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1. A 20 kg dog is prescribed carprofen at 2.2 mg/kg IV once.
What is the dose in mg?
A. 22 mg
B. 44 mg
C. 11 mg
D. 88 mg
Answer: B – 44 mg
Rationale: 20 kg × 2.2 mg/kg = 44 mg.
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2. Which drug is contraindicated in cats due to risk of severe
toxicity?
A. Meloxicam
B. Acetaminophen
C. Buprenorphine
D. Maropitant
Answer: B – Acetaminophen
Rationale: Cats lack glucuronyl transferase →
methemoglobinemia and Heinz body hemolytic anemia. Even one
extra-strength tablet can be fatal.
3. A horse is prescribed gentamicin (6.6 mg/kg IV q24h). The
concentration is 100 mg/mL. How many mL for a 500 kg
horse?
A. 33 mL
B. 66 mL
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C. 16.5 mL
D. 3.3 mL
Answer: A – 33 mL
Rationale: 500 kg × 6.6 = 3300 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 33 mL.
4. Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled
substance?
A. Butorphanol
B. Buprenorphine
C. Fentanyl
D. Tramadol
Answer: C – Fentanyl
Rationale: DEA schedule: Fentanyl (II), Buprenorphine (III),
Butorphanol (III/IV), Tramadol (IV).
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5. A veterinary technician reconstitutes 1 g of cefazolin
powder with 10 mL sterile water to yield 100 mg/mL. How
much volume is needed for a 250 mg dose?
A. 0.25 mL
B. 2.5 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 1 mL
Answer: B – 2.5 mL
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.
SURGICAL NURSING
6. During routine ovariohysterectomy, the surgeon asks for a
hemostat to clamp the suspensory ligament. Which instrument
is most appropriate?
A. Kelly forceps
B. Mayo scissors
Veterinary Technician National
Examination (VTNE) Exam Questions with
Answers and Rationales| Instant
Download PDF
1. A 20 kg dog is prescribed carprofen at 2.2 mg/kg IV once.
What is the dose in mg?
A. 22 mg
B. 44 mg
C. 11 mg
D. 88 mg
Answer: B – 44 mg
Rationale: 20 kg × 2.2 mg/kg = 44 mg.
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2. Which drug is contraindicated in cats due to risk of severe
toxicity?
A. Meloxicam
B. Acetaminophen
C. Buprenorphine
D. Maropitant
Answer: B – Acetaminophen
Rationale: Cats lack glucuronyl transferase →
methemoglobinemia and Heinz body hemolytic anemia. Even one
extra-strength tablet can be fatal.
3. A horse is prescribed gentamicin (6.6 mg/kg IV q24h). The
concentration is 100 mg/mL. How many mL for a 500 kg
horse?
A. 33 mL
B. 66 mL
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C. 16.5 mL
D. 3.3 mL
Answer: A – 33 mL
Rationale: 500 kg × 6.6 = 3300 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 33 mL.
4. Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled
substance?
A. Butorphanol
B. Buprenorphine
C. Fentanyl
D. Tramadol
Answer: C – Fentanyl
Rationale: DEA schedule: Fentanyl (II), Buprenorphine (III),
Butorphanol (III/IV), Tramadol (IV).
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5. A veterinary technician reconstitutes 1 g of cefazolin
powder with 10 mL sterile water to yield 100 mg/mL. How
much volume is needed for a 250 mg dose?
A. 0.25 mL
B. 2.5 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 1 mL
Answer: B – 2.5 mL
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 2.5 mL.
SURGICAL NURSING
6. During routine ovariohysterectomy, the surgeon asks for a
hemostat to clamp the suspensory ligament. Which instrument
is most appropriate?
A. Kelly forceps
B. Mayo scissors
