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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ketamine</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of anticholinergics?

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

    Which drug combination could induce anesthesia?

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

    What is a consideration for modifying recovery from sedation?

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

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

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

    What should be allowed when administering sedation?

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

    What is a potential use of opioids and benzodiazepines?

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

    What is a caution to be observed with sedation?

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

    When is sedation not essential for pre-anaesthetic medication?

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

    What may reduce the stress of procedures/IV cannulation?

    <p>Premedication</p> Signup and view all the answers

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