Vet Tech Comp Exam 1
The vet tech is restraining a fractious cat for a blood sample. which sign should the veterinary tech monitor to ensure the patient remains stable?
-respiratory rate
What is the correct sequence of teeth in the maxillary right arcade of a feline based on the modified triad system?
101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108, 109
the medical gas supply company requests notification when the E cylinder tank reaches half capacity what psi is it if its half full
1100
The veterinarian orders a 250mg/5ml concentration of cephalexin oral suspension to be given at a dose of 3 ml TID for 10 days what is the correct number of mg per dose and what is the total dose in ml for the entire 10 day period?
150 mg per dose ; 90 ml total dose
A canine patient with lyme disease is prescribed 175 mg of doxycycline sid for 25 days the pharmacy has both 50 mg and 100 mg tablets of doxycycline stocked. how should this medication be dispensed
25 tabs of 100 mg and 37.5 tabs of 50 mg
In which case is it necessary emergent surgery without prior stabilization?
5 year old neutered male great dane with bloating retching pale mucous membranes and tachycardia
A 6 year old thoroughbred is undergoing an orthopedic procedure to correct a fractured stifile how many hours does this horse need to be without food before the procedure?
6 hours
In orthopedic surgery which reversal agent is preferred concomitant to IV metetomidine administration for anesthesia and pain?
Atipamezole
Which abbreviation on a prescription label indicates that the medication should be taken twice daily
BID
Which opioids is an agonist and is also an antagonist?
Butorphanol
Which species is intubated by digital palpation?
Cattle
Which agency serves as the regulatory body for controlled substances?
DEA
Which condition is most likely to necessitate the placement of a chest tube?
Diaphragmatic hernia
while performing surgery for a foreign body excision the surgeon requests forceps to clamp off the intestines which type of forceps is needed for this task?
Doyen
A veterinarian administers ketoconazole to a canine patient for the treatment of blastomycosis and requests a follow up visit in two weeks for blood work. which explanation should the veterinary technician provide the owner in order to explain the importance of the follow up visit?
Ketoconazole is hepatotoxic, so liver enzymes must be monitored
Which part of the equine mouth plays a prehensile role?
Lips
A 9-year old terrier is undergoing preoperative labs for dental extractions next week. The doctor requests a cystocentesis to collect a specimen for urinalysis. After palpating the abdomen, the technician feels that the bladder is rather small and difficult to locate. what should the tech do next?
Use the ultrasound machine to view the exact size and location of the bladder
which fecal flotation is preferred when testing for the presence of giardia?
Zinc sulfate
In order to ensure the analyzers used to run blood work are accurate for every species what should the vet tech use to compared validation?
a control sample for every species
How deep should the incision be made when inserting a catheter for diagnostic peritoneal lavage for suspected peritonitis?
abdominal fascial
A 10 month old labrador retriever is awaiting gastrointestinal surgery for the removal of a corn cob that was ingested and is now stuck. which preoperative step should be performed first?
begin fluid therapy in case the patient is dehydrated
Which is an example of a violation of a laboratory safety procedures?
breaking a beaker containing a toxic substance and cleaning the spill and broken glass before returning to work
A 0.1 mL dose of 2% lidocaine is sufficient to prevent laryngospasm during intubation of which species?
cats
which is the most important at home product to recommend for owners of a canine with stage 4 periodontal disease?
chlorhexidine rinse
Which class of drug will exhibit a parasympathomimetic effect on gastrointestinal motility?
cholinergics
Which heat source is the best choice for a 6 month old yorkie with a temp of 99 f
circulating blanket
When disinfecting anesthetic equipment which disinfectant is an effective sterillizing agent but requires special equipment for safe use?
ethylene oxide gas
How often should physiologic parameters be assessed during anesthetic procedures?
every 5 minutes
When educating clients regarding insulin, which explanation is most appropriate?
house insulin in the refrigerator
Which type of drug can convert from a liquid to a gas and be eliminated in the blood?
inhalant
Which is a common complication when intubating felines?
laryngospasm
Which position of restraint is preferred when performing venipuncture on a cat in the left femoral vein?
left lateral
Which is an advantage of monofilament sutures over multifilament sutures?
lower incidence of infection
the spirochete borrelia burgdorfei causes which disease?
lyme
Which bacterial organism is associated with contagious conjunctivitis in cattle? (pinkeye)
moraxella bovis
Which kind of pain is demonstrated in a dog flinching because of a burr stuck in his paw?
nociceptive
Which agent causes mitosis?
opiods
Which type of parasite is most commonly detected by cleaning the ear with a cotton swap ?
otodectes cynotis
With the patient in lateral recumbancy for a dental prophylaxis, which additional precaution will provide the most protection from aspiration pneumonia?
packing the oropharynx with a laparotomy sponge
The veterinary has instructed the vet tech to administer doxorubicin 6- year- old golden the tech places 22 gauge iv catheter on the first attempt and administers the drug 24 hours later the patient returns to the hospital with swelling in the leg what caused this?
perivascular route was used
Which process will ensure that surgical and other materials have been adequately sterilized?
place one indicator inside the pack or material and one on the outside of the wrap
Which body part requires the reflectance or reflective probe sensor when performing pulse oximetry
rectum
which is a component of a bain non rebreathing anesthetic circuit?
reservoir bag
A 10-year-old canine exhibits a pulse of rate 80 and a resp rate of 8 pupils are centrally position jaw tone is slack and reflexes are absent what stage and plane is this?
stage 3 plane 3
Which brushing technique should be used after periodontal surgery?
stillman
A 8-year-old labrador retriver has undergone surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. the post-operative nurse is advised to watch the patient for signs of pain which sign/ symptom is the patient likely to experience?
tachycardia
Which essential amino acid must be added to all feline food?
taurine
When acquiring a lateral view of a small animal abdomen what are the recommended borders of collimation?
the caudal aspect of T 1 and the greater trochanter caudally
Which statement is true regarding a feline patient with a type A blood?
the patient cannot receive AB or B blood
