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Which medication should never be administered to a turtle? |
Ivermectin |
Enrofloxacin Ivermectin Ampicillin Ketoconazole |
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You are working in the critical care unit and learning to perform central venous pressure readings. What is a normal CVP reading? |
0-10 cm H2O |
0-10 cm H2O Less than 0 cm H2O 90-120 cm H2O 10-15 cm H2O 15-20 cm H2O |
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An example of a clean-contaminated surgery would be which of the following? |
Intestinal foreign body removal |
Nephrectomy Intestinal foreign body removal Splenectomy Ovariohysterectomy |
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A prized breeding stallion has been presented to your facility and needs standing chemical restraint for a minor procedure. Of the following protocols, which is the least appropriate for this patient? |
Acepromazine and Butorphanol |
Acepromazine and Butorphanol Dexmedetomidine and Butorphanol Romifidine and Morphine Xylazine and Morphine |
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Where would you give a sub Q injection in a snake? |
The proximal 1/3 of the snake along the lateral edge of the ventral scales. |
The proximal 1/3 of the snake along the lateral edge of the ventral scales. Visually divide the snake in half, inject into the distal 1/2. Distal 1/3 of the body, along the lateral edge of the ventral scales. Near the vent, proximal to the opening. |
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Why should pigs be fed from a bin or trough and not on the ground? |
To prevent development of trichobezoars. |
They cannot swallow well unless their food is elevated from the floor. It causes gastroesophageal reflux. To prevent development of trichobezoars. It causes them to swallow excessive amounts of air. |
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Why should pigs be fed from a bin or trough and not on the ground? |
To prevent development of trichobezoars. |
To prevent development of trichobezoars. It causes them to swallow excessive amounts of air It causes gastroesophageal reflux. They cannot swallow well unless their food is elevated from the floor. |
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Which of the following is a product of anaerobic metabolism and may indicate poor blood flow to the tissues? |
Lactate |
Blood glucose Alanine aminotransferase Lactate Creatine kinase |
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You are scrubbed in as the surgery technician and are assisting with an intestinal foreign body removal. The surgeon wants to clamp the intestine above and below the foreign body. What instrument could be used for this? |
Doyens |
Brown-Adsons DeBakeys Doyens Gelpis |
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Which organ(s) most commonly break down or process medications and excrete them from the body? |
Liver and kidneys |
Pancreas and kidneys Gastrointestinal tract Lungs and liver Gastrointestinal tract and liver Liver and kidneys |
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You are instructed to administer 12 liters of sterile isotonic IV fluids via a fluid pump over the next 24 hours. What is the appropriate fluid rate to administer this volume of IV fluids? |
500 mL/hour |
250 mL/hour 1 liter/hour 12 liters/hour 500 mL/hour |
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Why are polyurethane catheters more appropriate for long-term (> 7 days) use in horses? |
They are the least thrombogenic |
They are the least thrombogenic. They are the largest. They do not require maintenance. They are rigid. |
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Which of the following tests is best for evaluating a dog with possible exocrine pancreatic insufficiency? |
Serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) |
Serum pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (PLI) Serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity (TLI) Serum amylase Serum lipase |
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An 18 pound Cocker Spaniel has been admitted to your hospital for treatment of pancreatitis. The veterinarian would like you to start Lactated Ringers IV at a rate of 1.5 times maintenance. The maintenance rate is 60 ml/kg/day. How many milliliters per hour will you set the fluid pump to administer? |
30 mls/hr |
15 ml/hr 10 ml/hr 23 ml/hr 245 ml/hr 30 mls/hr |
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What is the best way to restrain a foal? |
Cradle one hand under the neck and grasp the base of the tail with the other hand. |
Cradle one hand under the neck and grasp the base of the tail with the other hand. Remove the foal from its mother and cradle one hand under the neck and the other under the abdomen. Use a halter. It is too dangerous to restrain a foal, it is best just to corner them and not use restraint. |
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When taking a lateral thoracic radiograph of a dog, where should the field be centered? |
5th rib and caudal border of the scapula. |
9th rib and the xiphoid process of the sternum. 2nd rib and the manubrium of the sternum. 3rd rib and the cranial border of the scapula. 5th rib and caudal border of the scapula. 7th rib and the spine of the scapula. |
