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what is the MOA of insoluble Ca oxalate? what are some expected CS?

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MOA: penetration via needle shaped Ca-oxalate crystals
CS: Local mechanical damage, GI signs

2
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Soluble Oxalate MOA? CS?

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MOA: Precipitation of Ca-oxalates in soft tissues -> Hypocalcemia and kidney damage
CS: Hypocalcemia and kidney damage

3
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Isocupressic acid MOA? CS?

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MOA: vasoconstriction -> decrease uterine blood flow -> release of fetal cortisol -> abortions
CS: abortions in cattle

4
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Quinone MoA? CS?

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MOA: Primary photosensitization
CS: Dermal- Erythema, pruritus, edema, necrosis of the skin, secondary bacterial infections

5
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Tannic acid MOA? CS?

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MOA: Tissue damage, GI lesions and kidney damage
CS: Cattle- constipation, brown urine, atony, anorexia, depression; Monogastrics- GI signs

6
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Titerpene acid MOA? CS?

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MOA: Liver damage and hepatic photosenstization
CS: depression, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, icterus, photophobia, erythema, swelling, necrosis and sloughing of skin

7
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Chinese evergreen, Dumbcane, devil’s ivy, philodendrons have what toxin? what are some other plants?

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Insoluble Ca oxalate

Peace lily, Umbrella tree, Fishtail palm

8
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what plants have Quinone toxin?

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St. Johns’ wort and buckwheat

9
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Tannic acid plants?

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Pride of Barbados, Oak

10
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Titerpene acid plants?

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Lantana

11
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Isocupressic acid plants?

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Ponderossa Pine, Monterey Cypress

12
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Soluble oxalate plants?

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Halogenton, Greasewood, Pigweed, Sorrel and Soursop