Exam 3

Front 1

Which of the following is most often associated with cancer patients?

Back 1

Cachexia

Front 2

Ferrets are very susceptible to

Back 2

canine distemper

Front 3

The laboratory animal species most likely to experience dystocia is a

Back 3

guinea pig

Front 4

Food allergies are usually due to which component of a diet?

Back 4

protein

Front 5

The genus and species name for the rabbit is

A. Oryctolagus cuniculus

B. Mesocricetus auratus

C. Meriones unguiculatus

D. Cavia porcellus

Back 5

A. Oryctolagus cuniculus

Front 6

The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is

Back 6

cardiac disease

Front 7

Patients with pancreatitis or hyperlipidemia should avoid foods high in

Back 7

fats

Front 8

During CPR, 2% lidocaine is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias. A complication that may occur after intravenous infusion of lidocaine is

Back 8

bradycardia

Front 9

With reference to the eyes, the abbreviation OD (oculus dexter) refers to

Back 9

right eye

Front 10

Vitamin C supplements must be added to prevent scurvy in what species?

Back 10

guinea pig

Front 11

Young mice and rats are

Back 11

pups

Front 12

Which of the following values is a normal rectal temperature for a dog?

A. 95 degrees F

B. 98 degrees F

C. 102 degrees F

D. 105 degrees F

Back 12

C. 102

Front 13

What laboratory animal species has cheek pouches and callous pads on its buttocks?

Back 13

Rhesus monkey

Front 14

What stage of anesthesia may be characterized by vocalization, struggling, and breath holding?

Back 14

Stage II

Front 15

During triage, which patient should be attended to first?

A. Cat in respiratory arrest

B. Cat with intestinal foreign body

C. Dog with suspected gastric dilatation/volvulus D. Dog with penetrating abdominal wound

Back 15

A. Cat in respiratory arrest

Front 16

Which animal is most likely to experience laryngospasm during endotracheal intubation?

Back 16

Persian cat

Front 17

A 10% solution of thiopental sodium for anesthetic induction contains

A. 10 mg/ml

B. 100 mg/ml

C. 40 mg/ml

D. 20 mg/ml

Back 17

B. 100 mg/mL

Front 18

The two infectious agents most often involved in otitis externa in the dog are

A. Yeast and viruses

B. Viruses and protozoa

C. Viruses and bacteria

D. Yeast and bacteria

Back 18

D. Yeast and bacteria

Front 19

An advantage of a nasoesophageal (NE) tube over a gastrostomy tube is

A. It does not require general anesthesia to put the tube in.

B. You can use regular dog or cat canned food with the NE tube.

C. There is less chance of aspiration pneumonia with an NE tube.

D. The NE tube can be left in place longer than a gastrostomy tube.

Back 19

A. It does not require general anesthesia to put the tube in.

Front 20

A 10-kg dog with a ventricular arrhythmia is treated with an IV lidocaine drip at 50 ug/kg/min. How many drops per minute from a minidrip infusion set (60 drops/ml) are necessary if the concentration of lidocaine is 1 mg/ml?

A. 5

B. 3

C. 30

D. 50

Back 20

C. 30

Front 21

Rats are primarily

Back 21

nocturnal

Front 22

Adequate oxygen may be evaluated subjectively during anesthesia by the

Back 22

mucous membrane color and CRT

Front 23

What anatomic structure is similar in rodents and horses?

Back 23

Large Cecum

Front 24

The most common artery to use when assessing the pulse of a dog or cat is the

Back 24

femoral

Front 25

The best method for euthanizing a large group of mice is

Back 25

carbon dioxide

Front 26

A client calls to say that her horse is sweated up, keeps looking at his belly, and is trying to roll; the veterinarian will most likely find that the horse is suffering from

Back 26

colic

Front 27

To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, ______ may be administered every 4 to 8 hours.

Back 27

mannitol

Front 28

Which of the following is least likely to be available for at-home induction of emesis?

