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Clinical Procedures Flashcards

1
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what are permanent types of ID for mice/rats?

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tail tattoo, ear notch, and microchip

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latex gloves should be worn when handling rats or mice due to the possibility of the trasnmission of

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leptospira

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what is the locations of SQ injections in mice/rats?

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skin over the neck and loose skin on the abdomen

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4
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young pups are generally scooped out how?

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in a group with bedding

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what type of bedding should be avoided when housing mice and rats?

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soft wood bedding

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6
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is its acceptable to pick rats up by the tail mid-shaft?

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false

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7
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when obtaining radiographs in mice and rats, you should tape the patient to what?

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the cassette

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8
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to evaluate the lvl of anesthesia in a rat, what would you see to know the naimla is at a surgical stage of anesthesia

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failure to withdraw from a toe pinch

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9
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why should cedar wood shavings be avoided in cages of mice/rats?

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it contains compounds that affect hepatic enzymes and cause respiratory problems

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10
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what route of administration of mediation can result in lameness or self-mutilation in rats/mice?

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IM

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11
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which method of animal ID has a national database of animals’ ID numbers so that info can be recovered if an animal is lost or stolen?

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microchipping

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12
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when performing an IP injection, where should the needle be placed to avoid the contact with internal organs in mice/rats?

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Lower left quadrant

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13
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if a rat has a wound, which of the following is not recommended for treatment?

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bandage the wound

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14
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an inexpensive restraining device for rats and mice that can be made from a household item would be:

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plastic restraint box

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15
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humidity lvls should be kept between what for mice/rats?

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40-60%

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16
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ear punching is a simple procedure that can be done w/o anesthesia. Easily number the patients up to 99 in mice/rats

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true

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17
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when gavaging a rat or mouse, what is preferred?

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18 guage needle that has been dulled

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18
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what is a tranquilizer that is not routinely used in mice/rats?

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dormosedan

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19
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what type of light do mice see the best in?

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dim light

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20
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for pet rodents, owners are enouraged to bring patients into the clinic how?

A

their primary enclosure

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21
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noninfectious diseases in rats and mice can releate to

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husbandry

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22
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during a PE on a rat, what is the first observable signs of disease?

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unkept appearance

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23
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when administering IP injection, what position should the head of a mouse/rat be in?

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downwards

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24
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a safe lvl of blood volume of the total body weight that can be collected at one time from a roden is

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10%

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25
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which route of administration of medication requires that the animal be anesthetized

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IO

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26
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what is an approved method of restraint for rats and mice?

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plastic cone, manual restraint, plastic restraint box

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27
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which blood collection procedure should be performed if the animal is to be euthanized immediately after?

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cardiocentesis

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28
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mice enjoy being suspended in the air

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false

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29
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when delivering a medication orally to a mouse/rat, avoid rotating gavage needle to prevent

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rupturing the esophagus

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30
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is more likely to fit when housed together

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female rats

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31
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what is the most common vessel used for IV injections in rats/mice

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lat tail vein

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32
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it is recommended to house rats/mice away from other species for what?

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they are prey, decrease stress lvls, and increased noise can cause seizures in rats

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33
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which of the following is a barbiturate that is approved for use in mice and rats?

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pentobarbital

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34
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gavage tubes constructed of stainless steel should have a ball tip to help reduce the chance of damage to the patient in mice/rats

A

true

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35
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which of the following is a dissociative agent that can be given to mice and rats?q

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ketamine

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36
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what condition in rats can be caused by low humidity lvls?

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ringtail

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37
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what can be used to evaluate the degree of anesthesia

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RR, toe pinch, whisker and ear movement to puff of air, and HR

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38
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wounds on mice and rats are typically bandaged to prevent limb mutiliation

A

false

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39
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a diet high in ___ helps to prevent hairballs in rabbits

A

fiber

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40
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the ideal temp range for indoor rabbits is

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62-70F

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41
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rabbit feed should contain roughly ____% of fiber

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10

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42
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rabbits are considered what

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herbivores

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43
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when masking a rabbit down for anesthesia, what percentage saturation should the vaporizor be started at?

