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A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the penicillin into a solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much diluent is needed? A. 2 mL B. 4 mL C. 5 mL D. 10 mL - ✔C. 5 mL 2,000,000/400, When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed anesthesia circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following? A. 60 mL/lb/min B. 60 mL/lb C. 60 mL/kg D. 60 mL/kg/min - ✔C. 60 mL/kg It is necessary to immunize ferrets against: A. feline panleukopenia. B. feline rhinotracheitis. C. canine hepatitis. D. canine distemper. - ✔D. canine distemper. Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed: A. blindly. B. with the aid of a laryngoscope. C. by palpation of the larynx. D. with direct visualization of the larynx. - ✔A. blindly In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to: A. exhausted soda lime. B. low respiratory rate. C. excess artificial ventilation. D. kinked endotracheal tube. -
✔C. excess artificial ventilation. Hypocarbia= a decrease of C02 in blood. Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used during the procedure? A. Povidone iodine B. Hexachlorophene C. Isopropyl alcohol D. Chlorhexidine - ✔C. Isopropyl alcohol Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent? A. Fungicide B. Anthelmintic C. Antibiotic D. Disinfectant - ✔B. Anthelmintic When discharging a patient that is wearing a fentanyl patch, instructions to the owners should include: A. skin irritation from the patch is considered a normal reaction. B. proper use and disposal of the patch. C. duration of pain control is 24 hours. D. gloves are not necessary when handling the patch. - ✔B. proper use and disposal of the patch. Acepromazine is classified as a/an: A. neuroleptanalgesic. B. anticholinergic. C. dissociative. D. tranquilizer. - ✔D. tranquilizer. The correct names of the four valves of the heart are: A. pulmonic, systolic, atrial, and tricuspid. B. mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid. C. aortic, diastolic, septal, and mitral. D. mitral, pulmonic, atrial, and tricuspid. - ✔B. mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid. If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which drug will best reverse the effect of shock? A. Antihistamines
A. Respiratory alkalosis B. Metabolic acidosis C. Metabolic alkalosis D. Respiratory acidosis - ✔D. Respiratory acidosis Respiratory acidosis: when the lungs can't remove enough of the carbon dioxide. The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is: A. MacConkey. B. Hektoen enteric. C. Sabouraud dextrose. D. Mueller-Hinton. - ✔D. Mueller-Hinton. The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane: A. is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container. B. is odorless. C. is flammable. D. does not vaporize at room temperature when stored in an open container. - ✔A. is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container. For horses under anesthesia in lateral recumbency, padding and positioning of the front legs and head is important to prevent: A. decubital sores. B. granuloma. C. laminitis. D. neuromuscular damage. - ✔D. neuromuscular damage. Adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal: A. heart rate. B. body temperature. C. capillary refill. D. pupillary size. - ✔C. capillary refill. Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release of a mature egg from an ovary? A. Luteinizing hormone B. Estrogen C. Follicle stimulating hormone D. Progesterone - ✔A. Luteinizing hormone The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is:
A. respiratory depression. B. decreased heart rate. C. bowel hypermotility. D. decreased blood pressure - ✔A. respiratory depression. How long is the gestation period in the mare? A. 112 - 115 days B. 148 - 156 days C. 280 - 290 days D. 326 - 354 days - ✔D. 326 - 354 days Inanimate objects contaminated with pathogens are referred to as: A. carriers. B. hosts. C. fomites. D. vectors. - ✔C. fomites. Which of the following parasites requires an intermediate host in order to complete the life cycle? A. Ascarid B. Hookworm C. Coccidia D. Heartworm - ✔D. Heartworm Basophilic stippling of RBCs is a characteristic finding in: A. lead poisoning in dogs. B. anemia in horses. C. acetaminophen toxicity in cats. D. healthy avian blood. - ✔A. lead poisoning in dogs. An effective drug for treating anaphylaxis is: A. calcium gluconate. B. piperazine. C. procaine. D. epinephrine. - ✔D. epinephrine. If a horse is given 825 mL of a 10% solution of guaifenesin, the amount in grams of guaifenesin given is:
