Drug Interactions
Why should ACE inhibitors (like Enalapril) be used cautiously with diuretics like Furosemide?
What is Because together they can lower blood pressure too much?
This benzodiazepine is commonly used for anticonvulsant action and pre-anesthetic sedation.
What is Diazepam?
Which hormone is deficient in dogs with hypothyroidism?
What is Thyroxine (T4) ?
Which drug is used to stabilize ventricular arrhythmias during emergencies?
What is Lidocaine (IV) ?
This term refers to a precise one-time amount of medication administered.
What is dose?
Giving an NSAID and a steroid together is dangerous because of what mechanism?
What is Additive GI ulceration risk (double inhibition of prostaglandins)?
This drug causes vomiting in cats but is used for sedation and analgesia in many species.
What is Xylazine ?
Which daily medication inhibits adrenal steroid synthesis and is used to treat Cushing’s disease?
What is Trilostane (Vetoryl)?
Which osmotic diuretic reduces intracranial pressure in head trauma patients?
What is Mannitol?
What does 1% solution equal in mg/mL?
What is 10 mg/mL?
Which drug interaction category do Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid fall under?
What is Synergistic interaction (Clavulanic acid protects the beta-lactam ring)?
These drugs are reversed with Flumazenil.
What are Benzodiazepines?
Which hormone is responsible for milk letdown and uterine contractions?
What is Oxytocin ?
Which drug treats severe bradycardia by blocking parasympathetic stimulation?
What is Atropine?
What does “insensible loss” refer to in fluid therapy?
What is Respiratory and evaporation losses not directly measurable ?
Concurrent use of ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics (like spironolactone) can cause what dangerous electrolyte disturbance?
What is Hyperkalemia?
Which induction agent must be given slowly in ¼ increments every 30 seconds to avoid apnea?
What is Propofol?
Which type of insulin (short-, intermediate-, or long-acting) is typically used for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) emergency stabilization, and why?
What is Short-acting regular insulin, because it has a rapid onset and allows tight, frequent adjustments to bring glucose down safely?
Which drug is used to counteract opioid overdose and reverses respiratory depression?
What is Naloxone?
Name the three major fluid compartments in the body.
Intracellular
Interstitial
Intravascular (plasma)
Giving two drugs that both lower heart rate (like beta blockers and calcium channel blockers) can lead to what problem?
What is Bradycardia (heart rate becomes too low)?
This inhalant anesthetic is eliminated almost entirely unchanged through the lungs.
What is Isoflurane (also applies to Sevoflurane)?
Which insulin type (short-, intermediate-, or long-acting) is most commonly used for long-term diabetes management in dogs, and name one example?
What is Intermediate-acting insulin; examples: Vetsulin (lente), NPH?
In emergency shock resuscitation, what is the initial shock dose of crystalloids for dogs and cats, and how is it administered?
Dogs: 90 mL/kg
Cats: 60 mL/kg
Give ¼ of the dose over 15 minutes and reassess before giving more.
Which drug class is measured in mEq rather than mg or mL?
What are Electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium, calcium)?