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Which two drugs are contraindicated in animals with a history of seizures?
Which two drugs are contraindicated in animals with a history of seizures?
Which anesthetic breathing system allows for the greatest environmental freshness of gas during maintenance?
Which anesthetic breathing system allows for the greatest environmental freshness of gas during maintenance?
Which drug should not be used in cases with high intracranial pressure?
Which drug should not be used in cases with high intracranial pressure?
What effect did acepromazine previously have on seizure activity that has been proven incorrect?
What effect did acepromazine previously have on seizure activity that has been proven incorrect?
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What is the typical cause of prolonged recoveries following anesthesia with thiopental in Greyhounds?
What is the typical cause of prolonged recoveries following anesthesia with thiopental in Greyhounds?
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Which of the following inhalation anesthetic systems has the least efficient use of fresh gas flow?
Which of the following inhalation anesthetic systems has the least efficient use of fresh gas flow?
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What is a common misconception regarding phenobarbital in the context of seizures?
What is a common misconception regarding phenobarbital in the context of seizures?
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Which of the following anesthetics is contraindicated for animals with a history of asthma?
Which of the following anesthetics is contraindicated for animals with a history of asthma?
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Which regional nerve block prevents blinking in horses to facilitate complete ophthalmic examination?
Which regional nerve block prevents blinking in horses to facilitate complete ophthalmic examination?
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How can laryngospasms in cats be effectively prevented during anesthetic induction?
How can laryngospasms in cats be effectively prevented during anesthetic induction?
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Which inhalant anesthetic has the lowest minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)?
Which inhalant anesthetic has the lowest minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)?
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What is the purpose of the auriculopalpebral nerve during ocular examinations in horses?
What is the purpose of the auriculopalpebral nerve during ocular examinations in horses?
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What is the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) used to measure?
What is the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) used to measure?
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What is the role of topically applied lidocaine prior to intubation in cats?
What is the role of topically applied lidocaine prior to intubation in cats?
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Which inhalant anesthetic is noted for having the highest minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)?
Which inhalant anesthetic is noted for having the highest minimum alveolar concentration (MAC)?
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Which of the following is considered a challenge associated with feline anesthesia?
Which of the following is considered a challenge associated with feline anesthesia?
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What is the primary reason that commercial topical preparations of benzocaine should be avoided?
What is the primary reason that commercial topical preparations of benzocaine should be avoided?
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Which statement best defines neuropathic pain?
Which statement best defines neuropathic pain?
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What are two common phenomena associated with neuropathic pain?
What are two common phenomena associated with neuropathic pain?
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Which medication is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain in veterinary patients?
Which medication is commonly used to treat neuropathic pain in veterinary patients?
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What is a typical description of neuropathic pain experienced by patients?
What is a typical description of neuropathic pain experienced by patients?
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In treating a dog with a lick granuloma using gabapentin, which side effect is most frequently reported by clients?
In treating a dog with a lick granuloma using gabapentin, which side effect is most frequently reported by clients?
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What condition can be exacerbated by the use of benzocaine preparations in animals?
What condition can be exacerbated by the use of benzocaine preparations in animals?
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Which factor does NOT typically contribute to the development of neuropathic pain?
Which factor does NOT typically contribute to the development of neuropathic pain?
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What is the fresh gas flow rate for a closed anesthetic rebreathing system?
What is the fresh gas flow rate for a closed anesthetic rebreathing system?
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Which flow rate characterizes the semi-closed anesthetic systems?
Which flow rate characterizes the semi-closed anesthetic systems?
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Which condition contraindicates the use of ketamine in dogs?
Which condition contraindicates the use of ketamine in dogs?
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What is the primary concern if an endotracheal tube is placed too long?
What is the primary concern if an endotracheal tube is placed too long?
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What is a potential adverse effect of ketamine use in dogs?
What is a potential adverse effect of ketamine use in dogs?
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For which of the following conditions is ketamine NOT recommended?
For which of the following conditions is ketamine NOT recommended?
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What can result from increased length of an endotracheal tube?
What can result from increased length of an endotracheal tube?
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What is the primary effect of delivering high fresh gas flow rates in anesthetic systems?
What is the primary effect of delivering high fresh gas flow rates in anesthetic systems?
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What is the most commonly seen side effect of gabapentin?
What is the most commonly seen side effect of gabapentin?
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Which substance found in human gabapentin elixir should not be used in veterinary patients due to its harmful effects?
Which substance found in human gabapentin elixir should not be used in veterinary patients due to its harmful effects?
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How does hyperalgesia differ from hypoalgesia?
