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60 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is most often associated with cancer patients? |
Cachexia |
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Ferrets are very susceptible to |
canine distemper |
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The laboratory animal species most likely to experience dystocia is a |
guinea pig |
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Food allergies are usually due to which component of a diet? |
protein |
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The genus and species name for the rabbit is A. Oryctolagus cuniculus B. Mesocricetus auratus C. Meriones unguiculatus D. Cavia porcellus |
A. Oryctolagus cuniculus |
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The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is |
cardiac disease |
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Patients with pancreatitis or hyperlipidemia should avoid foods high in |
fats |
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During CPR, 2% lidocaine is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias. A complication that may occur after intravenous infusion of lidocaine is |
bradycardia |
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With reference to the eyes, the abbreviation OD (oculus dexter) refers to |
right eye |
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Vitamin C supplements must be added to prevent scurvy in what species? |
guinea pig |
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Young mice and rats are |
pups |
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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 |
C. 102 |
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What laboratory animal species has cheek pouches and callous pads on its buttocks? |
Rhesus monkey |
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What stage of anesthesia may be characterized by vocalization, struggling, and breath holding? |
Stage II |
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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 |
A. Cat in respiratory arrest |
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Which animal is most likely to experience laryngospasm during endotracheal intubation? |
Persian cat |
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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 |
B. 100 mg/mL |
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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 |
D. Yeast and bacteria |
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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. |
A. It does not require general anesthesia to put the tube in. |
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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 |
C. 30 |
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Rats are primarily |
nocturnal |
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Adequate oxygen may be evaluated subjectively during anesthesia by the |
mucous membrane color and CRT |
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What anatomic structure is similar in rodents and horses? |
Large Cecum |
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The most common artery to use when assessing the pulse of a dog or cat is the |
femoral |
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The best method for euthanizing a large group of mice is |
carbon dioxide |
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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 |
colic |
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To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, ______ may be administered every 4 to 8 hours. |
mannitol |
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Which of the following is least likely to be available for at-home induction of emesis? |
apomorphine |
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Which of the following is the best route to give epinephrine in an emergency if a vein is inaccessible? |
intratracheal |
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Neonates unable to tolerate gastrointestinal feeding are often administered TPN. What do teh letters TPN stand for? |
Total parenteral nutrition |
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The Schiff-Scherrington motor posture is characterized by |
Bilateral extensor rigidity of forelimbs and bilaterally flaccid or paralyzed hind limbs |
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In smaller birds (parakeets), the most accessible sites for IM injections are the |
Pectoral muscles |
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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. |
C. Apply a warm compress to the penis. |
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Horses are generally fed grain to meet what need? A. Vitamins B. Minerals C. Energy D. Fiber |
C. energy |
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Crackles on thoracic auscultation indicate |
fluid in the lungs |
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Acidifying diets will help prevent what type of bladder stones? |
struvite |
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Which of these is a zoonotic disease of sheep? A. Orf B. Shigellosis C. Psittacosis D. Yellow Fever |
A. Orf |
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Which of these dog breeds is sensitive to ivermectin? A. Husky B. Collie C. Pug D. German Shepherd |
B. Collie |
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In a pug, the endotracheal tube should be removed |
Only after the animal is fully conscious and able to maintain a free airway |
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Obesity delays elimination of what drug because of its high lipid solubility? |
Phenobarbital |
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Hyperthermic patients should be treated immediately with |
a cool water bath |
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Petechial hemorrhages on the mucous membranes can indicate |
thrombocytopenia |
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The amino acid found in animal tissue that is required by cats but not dogs is |
Taurine |
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Ulcerative pododermatitis in rabbits is commonly called |
sore hocks |
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Some anesthetists routinely bag the patient under inhalation anesthesia once every 5 minutes to help prevent |
Atelectasis |
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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 |
Bring the cat in to the clinic for examination |
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Bleach diluted _____ has consistently been found to be a safe and effective disinfectant for both routine use and for use during a disease outbreak. |
1:32 with water |
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What is the average length of gestation for a dog? |
63 days |
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The oxygen flush valve |
Allows oxygen to flow into the breathing system without going through the vaporizer |
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For canine distemper and hepatitis, the most commonly recommended time for the last vaccine in a puppy series is at |
16 weeks of age |
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Offspring of what laboratory animal species are born fully furred and with open eyes? |
Guinea pig |
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The stomach capacity of puppies and kittens is approximately |
9 mL/kg |
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Which urine specific gravity would you expect to see in an otherwise healthy dehydrated dog? |
1.060 |
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The term pyrexia refers to |
fever |
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What does it mean when piglets lie in a pile, with some on top of others? |
They are cold |
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The piece of equipment that facilitates intubating a patient is the |
laryngoscope |
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What species has the highest protein requirement? |
cats |
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Two species that are prone to trichobezoars are the cat and the |
rabbit |
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Mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) is thought to have originated in what species? |
sheep |
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If a dog that receives parenteral fluids is pyrexic, how much additional fluid should be added to the maintenance fluid dose? |
10% |