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A dosage of 2 tbs BID requires approximately:
1 qt for a 16-day supply
A 10-cc syringe can hold:
10 mL
A solution of 45 gr/30 mL contains approximately:
100 mg/ml
What will the tank pressure gauge read when the oxygen tank is half full?
1100 psi
The doctor asks you to fill oral metronidazole, 10 mg/kg po BID for 7 days. The dog weighs 37.5 kg and you have 250-mg tablets available in the hospital. How many tablets do you fill?
21
How many deciduous teeth do horses have?
24
Which of the following should never be used in cats?
5-fluorouracil
What is the minimum age for a cat to have all of its permanent teeth?
6 months
During CPR, adequate cardiac massage is present when:
A peripheral pulse can be palpated.
What is the next step for the anesthetist if a horse becomes excited after it has been premedicated with xylazine intravenously before general anesthesia?
Allow the horse time to calm down before proceeding
What is the definition of obesity?
An increase in fat tissue mass sufficient to contribute to disease
All of the following might be included in emergency treatment for epistaxis except:
Applying a warm compress to the nose
Absorbable gelatin sponges:
Are typically soaked or sutured into a bleeding site
A large ciliate protozoa that may be found in swine feces is:
Balantidium species
In what types of procedures would a wound diffusion catheter with local anesthetic be useful?
Both A and B
Which of the following radiographic terms describes the radiographic projection obtained by passing the primary x-ray beam from the caudal surface to the cranial surface of a structure?
Caudocranial
Deficiencies in iron may result in anemia. Which of these minerals may also cause anemia if it is deficient in a dog's or a cat's diet?
Copper
Which of the following drugs is most likely to affect a pulse oximetry reading?
Dexmedetomidine
According to the principles of triage, which patient should a veterinarian see first?
Dog with acute gastric dilatation/volvulus
Which of the following is an appropriate element for an isolation ward?
Double-door entryway with an anteroom
A veterinarian may elect to apply a bandage to an orthopedic patient for additional postoperative support. The type of bandage that would be applied to stabilize the hip after a hip luxation would be a/an:
Ehmer sling
Which of the following imaging modalities can cause radiation burns if the unit is too close to the skin and remains in exposure mode for too long?
Fluoroscopy
Which of the following statements about anesthesia for a cesarean section is true?
GI transit time and lower esophageal sphincter tone are decreased, leading to increased risk of regurgitation and aspiration
What does MRI require to highlight injections, tumors, or vascular disease?
Gadolinium
Which of the following is commonly seen in dogs but is rare in cats?
Hyperadrenocorticalism
Which of the following is the safest and most effective first aid for frostbite?
Immerse the affected area in lukewarm water
Which of the following is not performed when treating acute gastric dilatation/volvulus?
Induction of emesis
All of the following factors would be indicators for placing a patient on a controlled ventilator except:
Intestinal foreign body
Postoperative care for horses following castration:
Involves exercise twice daily to promote drainage
Applying fluoride and rinsing with diluted chlorhexidine at the same time:
Is less effective, because the binding of one product may inactivate the other
Which pain scale should be used?
It is important to choose one system to be used by the entire veterinary team
A tank of nitrous oxide is present in what state(s)?
Liquid to gas
The control of color changes in the pigment cells of reptiles, fish, and amphibians is associated with which hormone?
MSH
What causes the sensitivity of the occult heartworm test to decrease?
Male worms only
Which of the following is a benzodiazepine tranquilizer?
Midazolam
All of the following are true about compassion fatigue except:
Occurs with any industry
How does tracheal rupture occur in feline dental patients?
Overinflation of the endotracheal tube cuff
Which of the following is the correct order to process dental film?
Passed through the developer, wash, fixer, then the wash again
What would you expect to see on a Diff-Quik stained blood smear from an animal with regenerative anemia?
Polychromasia
Which of the following is not a barbiturate anesthetic drug?
Propofol
Treatment for joint mobility includes:
ROM and stretching exercises
Hypoventilation that occurs in the anesthetized patient is characterized by:
Reduced tidal volume and respiratory rate followed by increased carbon dioxide levels
Which of the following techniques is appropriate for a radius fracture?
Robert Jones
What is the indication for induction with etomidate in dogs?
Severe cardiac disease
Which of the following instruments should be used to reduce the crown of sharp canine teeth?