A

3%

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44
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shredded paper is used in the rabbit litter box because:

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rabbits tend to eat clay litter or wood shavings

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45
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what challenging procedure is recommended for long surgical procedures in bunnies?

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ET intubation

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46
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cleaning rabbit cages often requires the use of an acidic cleaner why?

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to remove the deposits formed by highly crystalline urine

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47
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contrary to dogs, when performing an IM injection into the quadriceps of rabbits, care does not need to be taken to avoid a sciatic nerve

A

false

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48
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when a small volume of blood is needed, what vessel is preferred on a rabbit?

A

marginal ear vein

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49
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what vein in the rabbit ear is most commonly used for blood collection?

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marginal

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50
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the best vessel to use for IV injections in rabbits is

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marginal ear vein

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51
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rabbits often communicate warnings of danger by

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thumping hindlimbs

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52
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oral administration of medications can be administered via what route in rabbits?

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with a syringe

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53
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when drawing blood, what gauge needles are commonly used in rabbits?

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25-27

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54
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rabbits are nocturnal animals

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true

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55
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what can be the greatest risk of happening if a rabbit’s hind legs are not supported when handling the animal?

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spinal cord injury

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56
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the addition supplements, such as pineapple or papaya juice, aids in preventing what in rabbits?

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hairballs

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57
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what is a characterisitc commonly seen in rabbits, in which the stool is ingested for nutritional purposes

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coprophagy

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58
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rabbits high reserve of body fat complicate ____ anesthesia

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barbiturate

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59
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due to delicate and easily damaged vessels, only hypertonic fluids should be administered IV to rabbits

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false

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60
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rabbits are said to rarely bite

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true

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61
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if large volumes of blood need to be collected from a pet rabbit, what location can be used?

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jugular vein

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62
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when giving a SQ injection in a normal size adult rabbit, up to ____ mL can be administered

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100mL

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63
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for non-invasive procedures, what is an appropriate restraint method for rabbits?

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v trough

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64
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what preanesthetic agent is often ineffective in rabbts?

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atropine

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65
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papaya juice may aid in prevention of hairballs bc it has

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proteolytic enzymes

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66
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rabbits should alwasy be fasted for how long prior to anesthetic procedures

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they don’t need fasted

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67
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what is the term for hairballs?

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trichobezoars

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68
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prolonged fasting in rabbits before anesthesia may lead to what?

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hypoglycemia

69
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the option for rabbit restrain when performing an invasive or painful procedure would be

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a restraint boxq

70
Q

if the rabbit kicks and the spinal cord is injured, ___ can result

A

quad-paralysis

71
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when drawing largeer amounts of blood, a cavutaineer tube should not be used because it can cause collapsing of the vessel in rabbits

A

true

72
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rabbit feed should contain roughly____% of protein

A

15

73
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what are rabbits likely to do when they are injured or frightened

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squeal loudly

74
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when administering an IM injection in rabbits, what muscle groups should be used?

A

epaxial and/or quadriceps

75
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a max of ____mL can be given IM to a rabbit

A

1.5

76
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what preanesthetic agent is most often given to rabbits/

A

buprenorphine

77
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______ feeding tubes can be placed in anorexic rabbits long term use

A

nasogastric

78
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SQ injections are commonly given in rabbits where?

A

botrh in the loose skin over the back and the lateral space just cranial to the pelvis

79
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thanks to the renal portal system, drugs administered to the caudal ____ of the body will travel through the kidneys before the rest of the body (avians)

A

1/3

80
Q

birds should be captured from the owners shoulder when in the vet clinic

A

false

81
Q

unlike puppies, birds may not outgrow what destructive behavior

A

chewing

82
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most behaviors bird owners wish to change are either a result of living in captivity or they are an instictual behavior

A

true

83
Q

the first step in a thorough PE in a bird is

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observe the bird from a distance

84
Q

if a bird is alert and active, the best method for administering meds is

A

gastric gavage

85
Q

2 of the common sites for IO catheters would be (birds)

A

distal ulna and proximal tibia

86
Q

what can be used to clip the wings of birds

A

suture scissors, feline nail trimmers, and wire cutters

87
Q

gavage tube feeding is indicated for what

A

fluid support, nutritional support, and medication administration

88
Q

what is the recommended ratio for pellets vs fresh fruit and veggies for most species of birds?

