CleverOrca Flashcards
according to the inverse square law the intensity of the radiation is ________
inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source of radiation
which veins can be used for venous access on rabbits?
lateral saphenous, cephalic, marginal ear vein
which skin scraping technique should be used for a skin scrape to test for Cheyletiella?
hold and scrape the. skin superficially to collect loose scales and crusts
which is not a characteristic of cancer cells?
a. enlarged nucleus
b. increased number of nucleoli
c. condensed chromatin
d. multipolar spindle formation
condensed chromatin
chromatin needs to be unwound in order to rapidly divide
Ketoconazole can cause toxicity to which organ?
liver
which medication would be beneficial to a patient being treated for NSAID overdose?
Misoprostol
what is Misoprostol?
a protective prostaglandin used to treat NSAID overdoses by protecting the gastric mucosa
what can NSAID overdose cause?
a high incidence of gastric damage or ulceration; can also cause liver/kidney damage
what disease do these signs most likely indicate?: male cat who is urinating excessively, still eating and acting normal, specific gravity is 1.012 with presence of granular casts made of epithelial cells, urine protein is normal
a. renal tubular disease
b. renal glomerular disease
c. nephroliths
d. uroliths
renal tubular disease
which animal most commonly transmits leptospirosis to humans?
rats
what is the purpose of biological indicators in sterilization?
to monitor effectiveness of sterilization
which medical term means frequent urination throughout the day?
pollakiuria
which zoonotic disease in birds causes respiratory disease in people?
a. beak and feather disease
b. macaw wasting disease
c. parrot fever
d. Budgerigar fledgling disease
parrot fever (aka psittacosis)
what are signs of psittacosis or parrot fever in birds?
respiratory disease and characteristic split pea soup diarrhea
what are signs of beak and feather disease?
abnormal feather growth
what is beak and feather disease caused by?
a circovirus
what are signs of macaw wasting disease?
dilation of the proventriculus
what is macaw wasting disease caused by?
bornavirus
what causes Budgerigar fledgling disease?
polyomavirus
what are signs of Budgerigar fledgling disease?
abnormal feather growth, abdominal distention, head tremors, bird found dead
which bacterial disease commonly affecting dogs causes lethargy, anorexia, fever, and GI signs?
canine leptospirosis
types of antineoplastic drugs include all of the following except:
a. acidifying agents
b. alkylating agents
c. antimetabolites
d. antibiotics
acidifying agents
what is the primary use of digoxin?
control ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation
what type of drug is digoxin?
cardiac glycoside
which of the following conditions are fluoroquinolones used for?
a. respiratory disease in cattle
b. E. coli infections in day-old chicks and poults
c. footrot
d. acute bovine interdigital necrobacillosis
respiratory disease in cattle
what are fluoroquinolones?
broad-spectrum antimicrobials
2 types:
Danofloxacin- treats and controls respiratory disease in cattle
Enrofloxacin- treats and controls respiratory disease in cattle and swine
what are Debakey forceps and what are they used for?
thumb forceps designed to be atraumatic that are long and have coarsely ribbed arms
used for intestinal manipulation
tenaculum forceps function
commonly used to hold parts of vessels or organs
not common in vet
what is the purpose of administrating guaifenesin in horses?
muscle relaxation during induction of general anesthesia
believed to be related to central depression of nerve impulse transmission
which of the following drugs is used to treat pulmonary edema?
a. Aminophylline
b. Dexamethasone
c. Terbutaline
d. Furosemide
Furosemide (Lasix)
loop diuretic that can help reduce fluid accumulation in the lungs
what part of the brain is responsible for coordinating breathing?
brainstem
what 2 areas is the pontine respiratory center comprised of in the brain?
pneumotaxic center: inhibitory
apneustic center: stimulatory
which part of the brain (specific) coordinates respiratory rate?
medulla oblongata
what is the parietal lobe responsible for?
motor function
what is the temporal lobe responsible for?
auditory function
what is the frontal lobe responsible for?
motor function
what is a common cardiac drug that can be used transdermally on exposed skin in dogs?
Nitroglycerine
what is Nitroglycerine?
a vasodilator that relaxes smooth muscle and is used in emergency treatment of congestive heart failure
what is Enalapril?
an ACE inhibitor vasodilator that controls fluid retention in heart failure and renal failure patients
what is Pimobendane?
a cardiac drug used to treat congestive heart failure by improving cardiac output with less of a risk for adverse effects than digoxin
what is Digoxin used for?
strengthening heart contractions and restore heart rhythm
used for heart failure symptoms
which blood product should be transfused to a patient hemorrhaging from suspected rodenticide ingestion?
fresh frozen plasma
which OTC medication treats diarrhea?
Loperamide
active ingredient in Imodium
what is Famotidine?
ingredient in Pepcid
an antacid or H2-receptor antagonist or blocker that helps prevent or treat stomach ulcers
what is Diphenhydramine?
ingredient in Benadryl
antihistamine used for allergies and allergic reactions
what is Simethicone?
ingredient in Gas-X
used to reduce gas symptoms
what is a common drug for treating hypotension?
Ephedrine
a vasopressor that increases blood pressure by constricting blood vessels
often used in anesthesia to raise BP
if a dog is suspected to have an osteosarcoma on his distal radius, what is the main reason for performing a bone scan before surgery?
to identify possible additional bone that may represent bone metastases
what is a bone scan?
a nuclear medicine test that involves administration of a bone-seeking radioisotope (technetium phosphate) that is taken up in areas of bone turnover
what is the feline dental formula?
