Fear-Free Module 7a

Identify two well tolerated single agent pre-visit pharmaceuticals used in cats:

Acepromazine, Tramadol

Which of the following is false about the use of benzodiazepines as PVPs:

Decrease GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) leading to behavioral calming

Ms. Porter's 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat, Tiger Lilly, was very anxious during a recent veterinary visit. To reduce Tiger Lilly's anxiety prior to her next visit, you recommend administration of a 50mg Trazodone tablet prior to travel. You advise that Trazodone be given how long prior to travel?

1-2 hours

If a natural product has demonstrated a level of efficacy, other products with the same ingredients may not be equally effective because:

All of the Above

Test dosing of a natural product in advance of a veterinary visit is recommended to:

All of the Above

What are the indicated benefits of pre-visit pharmaceuticals:

All of the above

Which of the following natural products is a tryptic hydrolysate of milk protein?

Alpha-casozepine

A pressure wrap is intended to:

Be wrapped around the dog's chest and abdomen snugly to reduce anxiety by swaddling

A synthetic analogue of a feline pheromone that may be effective in reducing FAS during veterinary visits is derived from:

Feline Cheek Glands

Dr. Smith explains to Ms. Sanchez that "Max," a very anxious six year old dachshund, would benefit from a PVP to reduce his anxiety, before he comes into the hospital for re-evaluation of this back surgery. Which PVP would you recommend?

Gabpentin

From what type of leaf is L-theanine derived:

Green tea

An ideal muzzle utilized in a Fear Free practice for a dog would be:

Loose around the snout allowing enough space for panting and treats to be passed through the muzzle

Which benzodiazepine might be safest for elderly patients or those with hepatic compromise because it has no active intermediate metabolite?

Lorazepam

Identify two well-tolerated single-agent pre-visit pharmaceuticals used in dogs:

Lorazepam, Trazodone

Tryptophan may have the greatest behavior effect if used in combination with which type of diet

Low protein

You diagnose a dog with separation anxiety and prescribe fluoxetine, resulting in improvement in clinical signs. However, the owner complains that the dog continues to be fearful when entering your veterinary hospital. You explain that:

Other drugs including Lorazepam, Gabapentin, or Clonidine may be given with SSRIs such as Fluoxetine

Which of the following is a form of chemical communication between members of a species:

Pheromones

Caution should be used when combining the drugs clomipramine, fluoxetine, or selegiline with products containing tryptophan because of the potential for adverse effects from increasing which neurotransmitter?

Serotonin

Complementary therapy refers to the use of non-pharmaceutical products and practices:

Together with conventional medicine

It is recommended to give a PVP without struggle, since a struggle may increase anxiety and arousal, and consequently reduce the effectiveness of the PVP

True