A

70% pellets: 30% fresh fruits and veggies

89
Q

The volume of blood that can be safely taken for sampling in a healthy bird is ______ and in sick birds would be _______ of the total body weight.

A

1% and 0.5%

90
Q

bird owners should be advised to avoid teflon cookwear

A

true

91
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IV catheters should be placed in pneumatic bones bc insertion is easier in these locations

A

false

92
Q

captive birds should have their beaks trimmed how often?

A

they shouldn’t need trimmed

93
Q

if drawing blood from the jug, what side should be used in birds?

A

right

94
Q

what is the max amount of time that a bird should be fasted for prior to a surgical procedure

A

2-3 hours

95
Q

when restraining birds with a terry cloth they should be allowed to chew on the material

A

true

96
Q

large birds, such as macaws, can have a bite force up to

A

300 psi

97
Q

air sac cannulation can be used to administer anesthesia

A

true

98
Q

birds are domesticated

A

false

99
Q

what premed will result in reduced anxiety but have no analgesic effect in birds?

A

midazolam

100
Q

cockatoos, cockatiels, and african grays are noted for

A

powder down

101
Q

it is possible to fracture a birds wing if the patient struggles during an exam

A

true

102
Q

when delaing with compainion birds that are sick a simple way to medicate is to add meds to the water

A

false

103
Q

the best method of feeding an african grey is

A

feed good quality pellets and fresh fruits and vegetables

104
Q

perches should never be placed higher or equal to eye lvl to prevent what behavior issue in birds?

A

dominance

105
Q

firgure-of-eight bandaging can be used to stabalize the wing for what reason

A

IO cathetures, soft tissue injuring, and fractures distal to the elbow

106
Q

what methods can be used for gender determination in birds

A

endoscopy, DNA testing, and external appearance of feathers

107
Q

what should not be performed because birds have cartiliginous rings in the trachea?

A

intubation with a cuffed endotracheal tube

108
Q

what can be given to birds to offer calcium supplementation

A

cuttlefish bones

109
Q

a bird is in need of SQ fluids, what is the best location to administer them?

A

inguinal

110
Q

the administration of large volumes through IM injections can lead to

A

tissue necrosis

111
Q

the cell that is functionally equivalent to eh mammalian neutrophil is called in a bird

A

heterophil

112
Q

The veterinarian has asked you to determine that a bird’s feces has gram-negative bacteria. What type of test would you perform?

A

gram stain

113
Q

the best site for blood collection in a large bird would be

A

the metatarsal vein

114
Q

it is important to consider where a bird cage should be located in a house. what is an ideal location?

A

near a window for direct sunlight

115
Q

what method of ID is the most permanent, positive form of ID available for birds?

A

microchip

116
Q

what can be used to trim the beaks of birds?

A

aluminum oxide grinding stone

117
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an underlying medical condition or stress can lead to what behavior

A

self-mutilation

118
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the best site for blood collection in a small bird would be

A

jugular

119
Q

what behavior issue is not an instictual behavior but rather developed by captive birds as a means of protecting themselves

A

biting

120
Q

one method of preventing pododermatitis in bids is

A

offer perches with varying sizes, textures, and shapes

121
Q

air sac cannulation is indicated for what in birds?

A

upper airway disease, airway neoplasia, and tracheal obstruction

122
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if you have been asked to administer an IM injection to a bird, what muscle group would be used?

A

pectoral

123
Q

the normal body temp range for a bird is

A

105-112

124
Q

chronic masturbation can be a result of what behavior problem in birds?