A. Air leakage from the cuff B. Cuff rotation within the trachea C. Tissue necrosis D. Cuff wear and tear - ✔C. Tissue necrosis What is the advantage of using a narcotic as a premedication? A. Increased analgesia B. Increased blood pressure C. Decreased salivation D. Decreased respirations - ✔A. Increased analgesia In cattle, an increase in fibrinogen relative to the other plasma proteins is most likely to be due to: A. estrus. B. inflammation. C. ketosis. D. pregnancy. - ✔B. inflammation. When skeletal muscles are not being used, or when they lose their nerve supply, they tend to: A. hypertrophy. B. atrophy. C. necrose. D. dystrophy. - ✔B. atrophy. In radiographic terminology, to which of the following does the term density refer? A. The difference in anatomical detail observable between two areas on the radiograph B. The concentration of X rays produced C. The thickness of the radiograph D. The degree of blackness of the radiograph - ✔D. The degree of blackness of the radiograph Butorphanol tartrate has been prescribed for a Pomeranian with a collapsed trachea. The client should be cautioned that a common side effect of this drug is: A. hyperventilation. B. tachycardia. C. polydipsia. D. sedation. -
✔D. sedation. The primary function of the segmented neutrophil is: A. to remove histamine from the tissues. B. the phagocytosis of small particles. C. the antigen/antibody response. D. to transport oxygen to the tissues. - ✔B. the phagocytosis of small particles. The contrast media that are most used in veterinary radiography are iodine, barium sulfate, and: A. water. B. urine. C. air. D. feces. - ✔C. air. Cells that line the thoracic, pericardial, and abdominal cavities are known as: A. mast cells. B. macrophages. C. Schwann cells. D. mesothelial cells. - ✔D. mesothelial cells. Constant Rate Infusion (CRI) of an analgesic: A. rarely requires a loading dose. B. is administered in large amounts over a short period of time. C. avoids peaks and valleys normally seen with a bolus injection. D. provides excellent analgesia in dogs but not in cats. - ✔C. avoids peaks and valleys normally seen with a bolus injection. Which of the following instruments is used for removing subgingival plaque? A. Curette B. Elevator C. Scaler D. Calculus forceps - ✔A. Curette A correct statement about vaccines is that they contain: A. antibodies. B. T-lymphocytes. C. B-lymphocytes. D. antigens. - ✔D. antigens.
D. Fentanyl - ✔D. Fentanyl The term that is used to describe the removal of the dorsal, bony roof of the spinal canal is: A. myectomy. B. laminectomy. C. neurectomy. D. caudectomy. - ✔B. laminectomy. Onychectomy is correctly defined as the surgical removal of: A. ovaries. B. tonsils. C. testicles. D. claws. - ✔D. claws. A decrease in RBC size observed during a CBC should be noted as: A. hypochromasia. B. macrocytosis. C. normocytosis. D. microcytosis. - ✔D. microcytosis. Hypocalcemia is commonly seen in: A. lactating animals. B. the second trimester of pregnancy. C. unweaned animals. D. animals exhibiting lactose intolerance. - ✔A. lactating animals. The lingual surface of the tooth is closest to the: A. cheek. B. tongue. C. palate. D. lips. - ✔B. tongue. For a midline ovariohysterectomy, the patient is positioned in which type of recumbency? A. Left lateral B. Ventral C. Dorsal
D. Right lateral - ✔C. Dorsal All of the following drug groups produce analgesia except: A. barbiturates. B. alpha-2 agonists. C. phenothiazines. D. opioids. - ✔C. phenothiazines. When the veterinarian orders radiographs to investigate a suspected fracture of the left olecranon in a canine patient, the technician should radiograph the left: A. carpus. B. elbow. C. stifle. D. tarsus. - ✔B. elbow. During surgery, an atraumatic method of hemostasis is: A. clamping with hemostatic forceps. B. wiping with gauze sponges. C. blotting with gauze sponges. D. ligation with suture material. - ✔C. blotting with gauze sponges. After parturition, a cow may become partially or totally paralyzed with which of the following types of paralysis? A. Perineal B. Obturator C. Median D. Femoral - ✔B. Obturator After Gram staining, any bacterium that looks reddish-pink under the microscope is: A. alpha-hemolytic. B. Gram-negative. C. acid-fast. D. Gram-positive. - ✔B. Gram-negative. The primary reason that vasoconstrictors are added to local anesthetics is to: A. increase the duration of action. B. increase the area affected by the anesthetic. C. minimize toxicity.
