Foundational Knowledge Flashcards

1
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An increased packed cell volume (PCV) could be indicative of:

A

Dehydration

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2
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Cataracts result from a problem with transparency of the:

A

Lens

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3
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Which type of RNA copies the information in the DNA?

A

Messenger RNA

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4
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Which circulatory system is under the highest pressure?

A

systemic

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5
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The muscular structure that separates the right and left ventricels is called the interventricular:

A

Septum

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6
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The percentage of clients who accept a recommendation is defined as:

A

compliance

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7
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Which of the following correctly defines the term prognosis?

A

The prediction of the outcome of a disease

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8
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When a client is not present to sign a euthanasia form, to verify the euthanasia how many team members must the owner talk to?

A

2 people

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9
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Which controlled substance class must have separate logs and invoices from other classes?

A

2

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10
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All of the following are provided in SDS sheets, except:

A

The nearest emergency facility

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11
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Many drugs do not have X mg/ml listed on their labels but instead have their concentrations listed as a percent (X% solution). Which of the following most accurately reflects the conversion of a percentagae of a solution to a weight per volume format?

A

X% = X g/100 ml

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12
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Six 12-oz puppies need deworming medication. If the dose is 1 ml/lb, how many ml do you dispense?

A

4.5 ml

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13
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If a dog that receives fluids at a rate of 120 ml/hr has a rate reduction of 20%, what is the new rate in ml/hr?

A

96 ml/hr

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14
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An anesthesia machine is set to deliver 1 L/min oxygen and 3% isoflurane. Approximately how many ml of isoflurane will be used for a 1 hour procedure?

A

1800 ml

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15
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What is the correct volume of epinephrine, in ml, to administer to a 28-lb dog, if the dose is 0.1 mg/kg and the concentration in the bottle is 1:1000 (1 mg/ml)?

A

1.3 ml

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16
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The inside surface of the chamber of the heart is lined by a thin membrane known as the:

A

endocardium

17
Q

An increase in arterial blood pressure is defined as:

A

Hypertension

18
Q

An increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood refers to:

A

hypercapnia

19
Q

The term buccal refers to which of the following?

A

pertaining to toward the side of the mouth or cheek

20
Q

Prolonged constriction of the pupil of the eye is referred to as which of the following?

A

Miosis

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