Veterinary Assisting Final Exam
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Penicillin is an example of a_____type of a drug, used to
in the treatment of infection. Ans: Antibiotic
The liquid portion of a_____ is water and sugar. Ans:
syrup
Class controlled substances that has no approved
medicinal use and is highly addictive. Not kept in the
veterinary practice. Ans: C-1
IP injections are given in the... Ans: Abdominal cavity
Abbreviation meaning twice a day Ans: Bid
The _____ is the primary organ of drug biotransformation
Ans: Liver
The action of a drug classified as an emetic means to..
Ans: induced vomiting
To block the coughing reflex are.... Ans: Antitussives
_____ is produced by the pancreas and is responsive for
the movement of glucose from the blood into the cells
Ans: Insulin
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Kills all bacteria Ans: Bactericidal
Anticonvulsants are used to treat... Ans: seizures
Analgesics are used to treat... Ans: pain
Expectorants are used to... Ans: increase mucous
production
Vasodialtors are used to... Ans: open blood vessels
Define OTC Ans: over the counter
identify the entity that will investigate cases malpractice
Ans: board of veterinary medical examiners
veterinary team members include Ans: groomers, kennel
assistants, receptionists, veterinarians, officer managers,
and veterinary technicians
identify the agency the created the controlled substance
act Ans: Drug enforcement agency (DEA)
identify the piece of equipment that is not PPE when
taking x-rays Ans: dosimetry badge
identify the device utilized to measure the amount of
radiation exposure to employees Ans: dosimetry badge
the abbreviation "AVMA" stands for Ans: American
Veterinary Medical Association
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Identify the organization the investigates controlled
substance abuse or theft Ans: Drug Enforcement Agency
Identify items that would be considered PPE Ans: gloves,
mask, and gloves
a _________ is any inanimate object that may be
contaminated with infectious agents and capable of
transmitting such agents. Ans: Fomite
Identify the component of the anesthesia machine
functions to discard excess gas properly. Some may be a
canister connected to the machine. Ans: scavenging
system
The best way to prevent to resolve normal puppy
destructive behavior is to Ans: Provide a variety of toys
to make house hold objects less appealing
The most important socialization period in kittens is
Ans: 2 to 7 weeks of age
Stalking and pouncing behavior with no evidence of
growling indicates Ans: predatory aggression
The ___________ ____________ lists the laws pertaining to
the profession of veterinary medicine with each state
Ans: practice Act
The association of a particular activity with a punishment
or reward is referred to as Ans: operant conditioning
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The pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their
owners or caretakers in early life is referred to as Ans:
operant conditioning
The pattern of behaviors that bond animals to their
owners or caretakers in early life is referred to as Ans:
imprinting
An immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a
behavior is referred to as Ans: positive reinforcement
withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you
is an example of Ans: positive punishment
the use of electric fences to help a dog learn the
boundaries it may navigate is an example of Ans:
negative reinforcement
it is recommended that the cat litter box be changed Ans:
daily
behaviors that animals show in situations involving social
conflict are Ans: agonistic
The process of exposing a young animals to new
experiences, people other animals, and places with the
goal of preventing fearful or anxious behavior as adults is
referred to as Ans: socialization
according to statistics, which of the following is true
about dog bites? Ans: more than 50% of children have
sustained a bite by the age of 18
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