VETT 133 Exam 1 (wk 1-3)

Injecting a medication into what muscle group may result in damage to the sciatic nerve?

Semimembranosus/Semitendinosis (know the locations)

Transdermal medications are absorbed from the:

Skin

Which of the following characteristics describes a Therapeutic Diet?

Specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of animals with specific conditions

The substance used as a sweetener in many products including gum, candy, and baked goods and which can cause hypoglycemia due to insulin release, and possibly liver failure is:

Xylitol

Insoluble fiber can be used in dogs and cats for which of the following conditions? (Check all that apply)

-Diabetes -Obese animals - weight loss diet

Which of the following must you take into consideration for each and every patient prior to restraining the patient? (Check all that apply)

-Environmental temperature/humidity -Health status of the patient -Demeanor of patient -Procedure to be performed

Why would you want to administer a small amount of water orally after pilling an animal? (Check all that apply)

-Helps to get the pill down into the animals stomach -Helps to avoid esophagitis or ulcers

Why might a good quality canned food be better for cats than a dry food? (Check all that apply)

-Higher protein and lower carbohydrate -Can more closely mimic the natural diet of cats -Higher water content

Some possible complications which may occur when restraining a cat include: (Check all that apply)

-Hyperthermia -Injury to cat or humans -Sudden death if the cat has a medical condition, example: cardiac or respiratory disease

Why should you never allow the pet owner to restrain their own animal? (Check all that apply)

-Injury may occur to you or the owner because of improper restraint -Most owners cannot properly restrain their own animal -The animal may bite or scratch the owner who may file a lawsuit. The vast majority of the time, the injured owner will win the lawsuit.

What cells of the body rely almost exclusively on glucose for their energy needs? (Check all that apply)

-Neurons, including brain cells -Red blood cells

Which of the following should be included in a proper diet fed to working dogs? (Check all that apply)

-Nutritional requirements are similar to those needed for reproduction/lactation life stage -Fresh water available at all times -Food with higher energy, most often in the form of dietary fat

Which of the following are known as Macrominerals? (Check all that apply)

-Sodium -Phosphorus -Potassium -Calcium

Which of the following are the 3 lifestages are recognized by the AAFCO for labeling purposes? (Check all that apply)

?? -Working dogs -Senior -Adult -Reproduction -Growth

Which of the following are essential fatty acids for cats? (Check all that apply)

Arachidonic acid, lincoleic acid

When administering a medication IV, once the needle is in the vein, what should you always do first?

Aspirate the syringe to make sure that the needle is in the vein prior to injecting the medication

Starches are considered to be ___________ and are found in corn, oats, rice, and other food sources.

Complex carbohydrates

The term that describes: "An estimate of the total protein content of a feed determined by analyzing the nitrogen content of the feed. Does not take into account digestibility of the protein, profile of essential to non-essential amino acids."

Crude protein

The following characteristics refer to what type of food: -3-11% water content -Suitable for free-choice feeding -Less expensive -Usually is complete and balanced

Dry food

Administer medications by the SQ route is recommended in dehydrated or critically ill patients when immediate absorption of the drug is needed

False

Which of the following terms describes an animal that derives its energy and nutrient requirements from a diet consisting of plants only?

Herbivore

The ingestion of ____________ may result in signs of weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. These signs generally appear within 12 hours of ingestion and may last 12-48 hours.

Macadamia nuts

The term which describes: "Nutrients not required in the diet. The animal's body is able to manufacture these nutrients from foods."

Non-essential nutrients

Which of the following terms describes an animal that derives its energy and nutrient requirements from a diet consisting both plants and animals?

Omnivore

Soluble carbohydrates for dogs and cats are:

Sugars and starches that can be digested and absorbed in the small intestine

"Scruffing" can be a helpful technique used to help restrain some cats because it can cause release of endorphins which can create a calming effect for some cats.

True

Mother's milk contains all of the following: water, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals.

True

Protein is not stored in the body and is lost via feces, catabolism, metabolic process, and with skin and hair loss.

True

What vitamin is found in high concentration in the liver and oversupplementation can result in toxicity?

Vitamin A