VTNE Practice Final Exam

What effect are anticholinergic drugs expected to have on the gastrointestinal tract? Select one: a. Decreased bowel motility b. Increased movement of feces through the bowel c. Decreased ability of compounds to irritate the bowel wall d. Increased secretions by the bowel Correct Answer: The correct answer is: Decreased bowel motility What size scalpel blade is generally used in an arthroscopy for making the stab incision into the joint because of its pointed, rather than rounded or hooked, end? Select one: a. No. 15 b. No. 11 c. No. 10 d. No. 12 Correct Answer: The correct answer is: No. 11 While monitoring a patient under anesthesia, you notice its blood pressure begins to drop. After notifying the veterinarian, what steps do you initially take to correct the situation? Select one: a. Decrease fluid rate and increase oxygen flow b. Decrease fluid rate and increase anesthetic c. Increase fluid rate and increase oxygen flow d. Increase fluid rate and decrease anesthetic Correct Answer: The correct answer is: Increase fluid rate and decrease anesthetic