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Lincosamides (such as lincomycin and clindamycin) are contraindicated for use in which species of animal? |
Equine |
Feline Equine Canine Swine |
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What is the usual vector of western equine encephalitis? |
Mosquito |
Biting flies Soft ticks Lice Mosquito |
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In neonatal calves and foals, what is the most common reason that these animals succumb to disease and death? |
Failure of passive transfer |
Failure of passive transfer. Infection acquired by the mother from the placenta. Gastrointestinal parasitism. Iron deficiency. |
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Sodium fluoride is the preferred anticoagulant for which of the following purposes? |
Measurement of blood glucose |
Assessment of white blood cell morphology. Assessment of the coagulation cascade. Assessment of most enzymatic activities. Measurement of blood glucose. |
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Regarding sterilization in reptiles, which is true? |
Ovaries should always be removed during sterilization. |
Ovaries should always be removed during sterilization. Reptiles should not be sterilized due to sensitivity to anesthetics. Sterilization of female pet reptiles is recommended so that they do not develop estrogen toxicity. Only the oviducts should be removed and ovaries should be left intact. |
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Which animal is seasonally polyestrous? |
Mare |
Queen Mare Bitch Sow |
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You are developing a template for the drug labels at your new hospital. Every prescription drug label should include the following statement: |
Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by the order of a licensed veterinarian |
Give as directed by your veterinarian Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by the order of a licensed veterinarian. Shake well for liquid medications Stop this medication and contact your veterinarian should any adverse reactions occur. For veterinary use only |
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Which of the following is NOT a common method of restraint in the horse? |
Ocular pressure |
Nose chain Skin twitch Ocular pressure Lip chain Nose twitch |
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Which of the following is an appropriate anticoagulant for collection of blood from a donor horse for the purposes of blood transfusion to a recipient horse? |
Citrate-phosphate-dextrose adenine (CPDA) |
Citrate-phosphate-dextrose adenine (CPDA). EDTA Sodium fluoride Citrate phosphate dexamethasone Heparin |
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A 2-year old domestic short hair cat presents for ingestion of the flowers seen in the picture below. The ingestion occurred about 2 hours ago and no clinical signs have been noted yet. What does the ingestion of this plant cause in cats? |
Renal failure |
Hypoglycemia Muscle paralysis Renal failure Seizures |
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) can result from the use of which medication? |
Trimethoprim-sulfa (TMS) |
Trimethoprim-sulfa (TMS) Enrofloxacin Enalapril Prednisone Cyclosporine |
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A drug from which of the following categories will cause loss of motor function when administered during an epidural? |
Local anesthetics (ie; bupivacaine, lidocaine) |
Opioids (ie; morphine, fentanyl) Corticosteroids (ie; methylprednisolone, dexamethasone) Local anesthetics (ie; bupivacaine, lidocaine) Alpha 2 Agonists (ie; dexmedetomidine, xylazine) |
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Which structure is NOT a part of the equine large intestine? |
Ileum |
Pelvic Flexure Ileum Right Dorsal Colon Cecum Left Dorsal Colon |
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Which of the following should never be given in a bolus to a patient? |
Potassium chloride |
Lidocaine Mannitol 0.9% Sodium chloride Potassium chloride Hetastarch |
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Which of the following represents the source of the most radiation exposure to a veterinary technician who is restraining a cat for a radiograph, taking the exposure, and processing the film? |
Scatter from the patient area |
Radiation from the radiograph processing equipment Scatter radiation from the collimator housing Scatter from the patient area Radiation from standing too close to the cathode |
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A multi-lumen jugular catheter must be placed in a canine with renal disease for CVP monitoring. To what anatomical landmark should the catheter be inserted to? |
Third thoracic vertebrae |
The heart Aorta Caudal vena cava Third thoracic vertebrae Thoracic inlet |
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A Jamshidi needle is used for which of the following procedures? |
Bone marrow core biopsy |
Bone marrow aspirate Bone marrow core biopsy Liver core biopsy Joint tap Cerebrospinal fluid tap |
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What is the permanent dental formula for a dog? |
2(I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3) |
