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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...

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...