Back 28

apomorphine

Front 29

Which of the following is the best route to give epinephrine in an emergency if a vein is inaccessible?

Back 29

intratracheal

Front 30

Neonates unable to tolerate gastrointestinal feeding are often administered TPN. What do teh letters TPN stand for?

Back 30

Total parenteral nutrition

Front 31

The Schiff-Scherrington motor posture is characterized by

Back 31

Bilateral extensor rigidity of forelimbs and bilaterally flaccid or paralyzed hind limbs

Front 32

In smaller birds (parakeets), the most accessible sites for IM injections are the

Back 32

Pectoral muscles

Front 33

First aid for a dog with paraphimosis includes all of the following except

A. Apply ice packs to the penis.

B. Apply hypertonic solutions to the penis.

C. Apply a warm compress to the penis.

D. Lubricate the penis.

Back 33

C. Apply a warm compress to the penis.

Front 34

Horses are generally fed grain to meet what need?

A. Vitamins

B. Minerals

C. Energy

D. Fiber

Back 34

C. energy

Front 35

Crackles on thoracic auscultation indicate

Back 35

fluid in the lungs

Front 36

Acidifying diets will help prevent what type of bladder stones?

Back 36

struvite

Front 37

Which of these is a zoonotic disease of sheep?

A. Orf

B. Shigellosis

C. Psittacosis

D. Yellow Fever

Back 37

A. Orf

Front 38

Which of these dog breeds is sensitive to ivermectin?

A. Husky

B. Collie

C. Pug

D. German Shepherd

Back 38

B. Collie

Front 39

In a pug, the endotracheal tube should be removed

Back 39

Only after the animal is fully conscious and able to maintain a free airway

Front 40

Obesity delays elimination of what drug because of its high lipid solubility?

Back 40

Phenobarbital

Front 41

Hyperthermic patients should be treated immediately with

Back 41

a cool water bath

Front 42

Petechial hemorrhages on the mucous membranes can indicate

Back 42

thrombocytopenia

Front 43

The amino acid found in animal tissue that is required by cats but not dogs is

Back 43

Taurine

Front 44

Ulcerative pododermatitis in rabbits is commonly called

Back 44

sore hocks

Front 45

Some anesthetists routinely bag the patient under inhalation anesthesia once every 5 minutes to help prevent

Back 45

Atelectasis

Front 46

A client calls your clinic because he has noticed that his cat has a string protruding from under the tongue. You should advise him to

Back 46

Bring the cat in to the clinic for examination

Front 47

Bleach diluted _____ has consistently been found to be a safe and effective disinfectant for both routine use and for use during a disease outbreak.

Back 47

1:32 with water

Front 48

What is the average length of gestation for a dog?

Back 48

63 days

Front 49

The oxygen flush valve

Back 49

Allows oxygen to flow into the breathing system without going through the vaporizer

Front 50

For canine distemper and hepatitis, the most commonly recommended time for the last vaccine in a puppy series is at

Back 50

16 weeks of age

Front 51

Offspring of what laboratory animal species are born fully furred and with open eyes?

Back 51

Guinea pig

Front 52

The stomach capacity of puppies and kittens is approximately

Back 52

9 mL/kg

Front 53

Which urine specific gravity would you expect to see in an otherwise healthy dehydrated dog?

Back 53

1.060

Front 54

The term pyrexia refers to

Back 54

fever

Front 55

What does it mean when piglets lie in a pile, with some on top of others?

Back 55

They are cold

Front 56

The piece of equipment that facilitates intubating a patient is the

Back 56

laryngoscope

Front 57

What species has the highest protein requirement?

Back 57

cats

Front 58

Two species that are prone to trichobezoars are the cat and the

Back 58

rabbit

Front 59

Mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) is thought to have originated in what species?

Back 59

sheep

Front 60

If a dog that receives parenteral fluids is pyrexic, how much additional fluid should be added to the maintenance fluid dose?

Back 60

10%