Small files
What stage of periodontal disease shows no change to the alveolar height but includes mild gingival inflammation?
Stage I
Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome in the equine surgical patient is correct?
The "up" side of the patient can be affected
The client should be instructed to contact the veterinary hospital if any of the following occur with a splint or cast except:
The animal is walking on or using the splinted or casted leg
What specifically does the strip on the autoclave tape indicate when it turns dark?
The correct temperature has been reached
What does a dispensing fee cover?
The label on the bottle The vial used to package the medication The wear and tear on the label machine
While you are working as a sterile surgical assistant, your mask slips down below your nose. What should you do?
The nonsterile assistant may secure the mask in position while standing behind you
Where are scent glands located on the rabbit?
The scent glands of rabbits are located under the chin, on either side of the perineum, and at the anus.
Most drugs that control arrhythmias of the heart are said to be "negative inotropes." What does this mean?
They decrease the force of contractions
Which of the following need not be considered in the timing of the autoclave cycle?
Time required to seal the chamber
What is the function of a laryngoscope?
To facilitate endotracheal intubation by allowing direct visualization of the opening to the trachea
The Triadan system is a:
Tooth identification system designed to aid in dental charting
The antidote for warfarin poisoning is:
Vitamin K
Which of the following is not a characteristic of first-intention wound healing?
Wound edges not approximated
If you are instructed to give a medication IP, the medication should be injected into:
abdominal cavity
The gland function that is evaluated by measuring blood cortisol levels before and after administration of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is the:
adrenal glands
Which of the following might be useful in the prevention of muscle atrophy?
all of the above
Antimicrobial drugs that work against bacterial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) have the potential for causing birth defects or other problems in the host animal if they also alter mammalian DNA. One group of antimicrobial agents known for this tendency is:
antifungals
An iodine scrub on skin would result in:
antisepsis
Potentiated penicillins:
are active against b-lactamase-producing bacteria
Excessive bleeding from the surface of a bone can be controlled with:
bone wax
Which of the following is the first main branch of the aorta?
brachiocephalic trunk
The hormone primarily responsible for preventing hypercalcemia is:
calcitonin
Which of the following is part of the inner ear?
cochlea
The percentage of clients who accept a recommendation is defined as:
compliance
Which of the following is defined as pertaining to the study of cells?
cytology
Which of the following is an example of an alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist?
dexmedetomidine, xylazine, medetomidine
A glucose tolerance test is used to help diagnose:
diabetes mellitus
The section between the canine teeth and the first premolar of a horse is termed
diastema
The condition known as pseudopregnancy can result from an exaggerated:
diestrus
Which digit of birds carries the primary feathers?
digit 3
A dog exposed to distemper as a puppy may develop which of the following oral conditions?
enamel hypoplasia
How often should x-ray equipment in a veterinarian's office be tested?
every 2 years
Paragonimus kellicotti is a:
fluke
Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal skill?
folded arms
Mr. Downing has brought in a urine sample from Cleo, his 6-year-old female spayed cocker spaniel. The color of the urine appears red. On centrifugation of the sample, you find that the supernatant is now clear. What was the most likely cause of the red color?
hematuria
What is the term used to describe an area that indicates higher radiation has been emitted in nuclear medicine?
hot spot
What is the underlying cause of icterus?
hyperbilirubinemia
When imaging the lumbosacral vertebrae in the lateral position, which of the following should be done to ensure proper exposure?
increase kVp
Why is a recent surgical wound usually slightly warmer than surrounding normal tissues?
inflammation
Which of the following agents can be used as both an antiseptic and a disinfectant?
isopropyl alcohol
Inflammation of the lymph vessels is known as:
lymphangitis
The M in M-mode of ultrasound represents which of the following?
motion
When using a centrifuge, it is important to do all of the following each time it is used except
open the lid as the centrifuge is in the process of stopping
What color do gram-negative organisms appear when they are stained with Gram stain?
pink
Signs of pain in birds can include:
self-isolation
Pain originating from injury to the skin, muscles, joints, and deep tissues is termed:
somatic pain
Anterior drawer movement detects a problem with the:
stifle
What causes dark granules called Döhle bodies in the cytoplasm of canine neutrophils?
toxemia
Lidocaine is primarily used to control which of the following abnormalities?
ventricular tachycardia
A disease that is transmitted from animals to humans is defined as:
zoonotic
