Vet Science (multiple choice) Flashcards
Connective tissue is made up of
Extra cellular fibers, ground substance, and cells
The lower neck like portion of the uterus is
The Cervix
Prazosin is
A combined vasodilator
Plasma is
The fluid part of the blood
When drawing an avian blood sample, you use a black ring microhematoent tube. What is the anticoagulant used to coat this tube?
Heparin
What does micturtion mean?
Urinating
Gamete is:
Generic term for sex cell
When you calculate shock fluid how do you calculate it?
The animal’s blood volume (88ml/kg)
On the blood film you are observing you see pale attachments on the cell membrane of the Red blood cells. You are seeing what?
Heinz bodies
the amount of time required for half of a given substance to be rendered inert is called:
Half life
Only a veterinarian can:
Prescribe medication, preform surgery, provide diagnoses, and prognoses
What does CRT stand for?
Capillary refill time
When evaluating the integumentary system of a horse, what would be looked at?
Hooves, hair, skin, and hide
Cranial means:
Towards the head
A Celine’s first defense is its?
Claws
You’re bitten by a two year old dog while restraining him for a pedicure, he is up do date on all of his shots including his rabies, what should you do?
Wash your hands immediately with soap and water, than with a povidone-iodine, then follow through with thorough irrigation with water, then inform a vet or office manager
Anemia is:
A decrease in the number of red blood cells
Pericardium is:
The fibrous sac that encloses the heart
A compound fracture is:
The bone breaks through the skin
An orchiectomy is:
Removal of the testes
The abomasum is:
The fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach; also known as the “true stomach”
The function of the cecum is:
Aide in the digestion of fibrous materials
Carbohydrates contain or include:
Simple sugars
Which organization the use, storage, and disposal of controlled substances?
DEA
SOAP
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Zoonotic disease are:
shared between animals and humans
Cardiovascular system includes what?
Heart and blood vessels
Open ended questions mean what?
The answer cannot be simply yes, or no
What vaccination must an animal have before going into a boarding kennel?
Kennel cough vaccination
Signalment includes what?
Animal’s age, sex, and breed
Blood tests that evaluate red blood cell count are:
Complete blood cell count
Most common clinical sign observed with salmonellosis is?
Diarrhea
What is a connective tissue that connects muscle to bones?
Tendon
Bone marrow does what?
Produces red blood cells
Body part moved close the the body
adduction
Carotid arteries supply blood to what?
The head
Tachycardia means?
Rapid heart rate
Bradycardia means?
Slower than normal heart rate
If oxygen levels fall what is a key sign?
Mucous membranes will turn blue
What animal restraints are there?
Chemical, psychological, and physical
Ovariohysterectomy means?
Removal of the ovaries and the uterus
Cryptorchidism is?
A condition when one or two or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum
Constriction means?
decrease in diameter
A free-choice diet means?
Having feed all the time
Inhalation anesthesia requires what?
Oxygen
Cystitis means?
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
SQ
Subcutaneous injection
A benefit of rehabilitation for vet patients:
Increases mobility
Bones connect to other bones by:
Ligaments
Dystocia means:
Difficulty breathing
Sterilization is what?
Destruction of all organisms on an object
A flotation test is used to look for what?
Internal parasites in feces
The kidney and liver do what?
Excrete drugs
A nutrient most needed for survival
Water
Rabies is caused by what?
A virus
The long bone in the forelimb in a horse between the scapula and the radius is:
the humorous
Scrubs must be worn when?
While in the surgery room
Hip dysplasia is caused by what?
The coxofemoral joint
The primary body defense against disease causing organisms
skin
Farrowing means?
Term for parturition is swine
A special diet component that is needed by some birds to aid in digestion
Grit
Antibiotic treats what?
Bacterial infections
Cystocentesis means?
Sterile collection of urine
Guinea pigs cannot synthesize what vitamin?
Vitamin C?
Parvo virus is the most common cause of viral enteritis in what animal?
Canine
Hematuria is the clinical term for what?
Finding blood in the urine
Schedule I drugs are most commonly what?
Abused and addictive
Pericarditis means what?
