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The abbreviation PRN means ______.
As needed
The abbreviation SID means ______.
Once daily
Abdominal radiographs show excessive contrast. What likely caused this?
Too high kVp.
Abdominal radiographs show spine overhead with poor visualization of organs. What was
wrong?
Exposure taken during inspiration.
The ability to adapt communication style to each client is called ______ communication.
adaptive
The __________ absorbs CO₂ in rebreathing systems.
soda lime canister
Activated __________ is used to bind ingested toxins.
charcoal
Active ______ involves listening closely and asking follow-up questions.
listening
Adverse drug reaction.
Any unintended harmful response to a drug.
After polishing, gritty residue remains. What should be done?
Rinse thoroughly with water or saline.
An anesthetized patient has pale mucous membranes. What may this suggest?
Poor perfusion or anemia.
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An animal becomes light under anesthesia (movement noted). What should you assess first?
Vaporizer setting and oxygen flow.
Anisocytosis.
Variation in size of red blood cells.
The anticoagulant in a lavender-top tube is ______.
EDTA
The antidote for opioid overdose is ______.
Naloxone
Antiseptic.
Agent used on living tissue to reduce microorganisms.
The area clipped for abdominal surgery is typically from the xiphoid to the ______.
Pubis
Asepsis.
The absence of pathogenic microorganisms.
Attrition.
Tooth wear from contact with another tooth.
The autoclave fails mid-cycle. What should you do?
Re-run the entire cycle; items are not sterile.
Bacteremia.
Presence of bacteria in the bloodstream.
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
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A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
Bioavailability.
Percentage of drug entering systemic circulation.
A blood sample appears red and cloudy after centrifugation. What occurred?
Hemolysis.
A blood smear shows spherocytes. What condition does this support?
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
A bottle labeled 'refrigerate' was left out. What should you do?
Contact the veterinarian before use.
The buffy coat contains ______ and platelets.
White blood cells
A ______ burr is used for sectioning multi-rooted teeth.
Cross-cut fissure
Calculus.
Mineralized plaque adhering to tooth surfaces.
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The abbreviation PRN means ______.
As needed
The abbreviation SID means ______.
Once daily
Abdominal radiographs show excessive contrast. What likely caused this?
Too high kVp.
Abdominal radiographs show spine overhead with poor visualization of organs. What was
wrong?
Exposure taken during inspiration.
The ability to adapt communication style to each client is called ______ communication.
adaptive
The __________ absorbs CO₂ in rebreathing systems.
soda lime canister
Activated __________ is used to bind ingested toxins.
charcoal
Active ______ involves listening closely and asking follow-up questions.
listening
Adverse drug reaction.
Any unintended harmful response to a drug.
After polishing, gritty residue remains. What should be done?
Rinse thoroughly with water or saline.
An anesthetized patient has pale mucous membranes. What may this suggest?
Poor perfusion or anemia.
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An animal becomes light under anesthesia (movement noted). What should you assess first?
Vaporizer setting and oxygen flow.
Anisocytosis.
Variation in size of red blood cells.
The anticoagulant in a lavender-top tube is ______.
EDTA
The antidote for opioid overdose is ______.
Naloxone
Antiseptic.
Agent used on living tissue to reduce microorganisms.
The area clipped for abdominal surgery is typically from the xiphoid to the ______.
Pubis
Asepsis.
The absence of pathogenic microorganisms.
Attrition.
Tooth wear from contact with another tooth.
The autoclave fails mid-cycle. What should you do?
Re-run the entire cycle; items are not sterile.
Bacteremia.
Presence of bacteria in the bloodstream.
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
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A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
A bandage that slips or becomes wet should be ___.
Replaced immediately
Bioavailability.
Percentage of drug entering systemic circulation.
A blood sample appears red and cloudy after centrifugation. What occurred?
Hemolysis.
A blood smear shows spherocytes. What condition does this support?
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
A bottle labeled 'refrigerate' was left out. What should you do?
Contact the veterinarian before use.
The buffy coat contains ______ and platelets.
White blood cells
A ______ burr is used for sectioning multi-rooted teeth.
Cross-cut fissure
Calculus.
Mineralized plaque adhering to tooth surfaces.
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