2(I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1) 2(I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3) 2(I3/3 C1/1 P3/4 M1/3) 2(I3/3 C1/1 P2/4 M3/3) |
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What heart valve is responsible for separating blood between the left atrium and left ventricle? |
Mitral valve |
Aortic valve Tricuspid valve Mitral valve Pulmonary valve |
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When performing abdominal surgery, which of the following instruments is frequently used retract the abdominal wall? |
Balfour retractor |
Balfour retractor Finochietto retractor Malleable retractor Myerding retractor |
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What type of placenta does a ruminant have? |
Cotyledonary |
Zonary Diffuse Cotyledonary Discoid |
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Impulses are carried away from the neuronal cell body by which of the following structures? |
Axon |
Axon Afferent nerve Dendrite Spinous process |
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Which part of the brain coordinates motor activity? Disease of this part of the brain can cause a hypermetric gait. |
Cerebellum |
Cerebral cortex Brainstem Frontal lobe Cerebellum |
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What toxicity is caused by ingestion of these items? (see image) |
Zinc toxicity |
Nickel toxicity Lead toxicity Zinc toxicity No toxicity is caused by penny ingestion |
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Lufenuron, Fipronil, and Imidacloprid are all used in treatment of which of the following? |
Fleas |
Sarcoptic mites Ascarids Fleas Ticks |
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Which of the following species require Vitamin C in their diets because they cannot synthesize it? |
Primate |
Primate Hamster Cat Chinchilla |
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A bitch with a swollen vulva and bloody vulvar discharge that attracts but will not accept a male is likely in which stage of the estrous cycle? |
Proestrus |
Estrus Proestrus Anestrus Diestrus |
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The dog pictured enters the clinic having an allergic reaction to an unknown allergen. The correct term for the skin condition shown in the photograph is: |
Urticaria |
Dermatophytosis Pemphigus Urticaria Erythema |
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Estrogen toxicity most commonly causes which side effect? |
Bone marrow suppression |
Hypertension Seizures Bone marrow suppression Hypoglycemia |
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Some orphaned kittens are left on the doorstep of the clinic where you work. You volunteer to take care of these kittens. What volume can the stomach of a kitten or puppy hold on average? |
9 mL/kg |
2 mL/kg 9 mL/kg 15 mL/kg 30 mL/kg |
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Which of the following components or settings influence x-ray beam quality? |
kVp and filtration |
Collimation and filtration kVp and mAs kVp and collimation kVp and filtration mAs and filtration mAs and collimation |
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You are asked to run an Azostix strip on a dog prior to anesthesia. What does this test for? |
Alanine aminotransferase Blood urea nitrogen |
Blood glucose Creatinine Amylase Alanine aminotransferase Blood urea nitrogen |
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Which of the following is a technician not allowed to do? |
Refill medications without veterinarian approval |
Refill medications without veterinarian approval. Give injections intramuscularly Perform a dental prophylaxis Dispense controlled substances even with veterinarian approval. |
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When scrubbing in for a surgery, the minimum time for a scrub is which of the following? |
5 minutes |
15 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 1 minute |
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Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have a 4 year old domestic short hair named Fluffy that has recently been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Mrs. Johnson normally administers 2 units of PZI insulin by subcutaneous injection to their cat twice a day, but she is out of town. Mr. Johnson calls your hospital and says that when he gave Fluffy her morning dose she jumped and he is not sure if all of the insulin was injected. He wants to know what to do. Which of the following is the correct advice to give Mr. Johnson? |
Do not give Fluffy more insulin until her evening dose is due. At that time he should give 2 units of PZI. |
Give Fluffy 2 more units of insulin now assuming she did not receive the whole dose. Do not give more insulin at this time and when Fluffy's evening dose is due give 4 units of PZI. Do not give more insulin until the evening dose is due and monitor Fluffy for signs of hypoglycemia. Do not give Fluffy more insulin until her evening dose is due. At that time he should give 2 units of PZI. Wait until Mrs. Johnson gets home in two days since she knows how to give the injections correctly. |
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The heart rate for an adult horse should generally be in which of the following ranges? |
25-50 beats per minute |
