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The daily maintenance energy requirement (kcal) for a 4 kg cat is Correct Answer: 220 Which of the following is used primarily to vent waste gases Correct Answer: scavenger Isopropyl alcohol is most effective as a germicidal agent when used in aqueous solution at a concentration of Correct Answer: 70% In a dog, assessment of the gingival sulcus depth should be performed during the dental prophylaxis with Correct Answer: periodontal probe The canine cervix is located between the C...

A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the penicillin into a solution that contains 400,000 units per ml, how much diluent is needed? - 2 ml - 4 ml - 5 ml - 10 ml Correct Answer: 5 ml When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed anesthesia circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following? - 60 ml/lb/min - 60 ml/lb - 60 ml/kg - 60 ml/kg/min Correct Answer: 60 ml/kg It is necessary ...

How many days should be allowed for diet change? Correct Answer: 5 to 7 days As an animal ages the recommended diet change is for Correct Answer: Decreased fat, increase fiber what is antioxidants? Correct Answer: Lipoic acids, Vitamin E, Vitamin C Which of the following has little influence on the acceptability of food to dogs and cats Correct Answer: Color On the average an adult horse consumes approximately how many gallons of water per day Correct Answer: 10 to 15 Horses ...

The common name for an ascarid is A. whipworm B. bloodworm C. roundworm D. tapeworm Correct Answer: Roundworm Enteral bacteria are bacteria that A. are normal flora of the gi tract B. do not cause infections C. grow well on CNA agar plates D. are identified using the germ tube test Correct Answer: Are normal flora of rhe GI tract Which of the following pairs of electrolytes have an inverse relationship in the body; that is, when the level of one increases in the body, the level of the ot...

Animals that do not develop a spine are called? Correct Answer: Invertebrates Example(s): insects, starfish, crabs, clams, octopuses What class of animals includes Anura (frogs & toads), Caudata or Urodela (newts & salamanders), and Gymnophiona or Apoda (caecilians)? Correct Answer: Amphibians Dyspnea Correct Answer: Difficult or labored breathing Alkalosis Correct Answer: an excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues that may cause weakness or cramps Acidosis ...

A parasite is pictured below, This parasite, collected from a canine patient by means of superficial skin scraping, is known as: Correct Answer: Cheyletiella A prolonged prothrombin time or partial thromboplastin time would indicate a problem with secondary hemostasis such as: Correct Answer: rodenticide poisoning. Which of the following is the best vein to use for blood collection in healthy medium to large pet birds? Correct Answer: Right jugular The emergency treatment of cardiac ...

1. What electrolyte change can occur if you leave a blood sample sitting too long with red blood cells (RBCs) in contact with the serum? A - Phosphorus increases B - Bicarbonate decreases C - Potassium decreases D - Sodium increases Correct Answer: A. Phosphorus increases 2. A client brings in her dog who ate a box of rat poison in the last 2 days. What symptoms would be expected? A - Bleeding, weakness B - Seizures, vomiting C - Unconscious, rapid heartrate D - Severe pain, d...

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 ho...

Which type of suture material is more likely to "wick" fluid along it therefore, should be be used in a contaminated environment? Correct Answer: Braided polyglactin 910 How many grams of sodium chloride should be dissolved in 1.5L of water to make a 12% solution? Correct Answer: 180g 1500 x 0.12 = 180 In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to : Correct Answer: Administer IV fluids The lingual surface of the tooth is closest to the: Co...

All the following inhaled anesthetic drugs should be used with a rebreathing system except: 1. halothane. 2. isoflurane. 3. nitrous oxide. 4. desflurane. Correct Answer: 3. nitrous oxide You should bury the needle in the vein of which of the following animals when taking a blood sample? 1. Persian cat 2. Golden retriever 3. Oriental cat 4. Pomeranian Correct Answer: 2. Golden retriever Which of the following would contraindicate the administration of morphine as a prea...

alpha 2 agonists used therapeutically decrease cardiac output in most animals this decrease is due to 1. decreased afterload 2. coronary vasoconstriction 3. high catecholamine levels 4. increased myocardial oxygen consumption Correct Answer: 2. coronary vasoconstriction which of the following is a reason geriatric patients should be scheduled for surgery before young patients 1. young patients become stressed more easily 2. geriatric patients take longer to recover 3. young pati...

which of the following devices on a rebreathing anesthesia machine converts the liquid anesthetic to a gas state 1. pressure reducing valve 2. vaporizer 3. oxygen flush valve 4. flowmeter Correct Answer: 2. vaporizer which of the following is a type of radiation therapy that is implanted directly in the area to be treated 1. brachytherapy 2. thoracoscopy 3. laparoscopy 4. radiofrequency ablation Correct Answer: 1. brachytherapy a patient has been brought into the lobby of the...

An animal that is dehydrated before surgery may require a _____ because _____ of the cell volume occurs after rehydration. a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution b) blood/plasma transfusion; hemoconcentration c) splenectomy; hemoconcentration d) splenectomy; sequestration Correct Answer: a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution Rehydration may necessitate a blood or plasma transfusion because dilution of the blood cell volume occurs with rehydration. Platelets in mammals: ...

Given the following four patients in an emergency clinic staffed by one veterinarian and one veterinary technician: A. a dog bleeding profusely from a paw laceration B. a cat that has been inappetant for 3 days C. a rabbit with dyspnea D. a dog with a suspected hock dislocation In which order should the technician recommend that the veterinarian see the patients? A. C, A, D, B B. C, D, A, B C. A, D, B, C D. A, C, B, D Correct Answer: C, A, D, B Which of the following monitoring de...

This parasite, which has eight legs was collected from a canine patient by means of superficial skin scraping is knows as: A. Cheyletiella. B. Sarcoptes. C. Chorioptes. D. Psoroptes. Correct Answer: A. Cheyletiella A prolonged prothrombin time or partial thromboplastin time would indicate a problem with secondary hemostasis such as: A. von Willebrand's disease B. rodenticide poisoning C. thrombocytopenia D. thrombocytopathy Correct Answer: B. rodenticide poisoning Which of the f...

The pressure in the systemic arteries during ventricular contraction is: (a) Diastolic blood pressure (b) Osmotic pressure (c) Systolic blood pressure (d) Low pressure Correct Answer: (c) Systolic blood pressure In what order does the impulse for depolarization travel through the heart? (a) AV node, SA node, bundle of His, Purkinje fibers (b) SA node, AV node, bundle of His, Purkinje fibers (c) SA node, AV node, Purkinje fibers, bundle of His (d) AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers...

Mr. Zachow has a condition for which three drugs are available. He has tried two but had an allergic reaction to them. Only the third drug works for him and it is not on his Part D plan's formulary. What could you tell him to do? Correct Answer: Mr. Zachow has a right to request a formulary exception to obtain coverage for his Part D drug. He or his physician could obtain the standardized request form on the plan's website, fill it out, and submit it to his plan. Mr. Polanski likes the cos...

1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuse s to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client's refusal in the chart. Correct Answers: Answer b . Document the client's refusal in the chart. If the client is repeatedly refu...

Which of the following structures in the male reproductive system secretes a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm? ANS: Prostate Gland Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system? ANS: To transport hormones Emphysema caused by damage to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body having difficulty performing which of the following action? ANS: Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide A cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, Which of the follo...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I had a bowel movement, but I was able to save the urine – should be free of feces b. I have a specimen in the bathroom from about 30 minutes ago- Client should place any urine in the container immediately and keep it on ice or in the fridge. c. I flushed what I urinated at 7 AM and have saved all the urine since – for a 24 hr urine coll...