Veterinary Technician

Category - Pharmacology

Sally has used the following anesthetic plan for a feline orchiectomy: acepromazine, glycopyrrolate, and ketamine. Her patient is suffering from catalepsy following induction. Which medication(s) caused this condition?
  1. Glycopyrrolate
  2. Ketamine
  3. Acepromazine
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - Patients sometimes experience increased muscle tone or catalepsy following the administration of ketamine. This can be prevented by combining ketamine with a muscle relaxant such as diazepam.
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