✔C. granulocytic series. Which of the following diseases is caused by protozoa? A. Pasteurellosis B. Trichomoniasis C. Salmonellosis D. Leptospirosis - ✔B. Trichomoniasis Metoclopramide belongs to which class of drugs? A. Antiemetic B. Anti-infective agent C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent D. Muscle relaxant - ✔A. Antiemetic Which of the following is a common side effect of glucocorticoid usage? A. Polyuria B. Inappetence C. Vomiting D. Pruritus - ✔A. Polyuria Cattle are commonly vaccinated against which of the following zoonotic diseases, which can be spread by the urine of deer and rats? A. Leptospirosis B. Borreliosis C. Campylobacteriosis D. Brucellosis - ✔A. Leptospirosis Given the following four patients in an emergency clinic staffed by one veterinarian and one veterinary technician: A. A dog bleeding profusely from a paw laceration B. A cat that has been inappetant for 3 days C. A rabbit with dyspnea D. A dog with a suspected hock dislocation In which order should the technician recommend that the veterinarian see the patients? A. C,A,D,B B. C,D,A,B
C. A,D,B,C
D. A,C,B,D -
✔A. C,A,D,B
Which of the following monitoring devices displays heart rate and rhythm? A. Pulse oximeter B. Electrocardiograph C. Doppler D. End-tidal CO2 monitor - ✔B. Electrocardiograph In the suspected presence of viral enteritis, which of the following would be the agent of choice to disinfect an area? A. Benzalkonium chloride B. Sodium hypochlorite C. Alcohol D. Ammonia - ✔B. Sodium hypochlorite Which of the following drugs is injected sublingually to stimulate breathing of neonates after delivery by cesarean section? A. Meperidine B. Droperidol C. Diazepam D. Doxapram - ✔D. Doxapram The osmotic pressure of body fluids is primarily maintained by which of the following ions? A. Magnesium B. Potassium C. Chloride D. Sodium - ✔D. Sodium Dystocia caused by uterine inertia is commonly treated with: A. estrogen. B. oxytocin. C. progesterone. D. prostaglandins. - ✔B. oxytocin. If a patient has a WBC count of 10,000/μL showing 30% monocytes and 70% lymphocytes, the patient's absolute monocyte count is:
B. Buccal edge of the upper and lower arcades C. Buccal edge of the upper arcade and lingual edge of the lower arcade D. Buccal edge of the lower arcade and lingual edge of the upper arcade - ✔C. Buccal edge of the upper arcade and lingual edge of the lower arcade Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method of measuring: A. venous CO2 saturation. B. arterial oxygen saturation. C. arterial CO2 saturation. D. venous oxygen saturation. - ✔B. arterial oxygen saturation. The appropriate surgical instrument for harvesting an autogenous bone graft is a/an: A. bone cutter. B. bone curette. C. Tru-Cut biopsy needle. D. osteotome. - ✔B. bone curette. The tip of the tooth root is called the: A. apex. B. neck. C. crown. D. cusp. - ✔A. apex. A metatarsal bone is located in the: A. hind paw. B. front paw. C. spine. D. pelvis. - ✔A. hind paw. Abdominal distention caused by fluid accumulation is commonly known as: A. ascites. B. bloat. C. hepatomegaly. D. colic. - ✔A. ascites. If a thoracic radiograph taken using 80 kVp and 10 mAs is excessively dark, which of the following settings should be used for a retake? A. 60 kVp and 20 mAs B. 70 kVp and 10 mAs
