VTT CDE Questions Flashcards
Phenothiazine tranquilizers are contradicted in an animal with:
epilepsy
In canines and felines; all deciduous teeth are normally shed by:
6-8 months of age
An osteosarcoma is a:
malignant tumor originating in bone
Urine filtration occurs in which portion of the nephron?
Glomerulus
A lowered prothrombin level can be caused by a dietary deficiency; by impaired synthesis; or by impaired absorption of vitamin:
K
A veterinarian treated a cow for milk fever last evening; but this morning the owner calls and informs the technician that the cow is down again. The veterinarian is too sick to work today. The technician should:
inform the owner that the veterinarian is sick and try to obtain a referral
A correct statement regarding halothane and methoxyflurane is that these anesthetics:
cross the placenta rapidly
A correct statement regarding a Gram stain is that such a stain is a:
chromatic differential test of microorganisms
Which of the following is the best reversible agent for inducing anesthesia in sight hounds?
Oxymorphone
Which of the following tissues is most radiation sensitive?
Bone marrow
Which of the following is an example of a water-soluble vitamin?
Vitamin B2
When used as a preanesthetic; atropine will:
inhibit excessive salivary secretion
The spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi is responsible for which of the following diseases?
Lyme
The soda lime in inhalation anesthesia equipment is used to absorb:
carbon dioxide
From cranial to caudal; the correct order for the segments of the spine in animals is:
cervical; thoracic; lumbar; sacral; coccygeal
The Coggins test is used to diagnose:
equine infectious anemia
A disinfectant that should be used with caution around cats is:
phenol
An emasculator is used in:
castration
A correct statement regarding an onychectomy is that it involves the:
surgical removal of the nail
A correct statement about the proper storage of whole blood is that it:
can be stored at 32.9 F to 50 F (4 C - 10 C) for up to 3 weeks
In which of the following types of fracture would skin be torn; and bone and subcutaneous tissue be exposed?
compound
When using a dip on a dog to treat mange; you must:
place protective ointment on the dog’s eyes first
An otoscope is an instrument primarily used for examining the:
ears
Which of the following dog breeds is classified as brachycephalic?
Pekingese
Which patient information should be included on the laboratory request form when ordering a blood culture?
Received penicillin 12 hours before the specimen was taken
The most important reason for polishing the teeth after ultrasonic scaling is to:
create smooth surfaces to prevent accumulation
The parasite Anapasma marginale invades the:
red blood cells in cattle
A general-purpose stain; such as new methylene blue; is useful for:
studying the morphology of an organism
Unused media intended for microbiology purposes should be stored:
in the refrigerator
Eimeria stiedai is associated with:
hepatic coccidiosis in rabbits
The type of wound healing in which granulation tissue forms; filling the defect; is known as:
second intention
A dog that weighs 30 lbs (13.6 kg) has had medication prescribed at a dosage of 0.01 mg/lb (0.022 mg/kg). The medication is available only in tablets that contain 0.3 mg each. For one dose; how many tablets should the dog receive?
1
In cases of organophosphate poisoning; which of the following is a commonly used antagonist?
Atropine
The penetrating power of an X ray is controlled by the:
kilovoltage
A correct statement regarding doxapram hydrochloride (Dopram-V) is that it is a:
respiratory stimulant
Which of the following parasites is most likely to cause eye damage to a human who becomes infected?
A Toxocara canis larva
When the albumin value is subtracted from the total protein value; the remainder represents the concentration of:
globulin
Which of the following is a respirator stimulant?
Doxapram
Anticholinergic drugs decrease all of the following except:
pain
Which of the following methods would be an initial measure in providing first aid for epistaxis?
Application of ice packs to the nasal passages
Treatment instructions on a hospitalized dog read: “Administer chloramphenicol 500 mg b.i.d. per os.” To comply with these instructions; the treatment is correctly interpreted as:
500 mg twice a day by mouth
If an error is made on a medical record; the proper method for correcting the mistake is to:
draw a single line though it and initial the correction
Which of the following is commonly used for infiltration and epidural anesthesia?
