Fear Free Certification Module 7A
What are the indicated benefits of pre-visit pharmaceuticals: - ANS--- To enhance behavioral
calming so pets can learn new positive responses to the veterinary hospital
-- To decrease anxiety in pets coming to their veterinarian's office for vaccines
-- To facilitate restraint for venipuncture by staff members and
-- To make veterinary visits easier for clients, thus encouraging wellness veterinary visits
Identify two well-tolerated single-agent pre-visit pharmaceuticals used in dogs: -
ANS-Lorazepam, Trazodone
Identify two well tolerated single agent pre-visit pharmaceuticals used in cats: - ANS-Trazodone,
Gabapentin
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 - ANS-True
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? - ANS-Gabapentin
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? - ANS-1-2 hours
Which benzodiazepine might be safest for elderly patients or those with hepatic compromise
because it has no active intermediate metabolite? - ANS-Lorazepam
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: - ANS-Other drugs including Lorazepam,
Gabapentin, or Clonidine may be given with SSRIs such as Fluoxetine
Which of the following is false about the use of benzodiazepines as PVPs: - ANS-Decrease
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) leading to behavioral calming
Complementary therapy refers to the use of non-pharmaceutical products and practices: -
ANS-Together with conventional medicine
What are the indicated benefits of pre-visit pharmaceuticals: - ANS--- To enhance behavioral
calming so pets can learn new positive responses to the veterinary hospital
-- To decrease anxiety in pets coming to their veterinarian's office for vaccines
-- To facilitate restraint for venipuncture by staff members and
-- To make veterinary visits easier for clients, thus encouraging wellness veterinary visits
Identify two well-tolerated single-agent pre-visit pharmaceuticals used in dogs: -
ANS-Lorazepam, Trazodone
Identify two well tolerated single agent pre-visit pharmaceuticals used in cats: - ANS-Trazodone,
Gabapentin
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 - ANS-True
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? - ANS-Gabapentin
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? - ANS-1-2 hours
Which benzodiazepine might be safest for elderly patients or those with hepatic compromise
because it has no active intermediate metabolite? - ANS-Lorazepam
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: - ANS-Other drugs including Lorazepam,
Gabapentin, or Clonidine may be given with SSRIs such as Fluoxetine
Which of the following is false about the use of benzodiazepines as PVPs: - ANS-Decrease
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) leading to behavioral calming
Complementary therapy refers to the use of non-pharmaceutical products and practices: -
ANS-Together with conventional medicine
