6 GI Drugs

In managing gastrointestinal (GI) patients, which therapeutic intervention is often considered the MOST crucial?

What is the primary difference between replacement fluids and maintenance fluids in treating GI patients?

When administering intravenous potassium to a patient with hypokalemia, what is the MOST critical precaution to take?

Which clinical finding would indicate that a patient is approximately 6-7% dehydrated?

A 7-week-old puppy is vomiting due to parvovirus. Considering the patient's age, which anti-emetic should be avoided?

A dog with a history of ingesting foreign objects presents with vomiting. Radiographs do not reveal an obstruction. Which anti-emetic would be LEAST appropriate?

What is the MOST important consideration when prescribing anti-emetics, especially in cases where the underlying cause of vomiting is not immediately clear?

Why is famotidine considered more potent than cimetidine as an H2 blocker?

What is the MOST significant consideration when administering H2 blockers like famotidine or cimetidine to patients with GI issues?

In what scenario is misoprostol primarily indicated as a gastroprotectant?

What class of medication does Chlorpromazine belong to and what receptors does it antagonize to prevent vomiting?

Why are Tetracyclines and Fluoroquinolones like Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin, administered with caution with Sucralfate?

In the context of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS), what is the MOST critical consideration when deciding whether to use antibiotics?

What potential effect does misoprostol have that warrants caution in women who are handling the medication?

Which of the following appetite stimulants is safe to use in cats with chronic kidney disease?

What distinguishes capromorelin from mirtazapine in terms of their mechanisms as appetite stimulants?

When should you use caution with compounded products?

What would MOST warrant the use of intravenous fluids?

What do high levels of potassium potentially indicate?

What amount should insensible (feces, respiratory) losses be accounted for when calculating the amount of fluids that should be given to a patient?

Why is Ondansetron a consideration as an anti-emetic?

What property of Metoclopramide warrants caution in pancreatitis patients?

When should you avoid using Maropitant?

Which antiemetic requires the administration to be intravenous slowly?

Why is it important to use caution when administering Omeprazole?

What are some adverse effects of Mirtazapine?

What effects warrant use for Sucralfate for healing GI tract?

What does Mirtazapine do to help stimulate appetite?

What is NOT a sign or symptom of dehydration?

What is a major contraindication for Metoclopramide?

What does the fluid replacement formula Body weight (kgs) x percent dehydrated/100 tell you?

Why should you monitor a patients body weight during fluid monitoring?

In dogs, what is the oral dosage for Maropitant PO daily for motion sickness?

What medication should be given with Piroxicam?

What does fluid bolus refer to?

Which of the following can happen if you mix Ondansetron with metoclopramide?

A patient presents with signs of hypovolemic shock and requires immediate fluid resuscitation. Considering the principles of fluid therapy in gastrointestinal patients, which of the following crystalloid fluid types would be the MOST appropriate initial choice for a rapid bolus?

A 9-year-old cat with chronic kidney disease and concurrent gastritis is prescribed famotidine. Which of the following adjustments to the standard famotidine administration should be considered in this patient?

In a canine patient diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and persistent vomiting, metoclopramide is being considered as an anti-emetic. What is the PRIMARY pharmacological concern regarding the use of metoclopramide in this specific clinical scenario?

A client is prescribed misoprostol for their dog receiving long-term piroxicam therapy. Which of the following instructions is MOST critical to convey to the client regarding the safe handling and administration of misoprostol?

A 14-year-old cat with a history of chronic kidney disease and inappetence is being considered for appetite stimulant therapy. Considering the patient's comorbidities, which of the following appetite stimulants would be the SAFEST initial choice?

A dog is diagnosed with parvoviral enteritis and is experiencing severe, intractable vomiting. While maropitant and ondansetron are both effective anti-emetics, what is a potential ADVANTAGE of choosing maropitant over ondansetron in this specific case?

A veterinarian is formulating a fluid therapy plan for a dehydrated dog. They have calculated the replacement fluid volume and the maintenance fluid rate. To ensure accurate fluid administration and monitoring, what is the MOST critical next step in refining this fluid plan?

When considering the use of sucralfate in a patient receiving oral doxycycline for a concurrent condition, what is the PRIMARY rationale for staggering the administration of these two medications?

In the context of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS) in dogs, a study demonstrated 'no significant difference between treatment groups concerning mortality rate, dropout rate, duration of hospitalization, or severity of clinical signs' when comparing antibiotics to placebo. Based on this evidence, what is the MOST appropriate clinical implication for antibiotic use in typical AHDS cases?

A dog presents with motion sickness, and maropitant is chosen for oral administration. To optimize the efficacy of maropitant for motion sickness prevention, what is the MOST important instruction to provide to the owner regarding administration timing?

When comparing omeprazole and famotidine for the treatment of gastric ulceration, which statement accurately reflects a key pharmacological difference that influences clinical decision-making?

A patient receiving pantoprazole intravenously for severe gastritis develops diarrhea. What is the MOST likely mechanism by which pantoprazole could contribute to this adverse effect?

In a dog with suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, radiographs are inconclusive, and further diagnostics are pending. Considering anti-emetic therapy, which of the following anti-emetics would be LEAST appropriate to administer at this stage?

When calculating fluid replacement for a 10 kg dog estimated to be 7% dehydrated using the formula 'Body weight (kgs) x percent dehydration / 100', the result is 0.7. What is the CLINICAL INTERPRETATION of this value in the context of fluid therapy?

A veterinary nurse is administering intravenous potassium chloride (KCl) supplementation to a hypokalemic patient. Which of the following administration techniques is MOST critical to prevent potential life-threatening complications?

A dog receiving piroxicam for transitional cell carcinoma is prescribed misoprostol as a gastroprotectant. What is the PRIMARY mechanism by which misoprostol provides gastroprotection in this scenario?

When considering the use of compounded medications in veterinary practice, especially for gastrointestinal drugs, what is the MOST significant concern regarding their use compared to commercially available, FDA-approved products?

In a patient exhibiting clinical signs consistent with 6-7% dehydration, which combination of physical examination findings would be MOST indicative of this dehydration level?

A client reports that their cat, recently started on mirtazapine transdermal ointment for appetite stimulation, is exhibiting increased vocalization and agitation. What is the MOST appropriate initial recommendation to manage these adverse effects?