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1
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acutely poisoned animals should be considered as…

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an emergency

may have to telephone instructions to clients

2
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removal of poison from site of absorption

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emetics

gastric lavage

enterogastric lavage

rumenotomy

purgatives (cathartics)

skin washing

3
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gastric lavage

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unconcious or anesthetized animals

lavage fluid is usually tap water +/- activated charcoal

4
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emetics are contraindicated with

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unconsciousness, corrosives, petrolium products, dehydration, signs of convulsions

5
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enterogastric lavage

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combination of stomach tube and enema

6
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purgatives (cathartics)

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saline purgatives (sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate)

mineral oil - lipid soluble toxicants, followed by saline

7
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what is the absorbant of choice

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activated charcoal

8
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how can elimination be enhanced

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fluid therapy and diuretics

urine pH modifiers

peritoneal dialysis

hemodialysis

9
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urinary acidifiers

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ammonium chloride, methionine

enhance renal excretion of weak bases

10
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urinary alkalinizers

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sodium bicarbonate

enhance secretion of weak acids (NSAIDs, phenobarb)

11
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Intravenous lipid emulsion

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advocated for treatment of toxicosis associated with lipophillic agents