Veterinary Pre-medication and Sedation
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Which drug group is commonly used to produce a calming effect or sedation in veterinary patients?

  • Benzodiazepines
  • Phenothiazines (correct)
  • Alpha-2 agonists
  • Opioids

Which drug group is commonly used to provide analgesia in veterinary patients?

  • Benzodiazepines
  • Anti-cholinergics
  • Opioids (correct)
  • Alpha-2 agonists

Which drug group is commonly used to counteract unwanted effects of other anesthetic drugs in veterinary patients?

  • Benzodiazepines
  • Anti-cholinergics (correct)
  • Alpha-2 agonists
  • Opioids

In veterinary anesthesia, what is the purpose of using benzodiazepines in premedication?

<p>To produce a calming effect or sedation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug group is commonly used as an induction agent in veterinary anesthesia?

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

Which one of the following is not a drug group commonly used in premedication for veterinary patients?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of anticholinergics?

<p>They reduce salivation and respiratory secretions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug combination could induce anesthesia?

<p>Midazolam + ketamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for modifying recovery from sedation?

<p>Residual sedative effects from premedication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider when determining the sedation needed?

<p>Temperament of the animal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be thought about in relation to 'side effects' of drugs?

<p>Effects on the organ system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be allowed when administering sedation?

<p>Time for the effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential use of opioids and benzodiazepines?

<p>Premedication or co-induction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a caution to be observed with sedation?

<p>May be rousable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is sedation not essential for pre-anaesthetic medication?

<p>If the animal is calm/handleable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may reduce the stress of procedures/IV cannulation?

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

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