Inflammation of the sac around the heart
Streptococus equi bacterium causes what disease?
Strangles
RBC (Red blood cell) do what?
Transport oxygen throughout the body
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
If an animal has a problem in the right side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Ascites
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
The belly band should:
Overlap slightly as it is wrapped
Bandages on horses are started where?
On the proximal part of the leg
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is caused by:
RNA virus
Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing and discharge from nose and eyes
Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What is the most common bedding used in a small animal clinic?
Newspaper
What needle is most commonly used for canine vaccinations?
21 gauge
BID means?
Administering medication twice a day
What hazard is associated with radiography?
Cancer
Referring to the lower or bottom view
ventral
To prevent inhaling gas while giving a patient anesthesia you must stand where?
Away from the patient’s head
Rabies is transmitted how?
By the saliva of an infected animal
Lyme disease is caused by what?
A bacteria
One of the fastest means of getting drugs to the blood stream is?
Intravenously
Nebulized is defined as?
Turned into a fine mist
The snap canine heart worm test tests the blood for what?
Antigen produced by female heart worms
When in the heart, heart worms congregate where?
The right ventricle of the heart
The amount of fecal matter needed to do a canine or feline fecal analysis is approximately:
The size of a grape
Which internal parasite is most common in puppies and kittens?
Round worm
Often described as looking like a spaghetti shaped worm
Round worm
Whipworm eggs are shaped like:
an oval
What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Sarcoptic
What is the vector for heartworms?
Mosquito
Ideally, a horse’s bedding should be:
wood shavings
Which disinfectant is toxic to cats?
Phenols
The average pulse for a horse is
30-60 beats a minute
The average respiration for a horse is:
8-16
A stethoscope is used to:
listen to the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal sounds
Neutering is defined as:
Removing the male or female’s reproductive organs
Anaphylactic shock is:
an exaggerated allergic response
A vaccine is described as:
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune response when introduced to the body
Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of the antibodies
If an animal is having problems with the right side of the heart, what other problem is most likely to occur?
Ascites
If an animal as a problem of the left side of the heart, what other problem is likely to occur?
Lung congestion
What is the function of the circulatory system?
Transference blood cells, nutrients, gases, Ect.
What is the correct flow of blood through the heart?
Right atrium, right ventricle, Pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, Left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
What are the percentages of cells and plasma and blood?
40% and 60%
An elevated total plasma protein is a sign of what?
Infection, inflammation, and dehydration
What are kidneys shaped like?
Beans
What tools do you need to do a specific gravity urine test?
Refractormeter, Urinometer, and Regent strips
A decreased specific gravity in urine indicates what?
Shock
An increased specific gravity in urine indicates what?
Dehydration, decreased water intake, acute renal disease
What cells do you expect to see in an examination of a urine sediment?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, epithelial cells
An infection passed from a mother to her offspring is defined as what?
Transmammary
What is the scientific name for hookworms?
Ancylostoma caninum
What does MSDS stand for?
Material data safety sheet
OSHA is housed where?
The Department of Labor
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Where must all needles and syringes be disposed of?
A Sharp’s container
When dealing with radioactive equipment you should always wear:
Leg gloves, lead apron, and a dosimeter
OSHA’s principle is:
The right to know
Which is not a hazard while working in a veterinarian clinic?
Psychological hazards
What is not a disease causing agent for a zoonotic disease?
Biologics
What drug schedule has no current accepted medical use?
Schedule one
Symptoms of distemper include:
Fever, vomiting, nasal secretions, diarrhea, and seizures
What describes cleaning?
Physically removing any signs of dirt and organic matter that is visible
When sanitizing, filtration is best described as:
Removing particles from the air using a physical barrier
A pathogen is described as:
Microorganism that produces disease
A dosimeter does what?
A device that measures the amount of radiation someone is exposed while performing radiology
Aseptic technique is:
Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical wound
A disinfectant is:
A chemical agent that kills,or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects
Superficial means:
Near the surface, also called external
Most surgical instruments are made by what?
Stainless steel
A person who cares for Equine feet including trimming and shoeing is called what?
