VET 212 - ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA VET TECH STUDY GUIDE TERMS
WELL EXPLAINED 2026/2027 LATEST VERSION
AVTAA - (ANSWERS)(Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and
Analgesia) - offers specialization to credentialed vet techs with an interest in
veterinary anesthesia and analgesia
ACVAA - (ANSWERS)(American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia)
- recognized by the AVMA to offer specialization to credentialed veterinarians
Anesthesia - (ANSWERS)loss of sensation; providing a loss of sensation, or more
specifically the loss of sensitivity to pain
General anesthesia - (ANSWERS)A reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility,
muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by one
or more anesthetic agents
Surgical anesthesia - (ANSWERS)specific stage of general anesthesia in which there
is a significant degree of analgesia and muscle relaxation to allow surgery to be
performed without patient pain or movement
Analgesia - (ANSWERS)loss of sensitivity to pain
Sedation - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced CNS depression and drowsiness that vary in
intensity from light to deep
Tranquilization - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced state of calm in which the patient is
reluctant to move and is aware of but unconcerned about its surroundings
Hypnosis - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced sleeplike state that the patient can be aroused
with sufficient stimulation
Narcosis - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced sleep from which the patient is not easily
, VET 212 - ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA VET TECH STUDY GUIDE TERMS
WELL EXPLAINED 2026/2027 LATEST VERSION
aroused
Local anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Loss of sensation in a small area of the body
produced by administration of a local anesthetic agent in proximity to the area of
interest
Topical anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Loss of sensation of a localized area produced by
administration of a local anesthetic directly to the body surface or to a surgical or
traumatic wound
Regional anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Loss of sensation in a limited area of the body
produced by administration of a local anesthetic or other agent in proximity to
sensory nerves
Epidural anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Provides pain control of the hindquarters and
pelvic region
Balanced anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Administration of multiple drugs concurrently in
smaller quantities
Therapeutic index - (ANSWERS)the ratio between the toxic and therapeutic
concentrations of a drug
Minimum patient database - (ANSWERS)A compilation of pertinent information
from the patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Used to
diagnose and manage a case.
Signalment - (ANSWERS)A description of the animal's species, breed, age, sex, and
reproductive status
WELL EXPLAINED 2026/2027 LATEST VERSION
AVTAA - (ANSWERS)(Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and
Analgesia) - offers specialization to credentialed vet techs with an interest in
veterinary anesthesia and analgesia
ACVAA - (ANSWERS)(American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia)
- recognized by the AVMA to offer specialization to credentialed veterinarians
Anesthesia - (ANSWERS)loss of sensation; providing a loss of sensation, or more
specifically the loss of sensitivity to pain
General anesthesia - (ANSWERS)A reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility,
muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by one
or more anesthetic agents
Surgical anesthesia - (ANSWERS)specific stage of general anesthesia in which there
is a significant degree of analgesia and muscle relaxation to allow surgery to be
performed without patient pain or movement
Analgesia - (ANSWERS)loss of sensitivity to pain
Sedation - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced CNS depression and drowsiness that vary in
intensity from light to deep
Tranquilization - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced state of calm in which the patient is
reluctant to move and is aware of but unconcerned about its surroundings
Hypnosis - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced sleeplike state that the patient can be aroused
with sufficient stimulation
Narcosis - (ANSWERS)Drug-induced sleep from which the patient is not easily
, VET 212 - ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA VET TECH STUDY GUIDE TERMS
WELL EXPLAINED 2026/2027 LATEST VERSION
aroused
Local anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Loss of sensation in a small area of the body
produced by administration of a local anesthetic agent in proximity to the area of
interest
Topical anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Loss of sensation of a localized area produced by
administration of a local anesthetic directly to the body surface or to a surgical or
traumatic wound
Regional anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Loss of sensation in a limited area of the body
produced by administration of a local anesthetic or other agent in proximity to
sensory nerves
Epidural anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Provides pain control of the hindquarters and
pelvic region
Balanced anesthesia - (ANSWERS)Administration of multiple drugs concurrently in
smaller quantities
Therapeutic index - (ANSWERS)the ratio between the toxic and therapeutic
concentrations of a drug
Minimum patient database - (ANSWERS)A compilation of pertinent information
from the patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Used to
diagnose and manage a case.
Signalment - (ANSWERS)A description of the animal's species, breed, age, sex, and
reproductive status