C. 80 kVp and 20 mAs D. 85 kVp and 10 mAs - ✔B. 70 kVp and 10 mAs An administration set labeled "1 mL = approximately 60 drops" is being used for parenteral fluids for an animal requiring 500 mL/hr. What is the appropriate drip rate to meet this requirement? A. 0.6 gtt/sec B. 0.12 gtt/sec C. 8 gtt/sec D. 83 gtt/sec - ✔C. 8 gtt/sec Which of the four compartments of the ruminant stomach is called the "true stomach"? A. Omasum B. Rumen C. Abomasum D. Reticulum - ✔C. Abomasum A 6-year-old cat that weighs 4 kg is currently fed with a store brand product. The cat's owner is considering purchasing food from a veterinary clinic instead, but feels that the premium product suggested by a clinic technician is too expensive. A can of the store brand food has 94 kcal and costs $0.65, and a can of the clinic's food has 578 kcal and costs $1.80. The cat's maintenance energy requirement is 238 kcal/day. The technician should tell the owner that the cost of the clinic's food is: A. one quarter of the cost of the store brand. B. one half of the cost of the store brand. C. one and one half times the cost of the store brand. D. equal to the cost of the store brand. - ✔B. one half of the cost of the store brand. First-intention healing of wounds, as compared with second-intention healing, is: A. slower. B. faster. C. similar in rate. D. variable in rate. - ✔B. faster. NSAID administration is appropriate for which of the following patients? A. Labrador retriever with hepatitis B. Scottish terrier in renal failure C. Doberman pinscher with von Willebrand disease D. Welsh corgi with hip dysplasia -
D. Rabbits - ✔D. Rabbits The effects of dexmedetomidine/medetomidine may be reversed by administering: A. meperidine. B. atipamezole. C. butorphanol. D. naloxone. - ✔B. atipamezole. Increased duration or intensity of intraoperative pain is often evidenced by: A. increased respiratory rate. B. increased temperature. C. decreased blood pressure. D. decreased heart rate. - ✔A. increased respiratory rate. Which of the following best characterizes the physical condition of a patient who is classified as ASA Class III? A. Life-threatening systemic disease or disturbance B. Moderate systemic disease or disturbance C. Slight to mild systemic disease or disturbance D. Preexisting systemic disease or disturbance of a severe nature - ✔B. Moderate systemic disease or disturbance Which intestinal protozoan is commonly found in ruminants? A. Toxoplasma B. Eimeria C. Babesia D. Isospora - ✔B. Eimeria Which of the following is a Gram-positive spore-forming rod? A. Clostridium perfringens B. Corynebacterium bovis C. Proteus vulgaris D. Salmonella enteritidis - ✔A. Clostridium perfringens An IV bolus of 1-2 mg/lb (2.2-4.4 mg/kg) of 2% lidocaine is used as an emergency drug for: A. xylazine overdose. B. paralytic ileus. C. ventricular arrhythmia.
D. hypotension. - ✔C. ventricular arrhythmia. When NSAIDs are being dispensed, clients should be advised that potential side effects include: A. nystagmus. B. hematuria. C. polyuria and polydipsia. D. vomiting and diarrhea. - ✔D. vomiting and diarrhea. A 12-lb (5.45-kg) cat is 6% dehydrated. The veterinarian would like to correct only the dehydration within the first 8 hours. Using a 60-drop/mL administration, what is the drip rate in drops/sec? A. 0. B. 0. C. 1. D. 5.5 - ✔B. 0. In case of respiratory arrest during inhalation anesthesia, the first thing to do is to: A. turn off the vaporizer. B. bag the animal. C. administer doxapram. D. turn up the oxygen flowmeter. - ✔A. turn off the vaporizer. The advantage of intraoral radiography over extraoral radiography is that it: A. reduces focal distance. B. minimizes the superimposition of tooth images. C. allows the use of various film sizes. D. reduces film processing time. - ✔B. minimizes the superimposition of tooth images. Which part of the gas anesthetic machine allows room air into the system in the event of a pressure change? A. Pressure manometer B. Negative pressure relief valve C. Pop-off valve D. Oxygen flow meter - ✔B. Negative pressure relief valve A preanesthetic that has pharmacologic properties similar to those of atropine is: A. diazepam.
