Psychopharmacology Flashcards
(50 cards)
1
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Clomipramine: on-label usage in case of A) Storm phobia in dogs B) Separation anxiety in dogs C) Storm phobia in cats D) Separation anxiety in cats
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B) Separation anxiety in dogs
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Deprenyl: on-label usage in case of A) Hypervocalisation in cats B) Crib-biting in horses C) Separation anxiety in dogs D) Cognitive dysfunction in dogs
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D) Cognitive dysfunction in dogs
3
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In which breed is tail-chasing more frequent? A) German shepherd B) Doberman C) Cocker spaniel D) Fox terrier
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A) German shepherd
4
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Antisocial behaviour belongs to A) Cluster A B) Cluster B C) Cluster C D) Cluster D
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B) Cluster B
5
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What is not behavioural modification techniques? A) Desensitisation B) Counterconditioning C) Environmental management D) Shaping
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C) Environmental management
6
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What is Pica? A) Type of aggression B) Eating non-food items C) Personality disorder D) Coprophagia
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B) Eating non-food items
7
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Which is not behavioural abnormality? A) Feather picking B) ALD C) Hyperthyroidism D) Crib-biting
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C) Hyperthyroidism
8
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Which agent is contraindicated in the treatment of fear-related aggression? A) Benzodiazepines B) TCA C) SSRI D) Buspirone
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A) Benzodiazepines
9
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Which is not characteristic of OCD? A) Independent of the original context B) No apparent goals C) Repetitive or intense, difficult to interpret D) Storm phobia belong to this group
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D) Storm phobia belong to this group
10
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Give 3 examples of species-specific behavioural disturbances
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Eq: Cribbing, wind sucking Sus: Chain chewing/chain rooting Ca: ALD --> Acrimal Lick Dermatitis, Hypervocalisation Avian: Feather picking Fe: Hypervocalisation
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The cause of formation of ALD is A) Allergy to food components B) Allergy to flea saliva C) Constant licking of the spot D) Car sickness
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C) Constant licking of the spot
12
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TCA belongs to A) Antidepressants B) Antiaxiety drugs C) Neuroleptics D) Anaesthetics
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A) Antidepressants
13
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What is onychectomy A) Declawing B) Joint of every digit is removed C) Type of feline scratching D) Plastic nail sheaths
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A) Declawing
B) Joint of every digit is removed
14
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Which is true?
A) Voice-activated shock collars are the first tool which should be recommented in case of excessive barking
B) Citronella collars can be used in case of feline hypervocalisation
C) Citronella collars can be used in case of excessive barking
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C) Citronella collars can be used in case of excessive barking
15
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Which species may present chain rooting and chain chewing? A) Dogs B) Cats C) Horses D) Pigs
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D) Pigs
16
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Dimenhydriate can be used in case of A) Aggression B) Pica C) Car sickness D) Coprophagia
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C) Car sickness
17
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Major classes of antidepressants are (3 good answers) A) TCA B) BZD C) SSRI D) MAOi
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A) TCA
C) SSRI
D) MAOi
18
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What is the antidote for BZD-toxicosis A) No antidotes are available B) Flumazenil C) Alprazolam D) Buspirone
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B) Flumazenil
19
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Which SSRI should not be used in dogs due to the potential cardiac side effects? A) Fluoxetine B) Paroxetine C) Sertraline D) Citalopram
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D) Citalopram
20
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TCA can be used in the following conditions (multiple answers) A) Behaviours with fear and aggression B) Stereotypics C) Seizures D) Separation anxiety
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A) Behaviours with fear and aggression
B) Stereotypics
D) Separation anxiety
21
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List 5 feline behavioural problems
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- Inappropriate urination/defecation
- Spraying/marking
- Hypervocalisation
- Psychogenic alopecia
- Scratching
22
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List 5 canine behavioural problems
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- Separation anxiety
- Hypervocalisation
- Dominance aggression
- Noise phobia
- OCD
23
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Which statement is true?
A) Buspirone has significant effect on blood sugar level
B) Buspirone has significant cardiovascular effect
C) Buspirone has high protein binding
D) Buspirone causes less physical dependence compared to benzodiazepines
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D) Buspirone causes less physical dependence compared to benzodiazepines
24
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Which is true? Buspirone can be used as A) Hypnotic B) Antianxiety C) Neuroleptic D) Psychostimulant
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B) Antianxiety
25
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Muscarinergic receptors are
A) Cholinergic
B) Dopanimergic
C) alpha receptors
D) Beta receptors
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A) Cholinergic
26
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Which is a neuroleptic drug?
A) Chlorpromazine
B) Doxepin
C) Amitriptyline
D) Fluoxetine
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A) Chlorpromazine
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What is the side effect of neuroleptics in horse?
