AAVSB practice test #2 Flashcards
the probing of which tooth would most likely confirm an oronasal fistula?
maxillary canine
when given IM to a canine, the duration of buprenorphine compared to morphine is
a. approximately the same
b. shorter
c. longer
d. variable by breed
longer
what is the minimum dietary calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for a growing puppy?
1.1 : 1
deciduous incisors in the feline erupt at what age?
2-3 weeks
in a patient being treated for hyperadrenocorticism the vet tech should counsel the client that the pet should be evaluated immediately if the pet has what side effects?
vomiting and diarrhea
the energy requirements for a lactating bitch will peak approximately at weeks
4 and 5
what is the predominate blood cell type on the differential of a normal rabbit is what?
lymphocyte
what is the maximum safe pressure manometer reading for positive-pressure ventilation in large animals?
40 cmH2O
which of the following is an absorbable synthetic suture material appropriate for use in closing the linea alba?
a. polyglactin (Vicryl)
b. nylon (ethilon)
c. polyester (dacron)
d. polypropylene (prolene)
polyglactin
the most clinically relevant leukocyte monitored in patients undergoing chemotherapy is what?
neutrophil
corrected WBC count formula
WBC x 100 / 100 + nRBCs
absolute WBC count formula
specific type of WBC count in decimal x WBC count
what is the appropriate time and speed for centrifugation of a urine sample for sediment examination?
5 minutes at 1500 RPM
which of the following is a nematode that causes a mild chronic cough in cats?
a. Aelurostrongylus abstrusus
b. trichuris vulpis
c. paragonimus kellicoti
d. baylisascaris procyonis
aelurostrongylus abstrusus
a horse with colic should not be given flunixin meglumine prior to a physical exam because why?
it will decrease the degree of pain experienced by the horse
excessive dead space in a long ETT will
increase ETCO2 concentration
where should the measurement be taken for a canine lateral abdominal radiograph?
caudal aspect of the 13th rib
where should a nasal oxygen catheter be placed in a dog?
in the ventral meatus
which of the following can cause an inaccurate reading on an SpO2 monitor?
a. expired soda lime
b. patient positioning
c. bradycardia
d. pigmented mm
pigmented mm
which of the following factors can prevent a pulse oximeter from providing an accurate reading?
a. hypercapnia
b. hypocapnia
c. hypotension
d. hypertension
hypotension
which method is the most appropriate for fecal testing when Alaria species is suspected?
sedimentation
which equine tooth is most commonly removed?
1st upper premolar
which metal is a common cause of toxicity in avians?
zinc
any animal receiving a loop diuretic requires regular monitoring of blood levels of what?
potassium
which type of forceps has longitudinal grooves along the jaw?
carmalt
which is a possible cause of an elevated ETCO2 for a dog on a rebreathing system?
a. oxygen flow rate is too high
b. unidirectional expiratory valve is stuck open
c. the ETT is endobronchial
d. the circle tubing has a hole
the unidirectional expiratory valve is stuck open
which species requires a preformed source of vitamin A in the diet?
feline
what is the expected effect on mm color if a dog receives dexmedetomidine?
blanching
which disease is a vesicular disease that must be reported to government officials?
a. newcastle disease
b. contagious ecthyma
c. rabies
d. foot and mouth
foot and mouth disease
tachycardia with bounding pulses, lethargy, and pale mm is suggestive of what condition?
anemia
which type of insulin has the shortest duration of effect?
a. NPH
b. lente
c. regular
d. PZI
regular