15-25 beats per minute 45-65 beats per minute 60-80 beats per minute 25-50 beats per minute |
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Which of the following is not an acceptable means of euthanasia in reptiles? |
Freezing |
Anesthetic followed by decapitation Injectable pentobarbital Carbon dioxide Freezing |
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If the kidney has a drop in blood flow and a part of the kidney dies, what would this area be termed? |
Infarcted |
Dialyzed Infarcted Diuretic Azotemic |
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Which drug can be given as a tablet into the conjunctival sac in the eye to induce vomiting? |
Apomorphine |
Xylazine Apomorphine Hydrogen peroxide Morphine |
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What does bog spavin describe? |
Tarsocrural effusion |
Rotation of the coffin joint Inflammation of the superficial digital flexor tendon. Tarsocrural effusion Abscessation of the hoof wall |
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When placing lateral radiographs of the stifle joint on a viewer for a veterinarian to evaluate, how should the film be oriented? |
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the left and the proximal aspect should be toward the top of the viewbox. |
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the left and the proximal aspect should be toward the top of the viewbox. The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the left and the distal aspect should be toward the top of the viewbox. The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the right and the proximal aspect should be toward the top of the viewbox. The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the right and the distal aspect should be toward the top of the viewbox. |
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What constitutes anemia? |
A low packed cell volume |
A low neutrophil count A low thrombocyte count A low packed cell volume An increased hematocrit |
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What does the word anhidrosis mean? |
Inability to sweat |
Without tears Inability to sweat Lack of drinking Hidden disease |
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You are working in the ICU; a dog on a high rate of fluids has a very sudden drop in urine production in his urine collection bag. What do you do first? |
Flush the urinary catheter with sterile saline |
Immediately notify the veterinarian on call immediately Run a BUN and creatinine to check kidney function Perform a urine sediment examination Flush the urinary catheter with sterile saline |
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Tularemia would most likely be carried by which animal? |
Rabbits |
Deer Cows Guinea pigs Rabbits Goats |
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Which of the following disorders is caused by a Type I hypersensitivity where chemical mediators are released from mast cells after encountering an antigen? |
Atopy |
Atopy Autoimmune hemolytic anemia Poison ivy allergy Glomerulonephritis |
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How many mammary glands does the goat have? |
2 |
6 1 4 2 |
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In which situation would perioperative antibiotics be strongly indicated? |
Arthroscopy |
Arthroscopy Ovariohysterectomy Orchidectomy 3.5 cm lipoma excision |
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When taking a radiograph of the tibia and fibula, which of the following will occur if the x-ray beam is perpendicular to the tibia and fibula but not to the x-ray cassette and film? |
The tibia and fibula will appear elongated |
The tibia and fibula will appear foreshortened The tibia will appear elongated, and the fibula will appear foreshortened The tibia and fibula will appear elongated The tibia will appear foreshortened, and the fibula will appear elongated |
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The pancreas connects to which part of the intestine? |
Duodenum |
Cecum Duodenum Ileum Jejunum |
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Which of the following correctly indicates where electrons are generated in an x-ray machine? |
At the filament of the cathode |
At the target of the anode At the filament of the anode At the filament of the cathode At the target of the cathode |
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What is the standard temperature and duration accepted for autoclaving? |
250 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 minutes |
150 degrees Fahrenheit for 55 minutes 1200 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 minutes |
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Which of the following would not be an underlying cause for a urine specific gravity of less than 1.020? |
Dehydration |
Renal failure Hypoadrenocorticism Diabetes mellitus Dehydration |
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Of the following options, oral ulceration is most common in patients with which condition? |
Renal failure |
Diabetes Renal failure Liver failure Pancreatitis |
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Acepromazine concentration is 10 mg/mL. You are instructed to make a dilute acepromazine solution at 1 mg/mL. Which of the following could be used for how much acepromazine and how much sterile water are mixed to make this concentration? |