A) Cheese reaction
B) Akathisia (restlessness, constant motion)
C) Serotonin syndrome
D) Hyperthermia
B) Akathisia (restlessness, constant motion)
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Dopamine level can be increased by (multiple correct)
A) MAOi
B) AMPH
C) Neuroleptics
D) Benzodiazepines
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A) MAOi
| B) AMPH
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What can be anticholinergic side effects of TCA (multiple correct)
A) Dry mouth
B) Weight loss
C) Obstipation
D) Tardive dyskinesia
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A) Dry mouth
| C) Obstipation
30
Which statement is true?
A) Fluphenazine is a low potency antipsychotic
B) Fluphenazine has high EPS potential
C) Fluphenazine has high sedative effect
D) Fluphenazine has high vegetative effect
B) Fluphenazine has high EPS potential
31
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What is characteristic of NMS?
A) Severe muscle rigidity
B) Hypothermia
C) Low potency neuroleptics cause this
D) No fatal consequences
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A) Severe muscle rigidity
32
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Azaperone can be used
A) In pigs
B) In horses
C) In dogs
D) In cats
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A) In pigs
33
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Haloperidol can be used
A) In game capture operations
B) In psittacine birds in case of self mutilation
C) As antidepressant
D) as anti-anxiety drug
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A) In game capture operations
| B) In psittacine birds in case of self mutilation
34
Therapeutical indication of antipsychotics (multiple correct)
A) CCD
B) Prevention of self-injury
C) Horse crib-biting
D) Serious property damage caused by the dog
B) Prevention of self-injury
| D) Serious property damage caused by the dog
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What is ataraxia?
A) Indifference to stressful situations
B) Muscle spasm
C) motor restlessness
D) Irregular muscle movements
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A) Indifference to stressful situations
36
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What is the dose of Buspiron for treatment of canine anxiety?
A) 0,1 mg/kg PO BID
B) 1 mg/kg PO BID
C) 1 mg/kg PO TID
D) 10 mg/kg PO SID
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B) 1 mg/kg PO BID
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Which drug can be used according to the following protocol? 0,01-0,1 mg/kg PO as needed for panic, not to exceed 4 mg/dog/day
A) Alprazolam
B) Clomipramine
C) Selegiline
D) Naltrexone
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A) Alprazolam
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Which drug can be used for treatment of cats with pica when therapy with amitriptyline fails? (Multiple correct)
A) Clomipramine
B) Fluoxetine
C) Buspirone
D) Haloperidol
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A) Clomipramine
B) Fluoxetine
C) Buspirone
39
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TCA or SSRI should (not?) be given for at least ...... following discontinuation of selegiline
A) 6 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 1 week
D) 2 weeks
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D) 2 weeks
40
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Simultaneous application of TCA and MAOi may result in the formation of
A) NMS
B) EPS
C) Serotonin syndrome
D) Depression
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C) Serotonin syndrome
41
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Which drug(s) can be used to treat cataplexy in dogs?
A) Nortryptiline
B) Selegiline
C) Both of them
D) Neither of them
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C) Both of them
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Which statement is true for TCA (multiple correct)
A) Tertiary amines block SERT
B) Tertiary amines block NET
C) Secondary amines block SERT
D) Secondary amines block NET
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A) Tertiary amines block SERT
| D) Secondary amines block NET
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TCA side effects can be (multiple correct)
A) Obstipation
B) Dry mouth
C) Sedation
D) Hepatic necrosis
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A) Obstipation
B) Dry mouth
C) Sedation
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Clomipramine can be used in treatment of (multiple correct)
A) Psychogenic alopecia
B) ALD
C) Separation anxiety
D) Storm phobia
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A) Psychogenic alopecia
B) ALD
C) Separation anxiety
D) Storm phobia
45
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Which statement is true for doxepin?
A) Antipruritic agent
B) BZD
C) SSRI
D) TCA
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A) Antipruritic agent
| D) TCA
46
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Selegiline can be used for treatment of
A) CCD
B) Hyperadrenocorticism
C) Both
D) Neither of them
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C) Both
47
Which statement is true?
A) AMPH effect is questionable in dogs
B) Methylpenidate does not cause dependance
C) Methylpenidate can be used in dogs with cardiac failure
D) Atomoxetine can be applied simultaneously with MAOi
A) AMPH effect is questionable in dogs
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Flumazenil is a specific antidote in case of
A) BZD toxicosis
B) TCA toxicosis
C) SSRI toxicosis
D) MAOi toxicosis
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A) BZD toxicosis
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Which drug is highly likely to cause hepatic necrosis in cats?
A) Diazepam
B) Clonazepam
C) Alprazolam
D) Selegiline
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A) Diazepam
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Alprazolam can not be used
A) In glaucoma
B) In liver and kidney disease
C) In dogs
D) In cats
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A) In glaucoma
| B) In liver and kidney disease