2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1)
what is the swine dental formula?
2 (1 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 3/3)
which species is most at risk of hyperthermia in the heat?
a. goats
b. sheep
c. horses
d. dogs
sheep
a dog has a history of lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. bloodwork shows elevated liver enzymes and a low platelet count, which is the best diagnosis?
a. acute pancreatitis
b. immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
c. parvovirus
d. canine leptospirosis
canine leptospirosis
what might a dog owner indicate to their vet that their dog may have hypothyroidism?
hair loss
what is the most common sign of a transfusion reaction in dogs and cats?
fever is often the first and most common transfusion reaction seen
which of the following conditions are associated with metabolic alkalosis?
a. diabetic ketoacidosis
b. renal failure
c. vomiting
d. acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
vomiting because there is a loss of acid in the body
a cat presents for weight loss and vomiting, bloodwork shows elevated liver enzymes and an abdominal ultrasound shows a mass on the liver, what is the most likely diagnosis?
a. hepatic lipidosis
b. hepatocellular carcinoma
c. hepatic adenoma
d. hepatic abscess
hepatocellular carcinoma
what part of a bird’s feather is the vane?
the outermost layer
made up of tiny barbs that interlock to form a smooth, flexible surface
what is the calamus on a bird’s feather?
the base of the feather that attaches to the bird’s skin
what is the rachis on a bird’s feather?
the central shaft that runs through the length of the feather
what are the barbs on a bird’s feather?
the branching structures that form the vane
which cranial nerve is not important regarding a neurological dental exam?
a. vagus nerve
b. abducens nerve
c. olfactory nerve
d. glossopharyngeal nerve
vagus nerve
main function of vagus nerve is to mediate the parasympathetic nervous system
which of these antibiotics is bacteriostatic?
a. Enrofloxacin
b. Cephalexin
c. Penicillin
d. Doxycycline
Doxycycline
tetracyclines are bacteriostatic
in a cystocentesis which cell type would not be present?
a. red blood cells
b. squamous cells
c. urothelium
d. transitional epithelium
squamous cells
there aren’t any squamous cells lining the urinary bladder
which of the following may occur because of anorexia lasting over 3 days in an obese cat?
a. hepatic lipidosis
b. constipation
c. diabetes mellitus
d. anemia
hepatic lipidosis
aka fatty liver syndrome
which of the following isn’t involved in x-rays?
a. secondary radiation
b. heat production
c. piezoelectric effect
d. magnetic field production
piezoelectric effect
important to ultrasound - refers to the ability of the crystals in the transducer to give off ultrasonic frequencies
which of the following could be used for hemostasis at the site of a liver punch biopsy?
a. silver nitrate sticks
b. absorbable gelatin sponge
c. bone wax
d. styptic powder
absorbable gelatin foam (Gelfoam) is a sterile compressed sponge for hemostasis
it allows absorption of blood and formation of a clot at the bleeding site and is particularly useful in liver biopses and dentals
what are silver nitrate sticks used for (specifically)?
hemostasis for superficial bleeding
what is the function of bone wax?
controls bleeding from the bone and functions as a mechanical plug that is pressed into the bleeding bone surface
what is the purpose of a microplate reader?
measures the concentration of multiple samples at once, designed to read the absorbance or fluorescence of samples in microplates which are small plastic plates containing multiple wells
verminous arteritis caused by an equine parasite results in the presentation of colic in a young male thoroughbred horse; what is the name of the parasite that causes verminous arteritis of the cranial mesenteric artery in horses?
Strongylus vulgaris
what is the normal respiratory rate of a sleeping or relaxed cat?
20-30 Bpm
what is the correct order of the x-ray beam being produced?
electron cloud forms at the cathode –> electron hits tungsten target –> photons are produced at the anode –> photons leave the x-ray tube
what are 2 common medications used for tapeworm treatment?
Epsiprantel and Praziquantel
what effects do Epsiprantel and Praziquantel have been used in combination with each other?
they work together to disrupt the regulation of calcium and other ions in tapeworms, the ion dysregulation leads to a tetanic contraction in the cestodes and causes paralysis
what is a common goat disease that can be caused by a virus and can cause respiratory and neurological symptoms?
encephalomyelitis
which disease is caused by spirochete bacteria?
a. leptospirosis
b. feline leukemia
c. heartworm disease
d. feline immunodeficiency virus
leptospirosis
what does the P wave represent on an ECG?
electrical depolarization of the atria
initiated by the SA node
what does the QRS complex represent on an ECG?
ventricular depolarization
masks atrial repolarization which occurs at the same time
what does the PR interval represent on an ECG?
the delay between atrial and ventricular contraction due to reduced contraction velocity at the AV node
this allows the ventricles to fill before contraction
what does the T wave represent on an ECG?
repolarization of the ventricular myocardium
which of the following diets are not recommended when testing an animal for food allergies?
grain-free diet
grains are rare to be allergens, it would be more beneficial to take out various types of proteins since those are very common to be allergens
which of the following parasites produces an ovum with a different morphology than the others?
a. Dioctyphema sp.
b. Ancylostoma sp.
c. Necator sp.
d. Toxascaris sp.
Dioctyphema sp.
oval shaped ovum with polar ends, none of the other ovum have polarity
what age should most kittens first be presented for initial immunization?
8-10 weeks
what is proparacaine used for?
ocular anesthesia