A farrier
The amount of food provided to livestock in a 24-hour period is it:
Ration
Examination by tapping the surface to determine density of a body area is called:
Percussion
The percentage of RBC in Blood is called:
Hematocrit, PCV, and crit
A machine that spins samples very rapidly to separate elements based on weight is called:
A centrifuge
A set of signs that occur together is called:
Syndrome
The study of disease cause is:
Etiology
You are doing maintenance to an anesthesia machine. You notice that the granules in the canister have turned purple, what does this mean?
The granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon monoxide
A normal capillary refill time (CRT) is:
1-2 seconds
1/4 of an L is equivalent to what in ml:
250 ml
What are the two factors that determine or influence an animal’s disposition?
Genetic make up and environmental situations
What hormones is the most primary hormone produced by the testes?
Testosterone
What are some primary actions of testosterone?
Anabolic growth, promotes spermatogenesi, and promotes secretions from the accessory glands
What is the anatomical difference between the oviducts of most mammals and the oviducts of poultry?
Poultry have one oviduct
What is the main different between the testes of most mammals and the testes of poultry?
The testes of poultry do not descend out of the abdominal cavity
What is the purpose of the infundibulum?
To transport the egg from the ovary to the oviduct
What hormones are the primary hormones produced by the ovaries?
Estrogen and progesterone
What are the primary functions of the hormones that the ovaries produce?
Sexual behavior and maintenance of pregnancy
What are functions of the cervix?
Connects the vagina to the uterus, and serves as a pathway for semen during copulation
What are functions of the uterus?
Provides nourishment for the fetus, contracts to expel the fetus during partition, and incubates the fetus during pregnancy
What are the functions of the epididymis?
It is a site for transportation of sperm, decomposition for sperm, and a site of storage for sperm
What is a crypotorchid?
A condition in which one or both testes remain in the body
What is a free-Martin?
Sterile female calf born twin to a male
What does “Bang’s” disease cause?
Abortions typically in the secondhand of pregnancy
IBR stands for what?
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
What is IBR?
A viral disease of the respiratory tract that can cause abortion
What is oogenesis?
Process by which the ova produced by the female
What is spermatogenesi?
A process which sperm is produced by the male
Formalin is commonly used for:
Tissue biopsy
For safety two people are required to lift anything weighting more than how many pounds?
40 pounds
What are the five kinds of white blood cells?
Eosinophil, basophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, and monocyte
What parasite carries Lyme disease?
Tick
To remove a tick you should use:
Tweezers to grab the head
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is transmitted by what parasite?
Tick
The clinical signs of heart worm is:
Deep Cough, irregular heart beat, and exercise intolerance
Identification tags are surly placed where on cattle?
Ear
What is drenching?
Giving a liquid medication orally
Both sheep and goats have what kind of hooves?
Cloven
Poultry have a strong muscular organ that may contain grit, to grind their food
Gizzard
In vivo vaccinations it involve injecting the vaccination where?
Embryo in the egg
What are some methods of disposing dead birds in a poultry facility
Incineration, burying, and composting
What animals are cecal fermenter?
Horses, rabbits, and guinea pigs
What nutrients should be included in pet food?
Water, proteins, and fats
What is the first step in the 5 steps of the digestive process
Mechanical
What are the “ABC’s” for CPR
Airway, breathing, and compression
What is the preventative for anal sac sweeping?
Have your vet check anal glands
What medication can you give your dog if they are having an allergic reaction?
Benadryl
What animals can be affect by Lyme disease?
Most all mammals
A dog is drooling excessively, what could this mean?
Anxiety, nausea, dental disease, and oral ingestion of insecticides
How can dogs become affected by water-borne parasites?
Ingesting aquatic species
A dog that licks his feet, rubs his face, or scratches behind his elbows maybe showing signs of what?
Allergies
How long is a dog estrus?
Between 4-21 days
Any brownish material in a dog’s ear could indicate what?
An ear infection
Chipped bones, bowed tendons, and other soft tissue injuries can cause what in horses?
Lameness
How long, on average, will a mature horse’s hooves grow every month?
.25-.38 inches
