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What is the common dosage of loratadine (Claritin) for animals?
What is the common dosage of loratadine (Claritin) for animals?
- 1mg/lb
- 5-10mg PO Q12H
- 5-10mg PO Q24H (correct)
- 10-15mg PO Q24H
What is the most common use of antihistamines in animals?
What is the most common use of antihistamines in animals?
- Treatment of heartworm disease
- Control of blood sugar levels
- Treatment of bacterial infections
- Sedation for travel and prevention of motion sickness (correct)
What are the most common side effects of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) in animals?
What are the most common side effects of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) in animals?
- Increased appetite
- Decreased heart rate
- Hair loss
- Sedation and drowsiness (correct)
What is the most common side effect of cetirizine (Zyrtec) in animals?
What is the most common side effect of cetirizine (Zyrtec) in animals?
Why is it advised not to give aspirin to animals?
Why is it advised not to give aspirin to animals?
Which species of animals find cetirizine (Zyrtec) to taste terrible and may foam at the mouth?
Which species of animals find cetirizine (Zyrtec) to taste terrible and may foam at the mouth?
What is the common use of antihistamines as an adjunctive treatment in animals?
What is the common use of antihistamines as an adjunctive treatment in animals?
What is the most common side effect of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) in cats?
What is the most common side effect of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) in cats?
What is the primary use of antihistamines in animals?
What is the primary use of antihistamines in animals?
What is the common dosage of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) for animals?
What is the common dosage of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) for animals?
What is the preferred drug for antitussive therapy in cats?
What is the preferred drug for antitussive therapy in cats?
What is the recommended dose of thyroid supplementation for dogs?
What is the recommended dose of thyroid supplementation for dogs?
Which drug is commonly used to treat hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?
Which drug is commonly used to treat hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?
Why must cats have prednisolone instead of prednisone?
Why must cats have prednisolone instead of prednisone?
What is the recommended dose of phenobarbital for anticonvulsant therapy in dogs?
What is the recommended dose of phenobarbital for anticonvulsant therapy in dogs?
Which anticonvulsant medication does not require blood monitoring?
Which anticonvulsant medication does not require blood monitoring?
Why is oral tramadol now typically only used in conjunction with an NSAID?
Why is oral tramadol now typically only used in conjunction with an NSAID?
What is the recommended dose of gabapentin for sedation in cats?
What is the recommended dose of gabapentin for sedation in cats?
What is the safe dose of Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen + codeine) for use in animals?
What is the safe dose of Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen + codeine) for use in animals?
Which drug is specifically mentioned as being used for chronic osteoarthritis pain?
Which drug is specifically mentioned as being used for chronic osteoarthritis pain?
Which medication is indicated for preventing PTE/thromboembolic disease associated with ITP, IMHA, and cardiac disease in dogs?
Which medication is indicated for preventing PTE/thromboembolic disease associated with ITP, IMHA, and cardiac disease in dogs?
Which medication has specific guidelines for use in cats and dogs?
Which medication has specific guidelines for use in cats and dogs?
Which class of medication is commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals?
Which class of medication is commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in veterinary medicine and has common gastrointestinal side effects and specific drug-related risks?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in veterinary medicine and has common gastrointestinal side effects and specific drug-related risks?
Which is a commonly used cardiovascular drug for animals?
Which is a commonly used cardiovascular drug for animals?
Which topical medication has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
Which topical medication has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
Which medication is unsafe for use in animals despite being marketed for dogs?
Which medication is unsafe for use in animals despite being marketed for dogs?
Which medication is commonly used for urinary pain control in animals?
Which medication is commonly used for urinary pain control in animals?
Which medication is commonly used for appetite stimulation in veterinary medicine?
Which medication is commonly used for appetite stimulation in veterinary medicine?
Which medication is indicated for use in cats and dogs, but has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
Which medication is indicated for use in cats and dogs, but has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
What is the primary use of amantadine in veterinary medicine?
What is the primary use of amantadine in veterinary medicine?
Why is prednisolone preferred over prednisone in cats?
Why is prednisolone preferred over prednisone in cats?
Which medication is commonly used for appetite stimulation in veterinary medicine?
Which medication is commonly used for appetite stimulation in veterinary medicine?
What is the recommended dose of levetiracetam (Keppra) for anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the recommended dose of levetiracetam (Keppra) for anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the common side effect of phenobarbital in dogs for anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the common side effect of phenobarbital in dogs for anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the primary use of oral tramadol in animals now?
What is the primary use of oral tramadol in animals now?
What is the safe dose of gabapentin for sedation in cats?
What is the safe dose of gabapentin for sedation in cats?
What is the most common use of butorphanol in veterinary medicine?
What is the most common use of butorphanol in veterinary medicine?
Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?
Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?
What is the recommended dose of zonisamide for anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the recommended dose of zonisamide for anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the common dosage of cetirizine (Zyrtec) for animals?
What is the common dosage of cetirizine (Zyrtec) for animals?
