ANALGESICS
This receptor is responsible for the strongest opioid analgesia
What is the mu receptor?
This type of drug reduces anxiety without providing pain relief.
What is a tranquilizer?
This type of anesthesia causes unconsciousness.
What is general anesthesia?
This is the drug of choice for long-term seizure control.
What is phenobarbital?
These drugs treat anxiety and OCD by affecting serotonin.
What are SSRIs?
This drug reverses opioid overdose.
What is naloxone?
This common tranquilizer works by blocking dopamine receptors.
What is acepromazine?
This injectable anesthetic can cause apnea if given too fast.
What is propofol?
This drug is used for emergency seizure control.
What is diazepam?
This class includes clomipramine and amitriptyline.
What are TCAs?
These 4 steps make up the pain pathway.
What are transduction, transmission, modulation, perception?
These drugs enhance GABA and are used for seizures and sedation.
What are benzodiazepines?
These drugs provide superficial anesthesia with muscle rigidity.
What are dissociatives (ketamine/tiletamine)?
This side effect of phenobarbital affects what organ?
What is hepatotoxicity? What is the liver?
This drug class treats "old dog" cognitive dysfunction.
What are MAOIs (selegiline)?
This opioid is 5X more potent than morphine.
What is hydromorphone?
This class provides sedation AND short-term analgesia.
What are alpha-2 agonists?
This inhalant has faster recovery than isoflurane.
What is sevoflurane?
These drugs take months to reach therapeutic levels.
What are bromides?
These drugs enhance GABA and reduce anxiety quickly.
What are benzodiazepines?
This drug has a "ceiling effect" limiting analgesia.
What is butorphanol (or buprenorphine)?
This drug reverses dexmedetomidine.
What is atipamazole?
These systems are most affected (major risk) during anesthesia.
What are the cardiovascular and respiratory systems?
This newer drug must often be given every 8 hours.
What is levetiracetam?
This is essential to combine with behavior drugs for success.
What is behavior modification training?