QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 299 



What are the uses of tincture of aconite? Give the dose of tincture of 

 aconite (a) for the horse, (b) for the dog. How long should 

 meiximuni doses be given? 



See answer to preceding question. 



It is given in doses of 15 minims to the horse and 2 minims to 

 the dog, every 15 minutes for two hours, and afterwards 30 minims 

 for the horse and 3 minims for the dog, every hour, untU the tem- 

 perature and pulse-rate are lowered. The drug should be used 

 with caution and the pulse carefully watched. The maximum dose 

 for the horse, ,% to 1% drachms, for the dog, 2 to 8 minims, should 

 not be repeated without first examining the pulse and heart. 



Give the indications for barium chloride. State the dose according to 

 the method of administration. 

 Barium chloride is indicated in obstinate constipation of the 

 horse and in colics where a quick-acting cathartic is needed. 

 Dose : 7 to 15 grains, intravenously ; 1 to 3 drachms per os. 



Name the drugs that exert the greatest effect on glandular structures. 



Pilocarpine, arecoline, belladonna, calomel, potassium iodide, 



alcohol, ammonia, antimony and potassium tartrate, aloes, apomor- 



phine, ipecac, camphor, opium, spirits nitrous ether, potassium 



nitrate, etc. 



Name the more common preparations of mercury. State the actions, 

 uses and the doses of each. 



1. Unguentum hydrargyri: Parasiticide, stimulant, antiseptic, 

 and resolvent. Used externally for mange, lice, ringworm, small 

 exostoses, etc. 



2. Hydrargyri iodidum rubrum: Resolvent and pustulant, 

 counterirritant. Used externally for splints, spavins, ringbones, 

 chronic tendinitis, enlarged bursse, enlarged joints, chronic laryn- 

 gitis, etc. 



3. Hydrargyri ehloridum mite: Laxative, cathartic, diuretic, 

 antiseptic, alterative and vermifuge; externally, desiceant, anti- 

 parasiticide, and antiseptic. Used in gastritis; icterus due to con- 

 stipation, catarrh of the duodenum or hepatic congestion; and 

 influenza. Used in combination with santonin for intestinal worms. 

 Externally, it is used in chronic eczema, itching of the sMn, and 

 thrush. Dose, % to 1 drachm. 



4. Hydrargyri ehloridum corrosivum : Corrosive, irritant poison, 

 alterative, antiseptic, and hepatic stimulant. Used externally, in 

 strength varying from 1-500 to 1-10,000, as an antiseptic for 



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