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CHF, arrhythmias
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What are the 2 main categories of disease cardiac drugs are used to treat?
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CHF, arrhythmias
What are the 2 main categories of disease cardiac drugs are used to treat?
False (some are used to slow the onset of signs associated with CHF)
True or false: all drugs used to treat CHF should NOT be used in cases of asymptomatic heart disease, as they may speed onset of CHF
Furosemide, spironolactone, ACE inhibitor, pimobendan
What are the 4 types of drugs used to treat CHF?
All CHF, both acute emergency setting and chronic daily control
What are the indications of furosemide?
Pulmonary edema
What type of fluid imbalance occurs most frequently with left sided CHF?
Effusions
What type of fluid imbalance occur most frequently with right sided CHF?
True
True or false: once an animal presents in an emergency setting and needs furosemide, they will likely need it chronically for daily use for the rest of their life
Inhibits Na/K/2Cl transports in thick ascending limb of LOH, causes diuresis
What is the MOA of furosemide?
True
True or false: furosemide has a "high ceiling" for use, meaning there is a wide range of doses and the higher the dose, the more the effect
Normally 1%, can induce up to 25% loss
What percentage of natriuresis of filtered Na load is normal vs. what furosemide can induce?
Excessive dosage
What are the side effects of furosemide mostly associated with?
Azotemia, weakness, dehydration, lethargy, electrolyte depletion, hypotension
What are the side effects of furosemide associated with excessive dosage?
GI upset, pancreatitis, deafness if given rapidly IV
What are some less common side effects of furosemide?
False (should NOT restrict access to water)
True or false: furosemide will induce an increase in thirst and urination, and you should restrict access to water in animals
Enalapril, lisinopril, benazepril
What are specific examples of ACE inhibitors?