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What suture pattern is most commonly used in large-animal surgery? Simple interrupted Most of the clinical signs seen in an animal in shock from excessive blood loss are attributable to Redistribution of blood flow Metzenbaum scissors are used for Soft-tissue dissection Rank the following from the greatest tensile strength to least: - 6-0 silk, 3-0 Vicryl, 00 gut, 1 chromic gut - 00 gut, 3-0 Vicryl, 1 chromic gut, 6-0 silk - 1 chromic gut, 00 gut, 3-0 Vicryl, 6-0 silk 1 chromic gut, 00 g...

What is the most appropriate wound-flushing solution? Isotonic saline What portion of a surgical gown is considered sterile during surgery? Front, from the waist up, including the arms 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? No. 11

Why might a laminectomy be performed? To relieve pressure of the spine thereby helping the pain factor potentially helps movement and balance What is caslicks procedure? -done in mares with poor vaginal conformation/racehorses

Local anesthetics that are applied topically provide desensitization and analgesia to which body system? The skin and mucous membrane surfaces Which block can be used in a castration procedure for companion animals, large animals, and exotic animals? Intratesticular block Opioids that are considered the most clinically useful analgesics act as agonists at which of the following receptors?

How many ml of 25% dextrose should be added to a 1 liter bag of 0.9 NaCl to make 5% dextrose? 200 ml A chihuahua is diagnosed w/pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticocism. Which of the following medicines would be effective at treating this patient? Trilostane (Vetoryl) *For adrenal gland tumors that cause cushing's disease- give mitotane A 2-year old DSH cat presents for ingestion of easter lillies. ingestion occured about 2 hours prior to the office visit. No clinical signs have been...

Which drugs should not be used in patients with corneal ulcers or scratches? glucocorticoids Atenolol and propranolol b-Adrenergic blocker (Class II antiarrhythmic) Pimobendan Phosphodiesterase (antihypertensive

Which parasite of cattle is a significant public health hazard Cryptosporidium What are the 2 most significant parasites of goats Coccidia and stomach worms Which disease is transmitted by ticks: Brucellosis, WNV, strangled, anaplasmosis Anaplasmosis

What is the term used for a combination of drugs to provide better pain management Multimodal analgesia Why are corticosteroids not used for routine pain management They have many adverse effects What is the primary chemical mediator of inflammation that is inhibited by the action of NSAIDs Prostaglandins

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 solution increases pH levels in the body? A: LRS B: dextrose C: sodium lactate D: sodium bicarbonate D: sodium bicarbonate What does the QRS complex represent? Ventricular depolarization SQ fluid administration is contraindicated in what situation? A: the patient requires 5% dextrose B: the patient is very small C: the patient has mild dehydration D: the patient shows evidence of chronic heart failure A: the patient requires 5% dextrose

Identify the following instrument: emasculator Sterile personnel should pass non-sterile personnel? back to back This parasite is? otodectes What electrolyte is affected in hypokalemia? potassium

A dog getting parenteral fluids is pyrexic, how much additional fluid should be added to the maintenance fluid dose? 10% What is not a contraindication for fluid therapy? Swollen soft tissue from bruising caused by trauma what is used to monitor fluid therapy? Urine outpu

How many upper incisors does a goat have? 0 Which of the following drugs can cause discoloration of puppy teeth? Tetracycline In dogs, which of the following are all permanent teeth with two roots? Mandibular premolars 2,3 and 4, and molar 1

What is another common name for a NSAID? Anti-prostaglandins A 6yr old dog is brought into the clinic with anisocoria, loss of conscioussness, and involuntary urination. What is the most likely cause? warfarin poisoning The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is what? myocardial disease

Anesthesia machines function to deliver all of the following, except: to remove oxygen Nitrous oxide cylinders are painted what color? blue The benefits of placing an arterial catheter include all of the following except: Ability to obtain central venous pressure

which of the following best describes a properly inserted endotracheal tube the tip is midway between the larynx and the thoracic inlet which preanesthetics are contraindicated in epileptics phenothiazines which term describes a drug that stimulates a receptor agonsit

anesthetic masks may be used to induce, but not to maintain general anesthesia false; they can be used to induce or maintain oxygen is the carrier gas used during all anesthetic procedures true oxygen flowmeters have an indicator that either is shaped like a ball or like a "rotor". when setting oxygen flow, read the center of either ball or rotor indicator true

It is important to control static electricity at your workstation in order to Avoid damage to components We use solder flux to All of the above You should tin the tip of your soldering iron Both "A and "C" When you expect your soldering iron to sit (or idle) for a while, it is important to Tin the tip with solder to prevent oxidation

Re-melting a solder joint without using flux usually results in The texture of the solder becomes grainy, and weakening the strength of the connection The maximum preferred solder contact angle is 90 degrees or less What is an IPC standard? An evolving set of rules that the electronics industry follows to develop safe, reliable and quality products

The part of the eye responsible for most of the refraction of incoming light is the _____. lens retina optic nerve cornea cornea