Patient Preparation

Question 0

Why may geriatric patients who have reached 75% of the normal lifespan have difficulty metabolizing drugs?

Answer 0

Difficulty due to liver or renal failure

Question 1

Why are very young animals (less than 8 weeks of age) much less capable of metabolizing injectable drugs?

Answer 1

Because the necessary liver pathways are not fully developed

Question 2

What should you check when confirming sex and reproductive status?

Answer 2

For males confirm the presence of both testicles in the scrotum

For females ask about the possibility of pregnancy, the last estrous cycle, check for a spay scar or a tattoo.

Question 3

What is the pre-anesthetic period?

Answer 3

The period immediately preceding the induction of anesthesia

Question 4

Every patient should have a minimum database which would ideally include this:

Answer 4

History
Physical exam findings
Diagnostic test results

Question 5

These species are more sensitive to opioids than dogs and ruminants

Answer 5

Horses and cats

Question 6

(Small or Large animals?) are prone to respiratory depression

Answer 6

Large animals

Question 7

Which Breeds of dogs are more sensitive to acepromazine?

Answer 7

Boxers and giant breeds

Question 8

This breed of dog is sensitive to barbiturates

Answer 8

Sighthounds

Question 9

This breed of dog is difficult to intubate

Answer 9

Brachycephalic

Question 10

(Young or Old animals?) are more prone to hypothermia and hypoxia

Answer 10

Young animals

Question 11

What does a consent form review?

Answer 11

Reviews anesthetic risks, resuscitation options, blood work options, and phone numbers for the owner

Some forms also state that a drug will be used on their animal in an extra-label manner