AAVSB practice test #1

Question 1

what is the dental formula for an adult rabbit?

Answer 1

2 (I 2/1, C 0/0, P 3/2, M 3/3)

Question 2

to perform myelography, how is the contrast medium injected?

Answer 2

intrathecally into the subarachnoid space

Question 3

flaccid paralysis in dogs can be caused by ingestion of _________
a. ivermectin
b. metaldehyde
c. organophosphates
d. carbamates

Answer 3

ivermectin

Question 4

the results of testing a pure culture of a pathogen taken from a canine ear swab shows that the organism is gram-positive, cocci in shape, chained in arrangement, and catalase-negative. the pathogen is most likely _____________
a. staphylococcus spp.
b. malassezia pachydermatis
c. candida albicans
d. streptococcus spp.

Answer 4

streptococcus spp.

Question 5

inadequate tissue perfusion is present in anesthetized felines when the mean arterial blood pressure is _________

Answer 5

55 mmHg

Question 6

metabolic alterations in an oncology patient can cause _________
a. leukocytosis
b. protein-losing nephropathy
c. inflammation
d. cachexia

Answer 6

cachexia

Question 7

upon initial evaluation of a patient, a normal PCV with a high total protein is found. this is consistent with _______

Answer 7

dehydration

Question 8

as part of discharge instructions the vet tech should counsel the client about parasitic exposure. which parasite is facultative and of zoonotic importance?
a. toxocara canis
b. ancylostoma caninum
c. toxoplasma gondii
d. strongyloides stercoralis

Answer 8

strongyloides stercoralis

Question 9

prolonged topical exposure to which agent may result in tissue accumulation and eventual toxic effects?
a. phenol
b. povidone iodine
c. hydrogen peroxide
d. chlorhexidine

Answer 9

phenol

Question 10

what is the appropriate use of a bone currette?

Answer 10

cut or break down the periodontal ligament

Question 11

pansteatitis in cats is caused by a diet containing excessive levels of what?
a. diary products
b. fish oils
c. red meats
d. grain products

Answer 11

fish oils

Question 12

which canine breed is sensitive to acepromazine?

Answer 12

Boxers

Question 13

when using a positioning aid for a dorsoproximal-palmar distal view of the navicular bone, the primary beam will run:

Answer 13

parallel to the floor and centered on the coronary band

Question 14

which condition is preventable if a diary farmer uses good feed management and maintenance?

Answer 14

traumatic reticulopericarditis

Question 15

when using ethylene oxide for sterilization which factor is important?
a. ambient light
b. pressure
c. humidity
d. UV exposure

Answer 15

humidity

Question 16

hypothermia can cause peripheral __________

Answer 16

tissue acidosis

Question 17

an incision that is located lateral and parallel to the ventral midline of the animal is a _____________

Answer 17

paramedian

Question 18

which chemical mediator is blocked by NSAIDs that inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?

Answer 18

prostaglandins

Question 19

an average of 37 platelets seen per 100x object field correlates to an estimated count of how many per microliter?

Answer 19

555,000-740,000

Question 20

quantitative fecal analysis is a method to _______________

Answer 20

predict peak parasite pasture contamination and transmission potential

Question 21

despite correct positioning, during which procedure is a patient most likely to experience respiratory compromise?

Answer 21

perineal urethrostomy

Question 22

a canine is spontaneously breathing while connected to a rebreathing system. the pressure manometer reads 15 cmH2O. the best initial response is:

Answer 22

ensure the pop-off valve is open

Question 23

the anatomical landmark most often used for caudal epidural analgesia in cattle is the:

Answer 23

1st intercoccygeal space

Question 24

the most appropriate suture material to close an enterotomy is:

Answer 24

an absorbable monofilament material

Question 25

Mycobacterium paratuberculosis is primarily associated with:

Answer 25

chronic diarrhea in cattle

Question 26

which of the following tranquilizers produces emesis in cats?

Answer 26

dexmedetomidine