VTNE Practice Exam #2 Questions and Answers

VTNE Practice Exam #2 Questions and Answers Malignant hyperthermia is most common in which of the following species? pigs sheep llamas cattle - Answer ️️ -pigs Cholestasis, increased osteoblastic activity, or corticosteroid therapy in a canine patient may cause an increase in: ALT AlkP AST CK - Answer ️️ -AlkP Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure is associated with: asthma pneumonia pulmonary thromboembolism pulmonary edema - Answer ️️ -asthma Which of the following grids used in x-ray production will require the highest mAs setting? 2 to 1 4 to 1 8 to 1 12 to 1 - Answer ️️ -12 to 1 One common side effect of narcotics in dogs is: hypertension mydriasis tachycardia respiratory depression - Answer ️️ -respiratory depression Where would the beam be centered when radiographing a ventral dorsal open mouth oblique view of the maxilla? third premoal canines site of interest temperomandibular joint - Answer ️️ -third premoal The ova of pearsonema plica (capillaria plica) was detected on a urine sediment evaluation of a 6 year old FS dog with a history of cystitis. Which of the following is the most likely cause for the dog becoming infected with this parasite? ingestion of a dung beetle containing the 3rd larval stage Skin penetration by an infective larva Ingestion of an earthworm containing 1st stage larva Ingestion of an ova containing the 3rd stage larva - Answer ️️ -Ingestion of an earthworm containing 1st stage larva The level of waste anesthetic gas is most influence by: the use of a scavenging system whether or not a chamber is used the flow of gas the presence of leaks - Answer ️️ -the use of a scavenging system The working end of a dental hand scaler has a: sharp tip and a semicircular cross section sharp tip and triangular cross section rounded tip and a triangular cross section rounded tip and a semicircular cross section - Answer ️️ -sharp tip and triangular cross section Permanent incisors of the dog erupt at the age of: 6-10 weeks 12-26 weeks 18-22 weeks 24-28 weeks - Answer ️️ -12-26 weeks What is the most likely cause for an increased amount of polychromatic RBCs on a blood smear? the patient is polycythemic The patient is anemic The sample was not stained properly The sample was refrigerated - Answer ️️ -The patient is anemic Severe acute lameness in horses is most commonly caused by a: bowed tendon hoof abscess ringbone neurologic disease - Answer ️️ -hoof abscess A vet orders a 10-day supply of antibiotics to be dispensed to the owner of a 50lb(22.7kg) dog. If the dosage is 10mg/lb(22mg/kg) of body weight BID, how many 250mg tablets must be dispensed? 10 20 40 50 - Answer ️️ -40 The clinical effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) occur mainly by their ability to: Bind with mu and kappa receptors Block the transmission of pain impulses by sensory nerves inhibit the production of prostaglandins block sodium channels - Answer ️️ -inhibit the production of prostaglandins Which radiographic contrast media is contraindicated for use in patients with a suspected GI perforation? water soluble iodine Non-ionic organic iodine sodium diatrizoate barium sulfate - Answer ️️ -barium sulfate The advantage of using regional anesthesia in dentistry is: ability to block entire quadrants transient loss of sedation loss of function in the area loosening of gingival attachments - Answer ️️ -ability to block entire quadrants Lead gloves protect the technician from what type of radiation? primary Background Scatter Tertiary - Answer ️️ -Scatter Fungal cultures should be incubated at: 0 degrees Celsius (32F) 4 degrees Celsius (40F) 25 degrees Celsius (72F) 37 degrees Celsius (98F) - Answer ️️ -25 degrees Celsius (72F) Which of the following areas should be shaved for an exploratory laparotomy? Midsternum to pubis, laterally to the edge of the ribs Umbilicus to caudal pelvis, laterally to the edge of the ribs Cranially to the mandible, caudally to the thoracic inlet, laterally to the commissure of the lips Dorsally to tail head, laterally to tuber ischia, centrally to mid-thigh - Answer ️️ -Midsternum to pubis, laterally to the edge of the ribs During steam sterilization for 9-15 minutes, the temperature must reach at least: 124F (51C) 178F (81C) 214F (101C) 250F (121C) - Answer ️️ -250F (121C