A

inappropriate bonding

125
Q

what type of bird is more likely to have problems with self-mutilation

A

african gray

126
Q

what type of caging material should be avoided as it contains substances that are toxic to birds?

A

galvanized metal

127
Q

what are the standard views for radiographs of birds

A

VD and right lateral

128
Q

oral examinations are most commonly performed in snakes using what?

A

plastic spatula

129
Q

reptiles do not breathe well on their own during anesthesia, especially sankes

A

true

130
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what turtle type is least likely to bite during examinations?

A

box turtle

131
Q

maintaining adequate body temp while udner anesthesia helps what in reptiles

A

helps metabolize drugs/anesthesia better

132
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A
133
Q

where should SQ injections be given in a lizard?

A

lateral coelomic body wall

134
Q

PE of reptiles or any species starts with what?

A

visual observation

135
Q

what is most commonly used to obtain a heart rate in a reptillian patient/

A

doppler

136
Q

when performing PE’s it is important to start from the head and work caudal so

A

systems or parts are not missed

137
Q

the proper temp to maintain a reptile under anesthesia is

A

80-90

138
Q

when applying bandages or splints to reptiles it is best to use sticky tape to help hold them in place

A

false

139
Q

what is an acceptable method of obtaining a blood sample in a snake?

A

caudal tail vein and cardiocentesis

140
Q

impression smears are performed by

A

touching the slide to a wound

141
Q

large femoral pores in the inguana are indicative of

A

a male lizard

142
Q

male turtles can sometimes be identified by what?

A

short tails, long nails, and concave plastron

143
Q

when collecting blood from a lizard, what is the most common vessel used for collection?

A

ventral coccygeal vein

144
Q

when handling turtles the first step is to

A

gain control of the body

145
Q

what methods can be used to obtain a fecal sample in reptiles?

A

cloacal wash

146
Q

what has a hinged shell which can make restraining the patient difficult?

A

box turtle

147
Q

snakes have no epiglottis

A

true

148
Q

when capturing lizards that are larger and possibly aggressive what items might be helpful?

A

towel and gloves

149
Q

the most common views for radiographing a turtle would be what?

A

horizontal lateral, DV, and horizontal cr/cd

150
Q

the most common site to obtain blood samples from lizards would be

A

ventral tail vein

151
Q

snake hooks can be used for what

A

hold the head in order to get a hand hold on it, carry or move the snake, and use for self defense

152
Q

when collecting blood from a reptile for biochemistry testing, what is the best type of tube and anticoagulant to use?

A

microtainer with lithium heparin

153
Q

the help calm some lizards, what can be used?

A

vagal response

154
Q

most lizards can be picked up by the tail

A

false

155
Q

to gain control of a snake when wishing to remove from a container one needs to

A

gain control over the head

156
Q

if a large snake needs to be restrained, a general guide of one person every ____ feet is recommended

A

3 feet

157
Q

the subcarapacial venous sinus may be found in what reptile?

A

turtles

158
Q

what is the hardest reptile to restrain?

A

turtle

159
Q

when measuring the depth of the cloaca probe, a male snake will have a depth of wwhat minimum scales

A

7

160
Q

the vagal response in reptiles can be triggered by

A

gently applying digital pressure to both eyes

161
Q

the preferred route of administration for large quantities of fluids in reptiles is

A

intracoelomic

162
Q

the heart rate of reptiles should be obtained using what instrument and location

A

doppler and over the heart

163
Q

male iguanas can be identified by their

A

femoral pores

164
Q

male snakes can be identified by what?

A

the depth of the cloaca probe, residual hooks or claws by the cloaca, and eversion of the hemipenis

165
Q

when handling reptiles one should make every effort to

A

keep the body supported

166
Q

what common anesthesia monitoring equipment is not reliable in reptiles and is rarely used?

A

pulse ox

167
Q

the blood volume of most reptiles ranges between what percentage of their total body weight?

A

5-8%

168
Q

when performing a PE on a reptile, the first step should be

A

observing the animal

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