12 Questions
What is the primary difference between tranquilizers and sedatives?
Tranquilizers break apart anxiety, while sedatives make an animal sleepy.
Why are tranquilizers not considered analgesics?
They do not decrease the sensation of pain.
In what situation will an animal's response to pain be decreased?
When the animal is anesthetized.
Why can tranquilizers and sedatives sometimes be used interchangeably?
Because their observed effects often overlap.
What is the key factor in determining whether an animal will respond quickly and viciously to manipulations eliciting pain?
The depth of sedation
What differentiates sedatives from tranquilizers in terms of their effect on anxiety?
Sedatives reduce anxiety, while tranquilizers do not affect it.
What is the mechanism by which phenothiazine tranquilizers produce their tranquilizing effect?
Blocking histamine (H1) receptors in the brain
Why might phenothiazines be unsafe to use in animals with hypotension?
They block alpha-1 receptors causing blood pressure to fall further
What effect can acepromazine have on motion sickness in dogs?
Relieve it due to its antiemetic properties
Why can the protrusion of the nictitating membrane (third eyelid) be alarming to clients?
It blocks vision and affects ophthalmologic examination
What is a significant difference between phenothiazine tranquilizers and some sedatives?
Sedatives have an analgesic effect, unlike phenothiazine tranquilizers
How do phenothiazine tranquilizers affect the ability of animals to respond to pain?
They allow animals to feel and respond to pain very well
Learn about the distinctions between tranquilizers and sedatives, including their effects and uses. Explore how these drugs can create a relaxed state in patients without providing significant pain relief. Understand the differences in actions and meanings between tranquilizers and sedatives.
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