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A positive inotropic drug has what effect?
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Increase force of myocardial contraction
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Cardiac glycosides (digitalis drugs) are orginally derived from which plant?
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Foxglove
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Which sympathetic nervous system receptor causes bronchodilation when stimulated?
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Beta 2
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What two effects does dobutamine have on the heart?
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Positive inotropic and postive chronotropic
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What 3 positive effects does Pimobendan (Vetmedin) have?
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Positive inotropic, peripheral vasodilation, no increase in oxygen demand for the heart
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How does lidocaine act as an antiarrhythmic?
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As a membrane stabilizer
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Atenolol and propranolol are what type of antiarrhythmics?
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Beta blockers
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Diltiazem is used to treat arrhythmias and hypertension how?
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Blocking calcium channels
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Benazepril (Fortekor) is what drug class? Hint: It helps to reduce afterload on the heart
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ACE inhibitors.
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Can heparin break down existing clots?
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No
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What drug is used to treat anemia due to chronic disease by stimulating the bone marrow to make more RBC?
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Erythropoietin
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When should expectorants be used?
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With a productive cough
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is what? What else can it be used for?
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A mucolytic.Acetaminophen toxicity in cats
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What is an example of a non narcotic, centrally acting cough suppressant?
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Dextromethorphan
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What drug is used to treat heaves in horses?
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Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin)
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