AAVSB practice test #1 Flashcards
what is the dental formula for an adult rabbit?
2 (I 2/1, C 0/0, P 3/2, M 3/3)
to perform myelography, how is the contrast medium injected?
intrathecally into the subarachnoid space
flaccid paralysis in dogs can be caused by ingestion of _________
a. ivermectin
b. metaldehyde
c. organophosphates
d. carbamates
ivermectin
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.
streptococcus spp.
inadequate tissue perfusion is present in anesthetized felines when the mean arterial blood pressure is _________
55 mmHg
metabolic alterations in an oncology patient can cause _________
a. leukocytosis
b. protein-losing nephropathy
c. inflammation
d. cachexia
cachexia
upon initial evaluation of a patient, a normal PCV with a high total protein is found. this is consistent with _______
dehydration
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
strongyloides stercoralis
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
phenol
what is the appropriate use of a bone currette?
cut or break down the periodontal ligament
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
fish oils
which canine breed is sensitive to acepromazine?
Boxers
when using a positioning aid for a dorsoproximal-palmar distal view of the navicular bone, the primary beam will run:
parallel to the floor and centered on the coronary band
which condition is preventable if a diary farmer uses good feed management and maintenance?
traumatic reticulopericarditis
when using ethylene oxide for sterilization which factor is important?
a. ambient light
b. pressure
c. humidity
d. UV exposure
humidity
hypothermia can cause peripheral __________
tissue acidosis
an incision that is located lateral and parallel to the ventral midline of the animal is a _____________
paramedian
which chemical mediator is blocked by NSAIDs that inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?
prostaglandins
an average of 37 platelets seen per 100x object field correlates to an estimated count of how many per microliter?
555,000-740,000
quantitative fecal analysis is a method to _______________
predict peak parasite pasture contamination and transmission potential
despite correct positioning, during which procedure is a patient most likely to experience respiratory compromise?
perineal urethrostomy
a canine is spontaneously breathing while connected to a rebreathing system. the pressure manometer reads 15 cmH2O. the best initial response is:
ensure the pop-off valve is open
the anatomical landmark most often used for caudal epidural analgesia in cattle is the:
1st intercoccygeal space
the most appropriate suture material to close an enterotomy is:
an absorbable monofilament material
Mycobacterium paratuberculosis is primarily associated with:
chronic diarrhea in cattle
which of the following tranquilizers produces emesis in cats?
dexmedetomidine
