A decrease in RBC size observed during a CBC should be noted as :
✔✔microcytosis
The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is :
✔✔Mueller - Hinton
Basophilic stippling of RBCS is a characteristic finding in : ✔✔lead
poisoning in dogs
Which of the following is the most likely complication of endotracheal tube
cuff overinflation during lengthy anesthesia ? ✔✔tissue necrosis
An effective drug for treating anaphylaxis is : ✔✔epinephrine
Constant rate infusion ( CRI ) of an analgesic : ✔✔avoids peaks and
valleys normally seen with a bolus injection
Which of the following forceps do veterinary surgeons most often use to aid
in suturing ? ✔✔Adson
,Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the
release of a mature egg from an ovary ? ✔✔Luteinizing hormone
During surgery , an atraumatic method of hemostasis is : ✔✔blotting with
gauze sponges
The primary function of the segmented neutrophil is : ✔✔the phagocytosis
of small particles
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against : ✔✔canine distemper
If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug , which
drug will best reverse the effect of shock ? ✔✔epinephrine
A patient with pneumothorax is most likely to exhibit which symptoms ?
✔✔Dyspnea
What procedure performed on horses includes filing and smoothing their
teeth ? ✔✔Floating
Why are NSAIDS that are approved for use in dogs often contraindicated
for use in cats ? ✔✔the rate of metabolism of NSAIDS is highly variable in
cats
, Which group of drugs produces its analgesic effect by altering the
perception of pain in the central nervous system ? ✔✔opioids
Mineralized debris on the tooth surface is known as which of the following ?
✔✔Calculus
Which laboratory species should be routinely vaccinated for rabies ?
✔✔Ferret
When would intermittent positive pressure ventilation be most necessary ?
✔✔thoracic surgery
An RVT is positioning a portable x - ray machine to take a radiograph of the
left hock of a horse . She is standing behind and to the left side of the horse
. What is the radiographic projection ? ✔✔Plantolateral - dorsomedial
oblique
What happens to the ventilation rate and depth as the anesthesia level
deepens ? ✔✔decreases
A preanesthetic that has pharmacologic properties similar to those of
atropine is : ✔✔glycopyrrolate
Which of the following nerve blocks is acceptable for providing analgesia
during dehorning of a cow ? ✔✔cornual