03 - induction agents

Question 1

(induction agents)

(guaifenesin)

1. centrally acting internuncial neuron blocker
2. produces mild sedation and muscle relaxation

Question 2

(induction agents)

(thiobarbiturates)

1. what two?

Answer 2

1. thiopental, thiamylal

Question 3

(induction agents)

(thiobarbiturates)

1. competes for protein binding sites with what?
2. don’t give both at same time why?

Answer 3

1. phenylbutazone
2. a relative overdose of the barbiturate will occur

Question 4

(induction agents)

(thiobarbiturates)

1. usually combined with what?

Answer 4

1. guaifenesin

Question 5

(induction agents)

(dissociative anesthetics (cyclohexamines))

1. what two?

Answer 5

1. ketamine and tiletamine

(both extralabel in horses)

Question 6

(induction agents)

(dissociative anesthetics (cyclohexamines))

1. less or more CV depression that barbiturates?
2. metabolized where?

Answer 6

1. less
2. liver

Question 7

(induction agents)

(propofol)

1. potent IV anesthetic
2. not FDA approved for use in horses
3. produces unconsciousness rapidly
4. last 5-10 minutes
5. recovery is smoth and rapid
6. can be used as infusion to maintain anesthesia