CH 22 Flashcards
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) mainly treat
Cognitive dysfunction in dogs
An example of a alpha-2 adrenergic agonist is
Dexmedetomidine
Buspirone is a
Antianxiety drug
What category is clomipramine
Antidepressant
Feline facial pheromone (FFP) is used for what
Treat urine marking or spraying
What are the side effects of pheromones
No significant side effects are noted with the use of pheromones
What are the side effects for hormones
increased appetite and/or thirst, lethargy, personality/mammary changes, diabetes mellitus, pyometra, endometrial hyperplasia, and bone marrow suppression
What happens if Dexmedetomidine gel is swallowed
Decrease its effectiveness
How do Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work
By inhibiting serotonin reuptake, resulting in increased serotonin neurotransmission
What is an example of tricyclic antidepressant (TCAs)
Clomipramine
What is Gabapentin used to treat?
Fear responses and anxiety associated with transport/examination
Azapirones differ from other anti-anxiety drugs by not causing what?
Sedation
Imepitoin is classified as
Partial benzodiazepine receptor agonist
What are the 4 types of drugs used for behavior modification
Antianxiety agents, antidepressants, hormones, and pheromones
Because of their serious side effects which drugs should be the last ones tried?
Hormones
