Workshop cases - GDV, Triple and Quads

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Which of the following drugs is commonly used for analgesia in cats?

  • Gabapentin (correct)
  • OTM
  • Dexmedetomidine
  • Feliway

What is the purpose of the Quad approach in neutering kittens?

  • To prevent delayed recovery
  • To provide analgesia
  • To induce anesthesia
  • To reduce the duration of anesthesia (correct)

Which opioid is typically used in the Quad approach?

  • Midazolam
  • Butorphanol (correct)
  • Dexmedetomidine
  • Medetomidine

What is the volume of medetomidine required for an 800g kitten?

<p>1 ml (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does the Quad approach last?

<p>20 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should the cat be intubated during the Quad approach?

<p>Yes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tubes should be used for intubation during the Quad approach?

<p>Thin silicone tubes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common reason for cats not waking up from anesthesia?

<p>Hypothermia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of Nell, the Labrador?

<p>38 kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Nell coming in for xrays of both stifles and hips?

<p>She is becoming lame (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should be avoided in animals that are epileptic due to its potential to lower the seizure threshold?

<p>Acepromazine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate dosing strategy for an overweight animal undergoing anesthesia?

<p>Dose based on the animal's lean bodyweight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended analgesic medication for stabilizing a dog with GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus)?

<p>Methadone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in stabilizing a dog with GDV?

<p>Insert a stomach tube to decompress the stomach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate anesthesia plan for a dog with GDV?

<p>Administer midazolam and alfaxalone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of giving acepromazine to animals that are epileptic?

<p>Decreased seizure threshold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate medication for treating seizures in a dog with GDV?

<p>Diazepam (IV) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosing strategy for anesthesia in a Labrador weighing 74kg?

<p>Dose based on the Labrador's lean bodyweight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate triage and initial management plan for a Dogue de Bordeaux presenting with unproductive retching and a distended abdomen?

<p>Insert a stomach tube to decompress the stomach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate fluid therapy for a dog with GDV?

<p>Crystalloids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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