Exam 1

Question 1

Schedule V Controlled Substances have a _____ potential for abuse.

Answer 1

Low

Question 2

Chemotherapeutic agents may cause headache, fetal deficiencies, and environmental contamination. True or false?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

As an employee you are responsible for learning and following the safety rules and practices. True or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

It is safe to dispose of expired drugs down the drain, flushing them in the toilet, placing them in the trash, or discarding them on the ground. True or false?

Answer 4

False

Question 5

______________ are drugs or medications used in a manner not specifically described on the FDA-approved label.

Answer 5

Extra-label use drugs

Question 6

OSHA can give a clinic very little time to correct violations. True or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

All controlled substances should be stored in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet or safe. True or false?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Formalin, used as a tissue preservative, is potentially a human carcinogen and should be obtained in small, pre-measured containers whenever possible. True or false?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What type of injury does insurance statistics show as the most common type of injury among veterinary technicians?

Answer 9

Animal related injuries

Question 10

Cleaning agents today are safer and environmentally friendly so the only precaution needed is to use caution when mixing other products. True or false?

Answer 10

False

Question 11

The time between the last administered drug dose of a medication to a food-producing animal and the time that animal can be slaughtered, or animal products can be used for human consumption.

Answer 11

Withdrawal time

Question 12

A ________ exists when (1) the veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for making clinical judgements regarding the health of the animal(s), (2) the veterinarian is readily available for follow-up evaluation or has arranged for emergency coverage in the event of adverse reactions or failure of the prescribed regimen, (3) the veterinarian has recently seen the patient for a physical examination or by a medically appropriate and timely visit to the premises where the animal is kept, and (4) the client has agreed to follow the instructions and regimen determined by the veterinarian.

Answer 12

VCPR - Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship

Question 13

As long as food, drinks, condiments, and snacks are in separate locations in the refrigerator and are covered they may be stored in the same refrigerator as biologicals and vaccines as long as they too are sealed. True or false?

Answer 13

False

Question 14

In order for a prescription to be considered complete, which of the following has to be on there:
Identification of the patient
Date for prescription
Name, address, and telephone number of the prescribing veterinarian
Drug name, strength, and quantity
Drug administration instructions
Cautionary statements
Number of refills

Answer 14

All of the above

Question 15

The time and frequency of medication ordered as b.i.d on a drug order should be written out on the dispensed prescription label as _________ so the client has clear instructions of how often to administer medication.

Answer 15

Every 12 hours

Question 16

Which of the following is considered part of the Patient "Rights" of drug administration?
Right amount
Right anime and frequency
Right drug
Right patient
Right route
Right temperature
Right documentation

Answer 16

Right amount, time/frequency, drug, patient, and route

Question 17

The most common route(s) of drug excretion, or elimination, is through the:

Answer 17

Kidneys

Question 18

Lipophilic medications are known to be _________.

Answer 18

Lipid soluble

Question 19

The ED50 represents the ______ dose of a drug or medication.

Answer 19

Effective

Question 20

All veterinary medications dispensed to clients for their pets should be dispensed in plastic vials with childproof lids to prevent accidental poisoning. True or false?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

A drug that is administered IV is in immediate circulation and considered _____ bioavailable.

Answer 21

100%

Question 22

The _____ is the drug dosage that produces the desired effect of a drug within a patient, with minimal or no signs of toxicity.

Answer 22

Therapeutic index

Question 23

______ represents the dose of a drug lethal to 50% of patients exposed to or administered a drug or lethal dose.

Answer 23

LD50

Question 24

The physiological movement of a drug to reach the target tissue or the intended site of action.

Answer 24

Drug distribution

Question 25

The process of a veterinary technician filling a prescription as ordered by a licensed veterinarian and providing that medication to the client is known as _______.

Answer 25

Dispensing

Question 26

If the abbreviation of t.i.d. Is used on a drug order, the instructions on the dispensing label for the client should read _______.

Answer 26

Every 8 hours

Question 27

Which of the following should be included in the written drug administration instructions for a dispensed medication:
Directions for route of administration
Directions for how often a drug should be administered
Directions for how much of a drug to administer for each dose

Answer 27

All of the above

Question 28

Ethylenediaminetetracetic acid

Answer 28

EDTA

Question 29

Within normal limits

Answer 29

WNL

Question 30

Hematocrit

Answer 30

HCT

Question 31

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Answer 31

ELISA

Question 32

What is a balling gun used for in large animal medicine?

Answer 32

Administer a bolus, a large solid tablet

Question 33

In addition to the required legal patient identification information printed on an image, it may also be necessary to include:
The body part xrayed at the time of exposure
Right or left extremity of a limb
Time marker if it is a contrast study
A and B only
All of the above

Answer 33

All of the above

Question 34

Are initials of the radiographer required?

Answer 34

No

Question 35

Is the anode positive or negative?

Answer 35

Positive

Question 36

Is permanent marker used to label a radiograph after development legal?

Answer 36

No

Question 37

Film labels affixed to traditional film images after the film has been produced and before storage may be more convenient, however this increases the risk of misidentifying the radiograph. True or false?

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Which of the following should be included on the label of a permanent radiograph: (mark all that apply)
Date
Exposure and settings used
Patient identification information
Name of the hospital
Owner information

Answer 38

All except exposure and settings used

Question 39

The filament of the cathode is made of

Answer 39

Tungsten

Question 40

Stationary or fixed anodes are typically found in what types of radiography machines?

Answer 40

Dental and small portable units

Question 41

What is the acceleration of electrons controlled by?

Answer 41

Kilovoltage

Question 42

Should you place a radiograph in an X-ray envelope prior to filing?

Answer 42

Yes

Question 43

In digital radiography the patient identification information is part of the _______.

Answer 43

DICOM tag

Question 44

The anodes target:
Is composed of tungsten
Reaches temperatures in excess of 1000 degrees Celsius during X-ray production
Usually has a copper base

Answer 44

All of the above