Pre-anesthetic Prep

Question 1

While under, the ____ reflex is absent

Answer 1

Swallowing

Question 2

What are emetic drugs

Answer 2

Induce vomiting

Question 3

How long to fast dog/cat (food and water)

Answer 3

Food: 8-12 hr
Water: 2-4 hr

Question 4

How long to fast horse (food and water)

Answer 4

Food: 8-12 hr
Water: 0-2 hr

Question 5

How long to fast cattle for (food and water)

Answer 5

Food: 24-48 hr
Water: 8-12hr

Question 6

How long to fast small ruminants (F/W)

Answer 6

Food: 12-18 hr
Water: 8-12 hr

Question 7

When should you not fast prior to anesthesia

Answer 7

Neonates, less than 8 weeks old, or less than 2 kg

Question 8

When doing PE prior to procedure you should double check

Answer 8

Signalment

Question 9

Cachexia

Answer 9

Excessive weight loss

Question 10

Ataxia

Answer 10

Uncoordinated

Question 11

An expedited procedure means it is

Answer 11

Moved up

Question 12

What is on a consent form

Answer 12

Procedure to be done, possible risks/ complications, client signature

Question 13

Neotnates/ less than 8 weeks old: less 2 kg risk during anesthesia

Answer 13

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)

Question 14

Why you should ask if animal is excessively bleeding (when cut) or easily bruising

Answer 14

Could not be clotting well

Question 15

3 things on signalment

Answer 15

Breed, sex, age