1 mL acepromazine and 9 mL sterile water |
10 mL acepromazine and 25 mL sterile water 0.1 mL acepromazine and 2.5 mL sterile water 9 mL acepromazine and 1 mL sterile water 1 mL acepromazine and 9 mL sterile water |
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How long does estrus in the dog typically last? |
4-13 days |
1-3 days 4-13 days 14-28 days 6 months |
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How can you differentiate a male tortoise from a female? |
The plastron is concave in males |
The plastron is concave in males The eyes are darker in males The females are smaller in size The plastron is convex in males The hemipenes are evident in males The female's carapace is concave |
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Which bone is not associated with the forelimb? |
Tibia |
Humerus Metacarpal Radius Tibia Ulna |
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Which of the following is true of the liver? |
It makes and stores glucose |
It is the only source for alkaline phosphatase (ALP) It does not have the ability to regenerate It makes and stores glucose It produces amylase for digestion |
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Electrolytes (potassium, sodium, chloride) are measured in what units? |
mEq/L |
mmol g/dL mEq/L mg/dL |
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A 6-year old collie presents after falling out of a moving vehicle. The dog has an open tibial fracture and pulmonary contusions. What would be the best way to immediately stabilize the fracture? |
Robert-Jones bandage |
Internal stabilization Splint External stabilization Tourniquet Robert-Jones bandage |
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Which of the following is true regarding Dirofilaria immitis, the parasite that causes heartworm? |
The mosquito is the intermediate host |
The dog is the reservoir host The mosquito is the intermediate host The mosquito is the definitive host The mosquito is the paratenic host The dog is the paratenic host The dog is the intermediate host |
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Hamsters are susceptible to proliferative ileitis. What is the common name for this debilitating disease? |
Wet tail |
Snuffles Tularemia [ Correct answer ] Tyzzer's disease |
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Horner's syndrome can cause which of the following clinical symptoms? |
Miosis |
Exophthalmos Hind limb weakness Miosis Mydriasis |
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A diet high in concentrates or grains may lead to which of the following in cattle? |
Decreased rumen pH |
Hyperlipidemia Decreased rumen pH Increased rumen pH Hypocalcemia |
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What is the most frequently observed side effect associated with acepromazine use in geldings? |
Hypotension |
Seizures Paraphimosis Arrhythmias Hypotension |
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The parotid gland is responsible for making and secreting which of the following? |
Saliva |
Sebum Saliva Tears Oxytocin Epinephrine |
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You are examining a 4-year old Paint gelding and notice the pictured abnormality on physical examination. Which of the following diagnostic tests would help determine if platelets are associated with this finding? |
Template Bleeding Time (TBT) |
Antithrombin Activity (AT) Template Bleeding Time (TBT Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT). Prothrombin Time (PT) |
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What equine gastrointestinal parasite, when deposited at an abnormal site on the skin or mucous membranes, is responsible for causing the eosinophilic granulomas known as summer sores? |
Habronema spp. |
Strongyloides westeri Oxyuris equi Strongylus vulgaris Onchocerca cervicalis Habronema spp. |
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You have been working in the barn with baby calves that have been having severe diarrhea. You now are having a severe watery diarrhea. Which parasite would be most likely for you to have contracted from these calves? |
Cryptosporidium |
Toxocara Cryptococcus Cryptosporidium Coccidia |
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Which of the following tests amplifies DNA? |
PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) |
ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) Cytology Histopathology Flow cytometry |
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A patient under general anesthesia has become hypoxic. You suspect that the endotracheal tube might be in too far. How can you be sure? |
Take an endotracheal tube with a similar outside diameter, line up the measurement numbers on the proximal end of the tube, and then lay it against the outside of the patient approximately following the route of the trachea. |
If the endotracheal tube connector is past the incisors, it is in too far. Take an endotracheal tube with a similar outside diameter, line up the measurement numbers on the proximal end of the tube, and then lay it against the outside of the patient approximately following the route of the trachea. Move the endotracheal tube cranially an inch and check to see if the hypoxemia resolves.