Lidocaine
A bovine can be made recumbent by exerting pressure on muscles and nerves with a series of carefully placed and tightened ropes. This technique is called:
casting
A correct statement concerning guinea pigs is that they are:
unable to synthesize sufficient vitamin C
A radiograph that has been developed with exhausted chemicals and increased developing time will have:
poor contrast; with a dark grey background
The laboratory animal that is most likely to have an epileptiform fit when handled is the:
gerbil
Both puppies and kittens can be started on heartworm-preventative therapy at the age of 6 to 8 weeks.
TRUE
The principal cause of infection bovine keratoconjunctivitis (inflamed cornea and conjunctiva) is:
Moraxella bovis
Which of the following statements is/are true?
The goal of feeding food animals is to encourage rapid weight gain.
You are standing alongside the withers of a stalled horse attempting to place a rope around its neck. The best action to take if the horse moves away from you is to:
Attempt to stay with the horse by moving along side and holding onto the mane.
Concerning tying a horse; which statement is most accurate?
Tie a horse to an object at its shoulder level or higher.
A _____ is often found at the end of a series of pens and alleyways and is the final capture and restraining device for cattle.
chute and head catch
Accusing a pet of being vindictive; spiteful; jealous; or rebellious is considered a(n) _____ explanation for unrealistic expectations.
Anthropomorphic
To prevent/minimize inappropriate behavior from a pet; the owners must:
use crate training with the puppy
An animal that growls or hisses; bares teeth; air snaps; and/or lunges is exhibiting _____ behavior.
threatening
Most cats prefer to be petted:
on their scent glands located on their cheeks and in front of their ears
Cryptococcosis is a _____ organism diagnosed by _____.
fungal (yeast); direct microscopic examination using potassium hydroxide
An otherwise healthy veterinary technician; Anna; is bitten by a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog; “Tow Tow;” while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not cause severe tissue damage; but the canine teeth penetrate her skin and she does bleed. Tow Tow is current on all of his vaccinations including rabies. He lives primarily in the backyard of his owner’s suburban home. What is the best; first action Anna should take following the bite?
Wash the wound with soap and water; then with povidone-iodine; and follow with a thorough irrigation with water.
An otherwise healthy veterinary technician; Anna; is bitten by a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog; “Tow Tow;” while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not cause severe tissue damage; but the canine teeth penetrate her skin and she does bleed. Tow Tow is current on all of his vaccinations including rabies. He lives primarily in the backyard of his owner’s suburban home. Which disease should Anna be most concerned about contracting?
Pasteurellosis & Rabies
Frequent hand washing with disinfectant soaps or detergents by those working with _____ can lessen the chance of contracting erysipeloid at work.
Swine; domestic fowl; fish; or shellfish
_____ causes both “fowl cholera” and rabbit “snuffles.”
Pasteurella multocida
What is a “reportable” disease?
A confirmed diagnosis of a reportable disease that must be reported to local health authorities/
If you develop a sudden headache; vomiting; malaise; fever; and chills followed by a rash on your extremities; and you work with rats or rodents; you should report this to your physician so that she can initiate the proper diagnostic methods for potential:
Streptobacillosis or spirillosis
Which statement concerning rabies is most accurate?
Behavioral changes with profuse salivation; aggression; a change in voice; and/or paralysis may suggest a presumptive diagnosis of rabies.
Most cases of human rabies are attributable to _____ because the virus is most abundant in _____.
a bite by an infected animal; saliva
Rabies is always fatal once clinical disease has developed.
TRUE
A puppy should be vaccinated for rabies at _____ weeks.
12
The eyes and ears of kittens open at about _____ weeks of age.
2
Most dogs have about ______ bones.
320
Cats have about _______ bones.
250
Cats whiskers are _______ hairs; they are connected to sensitive nerves that help the cat protect itself and find its way in the dark.
Tactile
The gestation period of a rabbit is ________ days.
30 to 32
The integumentary system refers to the _____ of an animal.
Skin
The function of the _________ system of an animal is to rid the body of waste
Excretory
Which of the following animals has a monogastric digestive system?
Cat
Which of the following animals has a ruminant digestive system?
Goat
What is the average normal rectal temperature of cattle?
101.5
What is the average normal rectal temperature of a goat?
103.8
What is the average normal rectal temperature of swine?
102.6
What is the average normal rectal temperature of sheep?
102.3
What is the average normal rectal temperature of a horse?
