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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? correct answersC,A,D,B Which of the following monitoring devices displays heart rate and rhythm? correct answersElectrocard...

What does the acronym AVMA stand for? correct answersAmerican Veterinary Medical Association _____ supervision is defined as a situation in which a licensed veterinarian is not on the premises but maintains. constant communication. correct answersIndirect what is NAVTA? correct answersThe national organization for veterinary technicians the CVMA is an accrediting body for veterinary technician programs in which country? correct answersCanada who is responsible for accreditation of ve...

Neonatal animals are less tolerant of some drugs than older animals, bc in neonates the drugs are: Biotransformed (metabolized) more slowly Decreased function of what organ would have the greatest effect on biotransformation of most drugs? Liver

Credentialed veterinary technicians are allowed to perform certain duties under the direct supervision of whom? correct answersVeterinarian. Which of the following healthcare team members is allowed to diagnose, prescribe medication, and perform surgery? correct answersVeterinarian. Which of the following tasks is the responsibility of a veterinary assistant? correct answersMaintain legible and accurate medical records. The term "petty cash" refers to which of the following? correct a...

2. coronary vasoconstriction. 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. 2. Geriatric patients take longer to recover. 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 pa...

You are working in the critical care unit and learning to perform central venous pressure readings. What is a normal CVP reading? correct answersAnswer: 0-10 cm H2O The central venous pressure is the blood pressure of the thoracic vena cava. It is very helpful in monitoring the hydration status of a patient. A value less than zero would indicate dehydration and a value starting to trend upward around 5-8 indicates adequate fluids. Readings over 10 may indicate fluid overload or venous congest...

Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock? A. D5W B. Hetastarch C. Hypertonic saline D. Plasma-Lyte 48 D5W The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is: A. Diazepam B. Pentobarbital C. Potassium bromide D. Propofol Diazepam

which of the following animals are strict omnivores? a. dogs b. ferrets c. prairie dogs d. rabbits correct answersa. dogs which of the following is a true effect of pain? a. it prevents further patient harm by preventing movement b. it places the animal in an anabolic state leading to weight gain c. it suppresses the immune system, leading to an increased chance of infection d. it promotes inflammation and increases healing rate correct answersc. it suppresses the immune system. leadi...

Taking a complete and accurate patient history: 1. Is an important task that may be performed by veterinary technicians 2. Should only be performed by veterinary technicians 3. Is only necessary if the patient has never been to the hospital 4. Is not necessary for wellness exams in healthy patients 1. Is an important task that may be performed by veterinary technicians When obtaining a patient history it is important to: 1. Ask leading questions to save time and keep on schedu...

1 How many grams of sodium chloride should be dissolved in 1.5L of water to make a 12% solution? correct answers180g 2 A vial containing 1 gram of medication has to be reconstituted to a 2.5% solution (w/v). What volume of diluent is needed and what concentration will result? correct answers40mL, resulting in a concentration of 25mg/mL 3 If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which drug will best reverse the effect of the shock? correct answersEpinephrine...