Take an endotracheal tube with a similar outside diameter, line up the connector on the proximal end, and then lay it against the outside of the patient approximately following the route of the trachea. |
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Some x-ray machines have the option of using 2 different sized filaments at the cathode. Which of the following is an advantage of using a larger filament? |
Higher exposures can be used |
Higher exposures can be used Increased penumbra effect Decreased penumbra effect Improved image definition |
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Where do sperm mature? |
Epididymis |
Prostate Epididymis Vas deferens Oviduct |
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The California Mastitis Test (CMT) is an assay that gives a score that corresponds to which of the following? |
Somatic cell count in milk |
Somatic cell count in milk Fat content of milk Presence of environmental bacteria in milk Presence of contagious bacteria in milk |
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What is the most common location for placement of an arterial catheter (a-line) in a dog? |
Dorsal metatarsal artery |
Dorsal metatarsal artery Radial artery Femoral artery Brachial artery Pulmonary artery |
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Which of the following drugs can cause discoloration of puppy teeth? |
Tetracycline |
Enrofloxacin Metronidazole Amoxicillin Tetracycline |
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Pre-renal azotemia is most commonly caused by which of the following? |
Dehydration |
Dehydration Acute renal failure Chronic renal failure Pyelonephritis Urethral obstruction |
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Linear artifacts on a film are usually due to which of the following? |
Grid |
Cassette Grid Film Collimator Processing machine Intensifying screen |
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When assisting with a forelimb declaw, it is helpful to place a tourniquet to help control hemorrhage. Where should the tourniquet be placed? |
Just distal to the elbow |
Just proximal to the elbow Just distal to the elbow Directly around the digit upon which the surgeon is working. Over the proximal humerus |
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Which of the following description of the properties of an inhalant anesthetic is true? |
Drugs with low minimum alveolar concentrations (MAC) are the most poten |
Drugs with low solubility (blood/gas solubility coefficients) are the most potent. Drugs with high solubility (blood/gas solubility coefficients) are the most potent. Drugs with low minimum alveolar concentrations (MAC) are the most potent. Drugs with high minimum alveolar concentrations (MAC) are the most potent. |
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What is a symptom of myasthenia gravis? |
Weakness and muscle fatigue |
Hyperesthesia to touch Papules on the dermis Weakness and muscle fatigue Muscle rigidity |
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An 8-year old cat suffering from intestinal lymphoma has been prescribed TPN. Which of the following is necessary for the administration of TPN? |
Jugular catheter |
Subcutaneous catheter Esophagostomy tube Jugular catheter A-line Cephalic catheter |
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In domestic animals, which of the following is true regarding inheritance of a trait that is coded by a dominant gene according to classical rules of inheritance? |
Offspring may inherit the trait if one of the parents does not have the gene for the trait as long as the other one does have the trait. |
Offspring may inherit the trait even if neither of the parents has the trait. No offspring will inherit the trait if only one parent has the trait. All offspring will inherit the trait if both parents have the trait. Offspring may inherit the trait if one of the parents does not have the gene for the trait as long as the other one does have the trait. |
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Which of the following is a general term for giving birth that can be applied to all species? |
Parturition |
Pyometra Parturition Whelping Queening |
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The most common method of identification of pigs is what? |
Ear notching |
Lip tattoo Ear tags Freeze branding Ear notching |