100.5
What is the average normal rectal temperature of a cat?
103
What is the average normal rectal temperature of rabbit?
102.5
What is the average normal rectal temperature of a dog?
101.3
What is the normal pulse rate of cattle in rate/min?
60-70
What is the normal pulse rate of a horse in rate/min?
32-44
What is the normal pulse rate of cat in rate/min?
140-240
What is the normal pulse rate of a rabbit in rate/min?
140-150
What is the normal pulse rate of a dog in rate/min?
60-120
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of cattle?
10-30
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of swine?
8-15
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of sheep?
12-20
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of a goat?
12-20
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of a horse?
8-16
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of a cat?
20-40
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of a rabbit?
50-60
What is the normal respiration rate in rate/min of a dog?
10-30
_________ is a parasitic disease caused by a protozoan that attacks red blood corpuscles. Cattle are primarily affected. Symptoms include amenia; rapid hearbeat; muscular tremors; and loss of appetite.
Anaplasmosis
____________ is a bacterial disease that affects cattle; dogs; sheep; and most other companion animals. Symptoms include high fever; poor appetite; and bloody urine. Females will abort fetuses.
Leptospirosis
__________ is the leading cause of profit loss in dairy cattle. It is a bacterial disease that affects female cattle; sheep; goats; and swine. It causes inflammation in the udder that effects milk production.
Mastitis
________ is a disease that occurs in really all warm blooded animals and can be transmitted to humans. Symptoms include aggressive behavior; fever; vomiting; and diarrhea. Some animals become frenzied and attack everything that moves.
Rabies
A/an _________ is a substance produced by one organism that will inhibit or kill another organism. They are used to treat diseases caused by bacteria.
Antibiotic
An injection made directly into the skin is called a __________ injection.
Intradermal
An injection made just beneath the skin is known as a _________ injection.
Subcutaneous
A ________ injection is made into the veins of an animal.
Intravenous
An ______________ injection is made into the body cavity.
Intraperitoneal
An _______ injection is made into the udder through an opening in the teat.
Intramammary
A _________ disease is an illness that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Zoonotic
A ______ is an accumulation of pus in a dead space between tissues containing bacteria; white blood cells and dead tissue.
Abcess
Anaphylaxis is defined as a
Generalized life threatening allergic reaction.
Anemia is defined as…
Low in red blood cells
CPR stands for….
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
_________ is a bacterial disease resulting from a cat scratch; which causes a soreness at the inflicted site; fever; and enlarged lymph nodes
Cat scratch fever
Cyanosis is the _____ color associated with low oxygen levels in the blood.
Blue
A hematoma is an accumulation of ______ in the dead space between tissues.
Blood
Metastasis is the spread of ___________ cells to other sites in the body.
Cancer
_______ is the measurement of the presence of antibodies against a specific organism.
Serology
Tachycardia is defined as a
Elevated heart rate
Acute refers to the _________ of a symptom.
Sudden onset
Which of the following terms refers to sedating animals so they lack sensitivity or awareness.
Anesthetize
A ____ is a germicide that can be used on the skin of animals.
Antiseptic
Atrophy is the _________ of tissue.
Shrinking
A tumor that is localized and will not spread to other areas of the body is said to be _____.
Benign
_______ is an accumulation of gas in the rumen.
Bloat
A _______ is known as a prolonged state of unconsciousness.
Coma
A bone break in which the bone punctures the skin in known as a ___ fracture.
Compound
When something is congenital is….
Present at birth
Enzymes are ______ molecules that speed chemical reactions in the body.
Protein
Hardware disease occurs when ruminants inadvertently consume _____; which migrates through their bodies causing infection.
Metal
______ is an inflammation of a joint. Caused by abnormal stress on a normal joint; or by normal stress on an abnormal joint.
Arthritis
Loss of transparency of the lens of the eye is known as ______. Can be genetic or acquired as the result of injury or diabetes; etc
Cataracts
______ occurs when the blood lacks coagulating factors; causing a strong tendency to bleed; and difficulty in getting the bleeding to stop.
Hemophilia
A ________ is an abnormal protrusion of organs through a weak spot or abnormal opening; usually in the abdominal or groin areas.
Hernia
When a disease has no known cause it is said to be ________.
