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GnRH, what does it stand for and what is it used for? |
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Gonadorelin, to treat cystic (follicular) ovaries in dairy |
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hCG, What does it stand for and what is it used for? |
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Chorionic Gonadotropin, to treat cystitis and nymphomania in dairy cows |
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FSH-P, What doew it stand for and what is it used for? |
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Folicle-stimulating hormone-pituitary, used for out-of-season breeding |
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Estradiol cypionate (ECP) injections and Dietystilbestrol (DES)are used for what in cattle? Dogs? Horses? |
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Cattle- Tx of persistant corpus lutem, to expel purulent material from the uterus, retained placentas, mummified fetuses, and to promote weight gain. Dogs- to induce abortion and control urinary incontinence Horses- Induction of etrus in non-breeding season |
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Estrogen agents can cause__________ |
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Anemia (along with abortion in pregnant animals) |
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Megestrol acetate (Ovaban), MedroxyprogesteroneAcetate (Depo-Provera), and Altrenogest(Regu-Mate) |
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to supress estrus and treat false pregnancy |
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What is Depo-Provera used for? |
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Definition
to supress estrus in cats and dogs and behavioral problems |
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What is Regu-Mate used for? |
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Definition
To supress estrus in mares |
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What are prostaglandins used for? |
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Definition
To induce partrition or abortion |
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What is oxytocin used for? How long does one dose last? |
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Definition
To augment uterine contractions, to deliver the placenta, to induce milk letdown. 15 minutes. |
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Definition
A condition of not producing milk. |
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Drugs used to treat Hypothyroidism (supplement thyroid hormone). |
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Definition
Levotyroxine Sodium (T4) Trade names: Soloxine, thyrox-form,Thyro-L, Thyrosyn |
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Two drugs for hyperthyroidism are: |
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Definition
Methimazole (Tapazole) and Carbimazole.Note: Tapazole topical available. Put onpinna of ear, 50% effective. |
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True or false,Insulin increases blood sugar. |
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Definition
False, it decreases blood glucose. |
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What hormone increases blood glucose levels? |
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Definition
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Treatment for non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus in cats. |
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Definition
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Signs for type I and II Diabetes mellitus |
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Definition
Polyphagia, PU/PD, weight loss |
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What is Diabetic ketoacidosis? |
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Definition
Body fat is metabolised leading to accumulation of ketone bodies |
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Name the short acting insulins. |
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Definition
Semilente,regular crystalline. Trade names: Regular Ilente I, Humilin R, Novalin R |
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Name the intermediate acting insulins. |
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Definition
NPH and Lente Trade names: NPH IlenteI, NPH insulin, Lente, Humilin N, Novalin N |
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Name the long acting insulins. |
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Definition
PZI and Ultralente Trade names: ultralente= humilin U, PZI = protamine insulin-zinc percipitate |
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Signs of insulin overdose- list. |
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Definition
Ataxia, weakness, shaking and seizure |
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Growth promoters are used in calves, steers, heifers and sheep. What is used? When should growth implants not be used? |
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Definition
Estrogen (Estradiol) Not to be used in breeding or dairy cattle. |
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What adverse effects can occur with growth hormones? |
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Definition
Rectal prolapse, mounting, elevated tail heads, udder developement |
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