What is the most common side effect of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) in cats?
What is the most common side effect of diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) in cats?
What is the common use of antihistamines as an adjunctive treatment in animals?
What is the common use of antihistamines as an adjunctive treatment in animals?
What is the recommended dose of gabapentin for sedation in cats?
What is the recommended dose of gabapentin for sedation in cats?
Which medication is indicated for use in cats and dogs, but has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
Which medication is indicated for use in cats and dogs, but has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
What is the safe dose of Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen + codeine) for use in animals?
What is the safe dose of Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen + codeine) for use in animals?
Which medication is unsafe for use in animals despite being marketed for dogs?
Which medication is unsafe for use in animals despite being marketed for dogs?
What is the common use of antihistamines in animals?
What is the common use of antihistamines in animals?
What is the most common use of antihistamines as an adjunctive treatment in animals?
What is the most common use of antihistamines as an adjunctive treatment in animals?
What is the recommended dose of loratadine (Claritin) for animals?
What is the recommended dose of loratadine (Claritin) for animals?
What is the primary concern with using aspirin for dogs?
What is the primary concern with using aspirin for dogs?
Which of the following medications is unsafe for use in animals despite being marketed for dogs?
Which of the following medications is unsafe for use in animals despite being marketed for dogs?
What is the primary indication for using aspirin in dogs?
What is the primary indication for using aspirin in dogs?
Which of the following medications have specific guidelines for use in cats and dogs?
Which of the following medications have specific guidelines for use in cats and dogs?
Which class of medication is commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals?
Which class of medication is commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in veterinary medicine and has common gastrointestinal side effects and specific drug-related risks?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in veterinary medicine and has common gastrointestinal side effects and specific drug-related risks?
Which of the following is a commonly used cardiovascular drug for animals?
Which of the following is a commonly used cardiovascular drug for animals?
Which of the following is indicated for use in cats and dogs, but has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
Which of the following is indicated for use in cats and dogs, but has specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species?
Which medication is commonly used for urinary pain control in animals?
Which medication is commonly used for urinary pain control in animals?
Which of the following medications is commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals?
Which of the following medications is commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals?
Study Notes
Veterinary Medication Overview
- Aspirin for dogs carries a high risk of GI ulceration, even at "safe" doses
- Doggy aspirin is marketed, but still unsafe for use in animals
- Aspirin is indicated only for preventing PTE/thromboembolic disease associated with ITP, IMHA, and cardiac disease
- NSAIDs like acetaminophen and ibuprofen have specific guidelines for use in cats and dogs
- Commonly used GI drugs for animals include Miralax, canned pumpkin, loperamide, and Pepto Bismol
- Topical medications like Neosporin and hydrocortisone have specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species
- Glucosamine/chondroitin and fish oils are commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals
- Most commonly used classes of medications in veterinary medicine include antibiotics, ocular, cardiac, immunosuppressive, respiratory, appetite stimulants, endocrine, anti-fungals, anti-convulsants, urinary pain control, anti-nausea, and behavioral modification
- Antibiotics like amoxicillin, clindamycin, and metronidazole are commonly used in veterinary medicine
- Antibiotics have common gastrointestinal side effects and specific drug-related risks
- Common cardiovascular drugs for animals include amlodipine, ACE inhibitors, clopidogrel, digoxin, and diltiazem
- Pimobendan, lidocaine, and sildenafil are also used as cardiovascular drugs in animals
Veterinary Medication Overview
- Aspirin for dogs carries a high risk of GI ulceration, even at "safe" doses
- Doggy aspirin is marketed, but still unsafe for use in animals
- Aspirin is indicated only for preventing PTE/thromboembolic disease associated with ITP, IMHA, and cardiac disease
- NSAIDs like acetaminophen and ibuprofen have specific guidelines for use in cats and dogs
- Commonly used GI drugs for animals include Miralax, canned pumpkin, loperamide, and Pepto Bismol
- Topical medications like Neosporin and hydrocortisone have specific cautions for use in cats and exotic species
- Glucosamine/chondroitin and fish oils are commonly used but not FDA regulated for animals
- Most commonly used classes of medications in veterinary medicine include antibiotics, ocular, cardiac, immunosuppressive, respiratory, appetite stimulants, endocrine, anti-fungals, anti-convulsants, urinary pain control, anti-nausea, and behavioral modification
- Antibiotics like amoxicillin, clindamycin, and metronidazole are commonly used in veterinary medicine
- Antibiotics have common gastrointestinal side effects and specific drug-related risks
- Common cardiovascular drugs for animals include amlodipine, ACE inhibitors, clopidogrel, digoxin, and diltiazem
- Pimobendan, lidocaine, and sildenafil are also used as cardiovascular drugs in animals
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Test your knowledge on veterinary medication with this comprehensive overview. Explore the use of medications in animals, including antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, NSAIDs, and common GI medications. Understand the specific cautions and guidelines for administering various medications to ensure the well-being of your furry patients.