Idiopathic
A _____ is an abnormal heart sound associated with the opening or closing of a heart valve.
Murmur
_______________ is an abnormal clumping of red blood cells.
Agglutination
_____ is the medical term for a loss of hair
Alopecia
An analgesic would be administered to…
Reduce pain
___________ are drugs that reduce the ability of the blood to clot.
Anticoagulants
_________ are drugs administered to reduce vomiting.
Antiemetics
________ occurs when an animal inhales food or other materials into the airway.
Aspiration
____ is a yellow fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder that helps in the digestion of fats.
Bile
An abnormally slow heart rate is known as _____.
Bradycardia
An animal who harbors an infectious agent but is not showing signs of disease is known as a ____.
Carrier
___ is inflammation of the large intestine
Colitis
What is the conjunctiva?
The pink tissues surrounding the eye.
Deciduous teeth are also known as _________.
Baby teeth
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the _______.
Skin
Diuretics are drugs that increase the amount of ____ produced.
Urine
Dysphagia is….
Difficulty eating and swallowing
Dysphoria is….
Agitation or restlessness
Dyspnea is…
Difficulty breathing
Dystocia is…
Difficulty birthing
___ refers to low blood calcium occurring in female dogs and cats at the end of gestation; or more commonly during early lactation.
Eclampsia
A/an ________ collar is a large plastic collar that is placed over the head of a dog or cat. It has a cone shape and is used to keep them from licking or chewing on themselves.
Elizabethian
Encephalitis is inflammation of the _____.
Brain
Endometritis is a/an _____ inflammation or infection due to bacteria or fungi
Uterine
Ectoparasites reside on the ____.
Skin
Endoparasites reside ______ the animal.
Inside
A long; flexible lighted tube used to see inside structures is called a _______.
Endoscope
Epiphora is…
Excessive tearing
Epistaxis is….
A bloody nose
Granuloma is…
A focal inflammatory reaction.
Hematuria is…
Red blood cells in the urine
Hypercalcemia…
Elevated blood calcium
Hyperkalemia is…
Elevated blood potassium
Hypermagnesemia is…
Elevated blood magnesium
Hypernatremia is…
Elevated blood sodium
Hyperphosphatemia is…
Elevated blood phosphorus
Hypocalcemia is…
Low blood calcium
Hypokalemia is…
Low blood potassium
Hypomagnesemia is…
Low blood magnesium
_____ is a route of drug or fluid administration into the bone marrow cavity
Intramedullary administration
_____ is an inflammation of the clear part of the eye; the cornea.
Keratitis
Leukocytosis is a _____________ cell count.
High white blood
Leukopenis is a ______________ cell count.
Low white blood
Metritis is an infection of the _______.
Uterus
_______ is the pink lining of an organ; such as the lining of the nose; mouth; vagina; penis.
Mucosa
Another name for cancer is….
Neoplasia
Oliguria is when an abnormally small amount of _____ is produced.
Urine
Oncology is the study of ___.
Cancer
Orchitis is an inflammation of the ___.
Testicles
Pediculosus is an infestation with ____.
Lice
Polydipsia is….
Drinking excessive amounts of water
Polyuria….
An increased amount of urine.
___ are infectious proteins. Scrapie in sheep; Creutzfeldt Jakob disease in humans; and Bovine Spongifor Encephalopathy in cattle (Mad Cow Disease)are all caused by ______.
Prions
Probiotics are a live microbial feed supplement which _________ affects the host animal.
Beneficially
The abnormal position of an organ in which the organ pouches through an opening from which it does not normally protrude is known as a _____.
Prolapse
Proptosis is…
Bulging of the eye out of the eye socket
Pyrexia is….
A fever
Pyuria is…
White blood cells in the urine
________ is the discharge of more fluid than normal fecal matter from the bowel; often more frequently than normal.
Scours
Sepsis is the presence of infectious organisms in the ___.
Blood
_______ are solutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue.
Antiseptics
_________ is the term used to describe being free of infection or contamination by microorganisms
Aseptic
The ______ period is the period of time between infection and the appearance of clinical signs.
Incubation
MSDS stands for:
Material Safety Data Sheet
A malocclusion refers to poor positioning of the _______.
Teeth
Osteoma is cancer of the _____.
Bone