How does hyperalgesia differ from hypoalgesia?
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What mediators are involved in the inflammatory response amplifying pain during hyperalgesia?
What mediators are involved in the inflammatory response amplifying pain during hyperalgesia?
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What is allodynia?
What is allodynia?
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What role do nociceptors play in the phenomenon of hyperalgesia?
What role do nociceptors play in the phenomenon of hyperalgesia?
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Which of the following is an incorrect statement about pain?
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about pain?
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Which condition is characterized by an exaggerated response to normally painful stimuli?
Which condition is characterized by an exaggerated response to normally painful stimuli?
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Study Notes
Contraindicated Drugs in Cases of Seizures
- Ketamine and xylazine are contraindicated in animals with a history of seizures.
- Acepromazine was previously thought to decrease seizure thresholds, but this is now known to be incorrect.
- Thiopental is contraindicated in animals with a history of asthma because it can cause apnea and in Greyhounds because they have prolonged recoveries with this drug.
- Thiopental is currently unavailable in the U.S. and Canada.
- Morphine should not be used in cases of high intracranial pressure.
- Diazepam and phenobarbital are used to treat seizures.
Anesthetic Breathing System Flow Rates
- Nonrebreathing systems have no remixing of inhaled and exhaled gasses.
- Nonrebreathing systems operate at high fresh gas flows of 100-300 ml/kg/min.
- Closed rebreathing systems only deliver enough fresh gas to meet an animal's metabolic needs.
- Closed rebreathing system flow rates are approximately 5-10 ml/kg/min, depending on animal size.
- Semi-closed and partial rebreathing systems are the same and run at intermediate flow rates of approximately 10 ml/kg/min (large animals) and 30 ml/kg/min (small animals).
Ketamine Contraindictions
- Ketamine can cause seizures in some dogs and should not be used in dogs with epilepsy.
- Ketamine is contraindicated in dogs with increased intraocular pressure (like glaucoma).
- Ketamine can cause respiratory depression.
- Other contraindications for ketamine use include prior hypersensitivity reactions, animals to be used for human consumption, ketamine used alone for general anesthesia, and increased CSF pressure or head trauma.
- When using ketamine in cats, protect their eyes with ophthalmic ointment because they remain open.
Endotracheal Tube Placement
- If an endotracheal tube is inserted too far into the airway, it can direct ventilation to only one lung, cutting the gas administration in half and making it difficult to keep the patient sedated.
- An endotracheal tube that is too long can increase mechanical dead space.
Auriculopalpebral Nerve Block
- The auriculopalpebral nerve, located along the dorsal zygomatic arch, provides motor innervation to the upper orbicularis oculi muscle.
- Anesthesia of this nerve prevents the horse from blinking and allows for a complete ophthalmic examination.
- The frontal nerve provides sensory innervation to the upper eyelid.
Preventing Laryngospasms in Cats
- Laryngospasms can be prevented by applying lidocaine gel or spray to the larynx before attempting intubation.
- Topical lidocaine requires 15-20 seconds to take effect.
- Laryngeal spasm can occur in cats, small ruminants, and swine.
Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)
- MAC is the minimum concentration of inhalant anesthetic in the alveolar gas necessary to prevent a physical response to surgical stimulation in 50% of animals.
- MAC is a measure of anesthetic potency.
- Desflurane has the highest MAC.
Neuropathic Pain
- Neuropathic pain (NP) is a painful response caused by damage to neural tissue.
- NP can result from direct injury to nerve tissue or indirectly from the inflammatory and neurochemical response to injury of non-neural tissue.
- Symptoms of NP include burning, shooting, or stabbing pain.
- NP is often associated with chronic pain, but is now believed to also develop as an acute pain.
- Many medications are used to treat NP, including gabapentin.
Gabapentin Side Effects
- Sleepiness is the most common side effect of gabapentin, generally at higher doses.
Hyperalgesia
- Hyperalgesia is an increased response to a stimulus that normally produces pain.
- Damaged areas develop an exaggerated response or hypersensitivity to painful stimuli.
- Inflammatory mediators, like bradykinins, cytokines, serotonin, and histamine from activated inflammatory cells, amplify the inflammatory response and resulting pain.
- Allodynia is the triggering of a painful response by stimuli that are not normally painful.
- Hypoalgesia is a decreased response to normally painful stimuli.
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This quiz covers important guidelines regarding contraindicated drugs in cases of seizures and the effective use of anesthetic breathing systems. Test your knowledge on veterinary pharmacology and anesthesia principles essential for safe clinical practices. It's a must for veterinary professionals and students aspiring to understand essential anesthetic protocols.