinephrine
-norepinephrine
-dopamine
Term
Catecholamines go with sympathetic or parasympathetic response?
Definition
sympathetic
Term
Which neurotransmitters are associated with the sympathetic response?
Definition
-epinephrine
-norepinephrine
-dopamine
Term
"Rest and Digest" refers to...
Definition
parasympathetic response
Term
How does the parasympathetic response affect GI activity, pupils, HR, etc?
Definition
-stimulates GI, salivation, digestive enzymes
-constricts pupils
-slows HR, RR, cardiac output
-constricts bronchioles
Term
Which neurotransmitter/s is/are associated with the parasympathetic response?
Definition
acetylcholine
Term
Another name for the parasympathetic response?
Definition
cholinergic response
Term
Types of receptors for sympathetic response?
Definition
Beta-1, Beta-2, Alpha-1, Alpha-2, dopaminergic
Term
Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors do what?
Definition
-ionotropic (increases stroke volume)
-dilates bronchi and skeletal muscle vessels
Term
Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 receptors do what?
Definition
-dilate pupils
-increase urethral tone
-vasoconstrict arteries
-increased skeletal muscle contraction
Term
Dopaminergic receptors do what?
Definition
dilate kidney/cardiac/mesenteric blood vessels
Term
Types of receptors for parasympathetic response?
Definition
-nicotinic
-muscarinic
Term
Nicotinic receptors do what?
Definition
relax muscles
Term
Muscarinic receptors do what?
Definition
slows down heart
Term
agonist
Definition
-think of picking a lock

-a chemical that mimics the action of a naturally occurring substance by binding to that substance's receptor and triggering a response
Term
antagonist
Definition
-think of plugging up a keyhole on a lock

-a chemical that binds to a receptor and blocks the actual neurotransmitter from binding, thus blocking its action
Term
4 mechanisms of action of autonomic drugs:
Definition
-mimic neurotransmitters
-interfere with neurotransmitter release
-block attachment of neurotransmitter
-interfere with breakdown or re-uptake of a neurotransmitter from the synaptic space
Term
2 ways that cholinergic agents can act:
Definition
-mimic the action of acetylcholine
-inhibit acetylcholine breakdown in synaptic gap
Term
Parasympathomimetic drugs are used for:
Definition
-GI stimulation
-encourage urination
-control vomiting
-reduce IOP
-antidote for neuromuscular blockers
-diagnose myasthenia gravis (an incurable muscle disease in humans)
Term
Namebrand for metoclopramide?
Definition
Reglan
Term
What does Reglan do?
Definition
controls vomiting by coordinating gastic motility and emptying
Term
Anticholinergic drugs are used for:
Definition
-Tx V/D by decreasing gastric motility
Term
Brand name for aminopentamide?
Definition
Centrine
Term
What does Centrine do?
Definition
-anti-diarrheal, anti-vomiting
Term
Brand name for glycopyrolate?
Definition
Robinol-V
Term
What are Atropine and Robinol-V used for?
Definition
-preanesthetic to reduce GI tract secretions and salivation
-organophosphate antidote
-dilate pupils
Term
Sympathetomimetic drugs are used for:
Definition
-stimulate heart beats and strengthen contractions
-treat anaphylactic shock by reversing hypotension and bronchoconstriction
-increase BP and decrease wound bleeding by peripheral vasoconstriction
-treat urinary incontinence
Term
Brand name for norepinephrine?
Definition
Noradrenalin
Term
Generic name for Dopram?
Definition
doxapram
Term
Brand name for phenylephrine?
Definition
Neo-Synephrine
Term
What is Noradrenalin used for?
Definition
-increase BP
-vasopressor
Term
What is Neo-Synephrine used for?
Definition
-nasal spray for local vasoconstriction
-use baby drops for feline URI
Term
What is dobutamine used for?
Definition
used in IV drips to treat heart failure
Term
What is Dopram used for?
Definition
increase respiration
Term
PPA
Definition
phenylpropanolamine
Term
Brand names for PPA?
Definition
Dexatrim, Proin
Term
What is Proin used for?
Definition
urinary incontinence in old female dogs
Term
What is Doxatrim used for?
Definition
urinary incontinence in old female dogs
Term
Brand name for epinephrine?
Definition
Adrenalin
Term
What is epinephrine used for?
Definition
Tx cardiopulmonary arrest, anaphylaxis, or shock
Term
Which drug comes in a concentration of 1:1000 or 1:10,000?
Definition
epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Term
Brand name for xylazine?
Definition
Rompun
Term
Brand name for medetomidine?
Definition
Domitor
Term
Brand name for detomidine?
Definition
Dormosedan
Term
What are Domitor and Dormosedan used for?
Definition
-relieve anxiety
-sedation
-not much analgesia
Term
Which drugs are Alpha Blockers?
Definition
-yohimbine (Yobine)
-atipamezol (Antisedan)
Term
Which drugs are Beta Blockers?
Definition
-propranolol (Inderal)
-timolol (Timoptic)
Term
Yohimbine use?
Definition
xylazine reversal
Term
Antisedan use?
Definition
medotomidine (Domitor) reversal
Term
Propranolol use?
Definition
heart arrhythmias & hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Term
Timolol use?
Definition
Tx glaucoma
Term
What drug is a potent appetite stimulant in cats?
Definition
diazepam (Valium)
Term
How long of an effect does diazepam have?
Definition
3-4 hours
Term
What drug do you give to a seizuring patient, and how do you give it?
Definition
diazepam, IV if possible, otherwise rectally
Term
How long of an effect does phenobarbital have?
Definition
8-12 hours
Term
What is phenobarbital used for?
Definition
controlling frequent seizures
Term
What drug can be mixed with phenobarbital to have a synergistic effect?
Definition
bromide, a salt without barbiturate effects
Term
Effects of guaifenesin in horses?
Definition
muscle relaxant, anesthetic
Term
What drug is used for separation anxiety?
Definition
clomipramine HCl (Clomicalm)
Term
Brand name for fluoxetine HCl?
Definition
Reconcile (dogs) / Prozac (human label)
Term
DAP
Definition
dog-appeasing pheromone
Term
CDS
Definition
k9 Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Term
Symptoms of CDS?
Definition
-change in sleep/wake cycle
-disorientation
-less greeting behavior
-accidents inside
-altered interaction with family
-change in activity
Term
Tx for doggy Alzheimer's?
Definition
Anipryl - takes 3 weeks to start working
Term
SE of Anipryl?
Definition
stomach upset
Supporting users have an ad free experience!