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Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How is Propofol eliminated by the body ? | By Hepatic & Extrahepatic Metabolism |
| What can Vasodilation lead to when using Propofol ? | Hypotension |
| Where does Extra hepatic metabolism happen? | lungs,blood , skin , GI tract , kidneys . ( Outside the liver ) |
| What anesthetic induction agent(s) contain propylene glycol ? | Etomidate & Diazepam |
| What anesthetic induction agent(s) are eliminated from the body both hepatically & extrahepaticlly ? | Propofol & Barbiturates |
| The cardiovascular system is not affected by Etomidate. True or False ? | True |
| What are the 3 most common Benzodiazepines used for induction ? | Zolazepam , Diazepam , Midazolam |
| Why are Benzodiazepines always given with another induction agent ? | They don't provide sedation & may cause excitement |
| Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety & provide skeletal muscle relaxation . ( True/Fase ) | True |
| Why can Diazepam only be mixed in a syringe with Ketamine ? | Diazepam is not water soluble |
| What benzodiazepine is part of the mixture Telazol ? | Zolazepam |
| Diazepam is painful when given intramuscularly. ( True /False ) | True |
| What two drugs & type of drug make up the mixture Telazol ? | Tiletamine ( Cyclohexamine )& Zolazepam ( (Benzodiazepine) |
| What are the two most common cyclohexamine used for induction ? | Ketamine & Tiletamine |
| What do Cyclohexamines do to the CNS ? (central nervous system ) | Simulates instead of depresses it |
| Cyclohexamines produce muscle rigidity & sensitivity to light, sound & touch . ( True/ False ) | True |
| Why are Cyclohexamines not recommended for patients with ocular disease? | They raise intraocular pressure |
| Why can recovery be difficult when using Cyclohexamines ? | Patients can be dysphoric |
| Ketamine is metabolized where in cats & dogs? | Cats - Kidney Dogs - Liver |
| Where is Tiletamine metabolized in cats & dogs ? | Kidneys in both |
| What are the two most common Barbiturates used for induction? | Thiopental & Methohexital |
| Barbituates cause respiratory & cardiovascular depression. (True /False ) | True |
| Why should you be cautious when using Barbiturates with lean animals ? | Barbiturates redistribute to highly lipid areas of the body as low levels of body fat it can cause more CNS depression . low levels of body fat it can cause more CNS depression . |
| What flow rate should the oxygen be at & for how long to " wash out " inhalant anesthetic from the machine and patient ? | 4 liters in 10 minutes |
| What is the most beneficial position for a patient recovering from anesthesia ? | Sternal recumbency |
| Can Hypothermia increase recovery time ? | Yes |
| What complications can rise if the et tube is removed too early ? | Aspiration & Decreased Oxygen |
| What is the purpose to inflating the Et tube cuff ? | Prevent Regurgitation |
| Why are Brachycephalic pets more susceptible to airway obstruction? | Elongated soft palates , large tongues & small tracheas |
| What is Zoonosis ? | Transmission of disease between human to animal |
| What is the most common roundworm seen in dogs and cats? | Toxocara canis |
| What is the most common way babies have gotten roundworms ? | Transplacental infection |
| Where do Roundworms live ? | Small Intestine |
| What cause the zoonotic disease Ocular Larval Migrans? | Roundworms |
| What can Fenbendazole treat ? | Roundworms , Hookworms & Whipworms |
| What type of nematode are Toxocara canis? | Roundworms |
| What are the two most common species of Hookworms ? | Ancylostoma caninum & Uncinaria Stenocephala |
| What nematode causes the zoonontic disease Cutaneous Larval Migrans? | Hookworms |
| How do People transmit the disease Cutaneous Larval migrans ? | Skin penetration |
| What parasites live in the small intestine ? | Roundworms & Hookworms |
| Hookworms can cause hemorrhagic severe anemia. (True/False ) | True |
| What nematode is Transmammary ? | Hookworms |
| What type of nematode is a Trichuris Vulpis ? | Whipworms |
| Severe infection of _____ can lead to Hyperkalemia & Hyponatremia. | Whipworms |
| _____ Worms live in the large intestine . | Whipworms |
| What eggs have bipolar plugs on both sides ? | Whipworms |
| What is the gold standard way to reading a fecal sample ? | Fecal floatation with zinc centrifugation |
| What tapeworm is transmitted by ingestion of an ineffective hyatid cysts during predation of rabbits, rodents & birds. etc . | Echinococcus granulosus & Taenia |
| What are tapeworm segments referred as? | Proglottids |
| What small animal parasite egg is not always seen in fecal floats & why? | Tapeworms are too heavy |
| What is the treatment of choice for Tapeworms ? | Praziquantel ( Drontal , Cestex , Profender ) |
| What worms are treated with Fenbendazole ? | Roundworms , Hookworms , Whipworms |
| Dipylidium Caninum is what type of nematode ? | Tapeworms |
| What is the treatment for Tapeworms ? | Praziquantel |
| Fasciola Hepatica is ? | Liver fluke |
| What species are liver flukes most commonly found in ? | Sheep & Cattle |
| What is the intermediate host of a fluke ? | Snail |
| Albendazole treats ? | Flukes |
| Trophozites are Flagellated protozoan otherwise known as | Giardia |
| How can you treat Giardia ? | Fenbendazole ( Panacur ) & Metronidazole ( Flagyl ) |
| What are Isospora & Eimeria ? | Coccidia |
| Most common coccicidian to dogs/cats ? | Isospora |
| Most common coccidian seen in Rodents/ Poultry ? | Eimeria |
| How is coccidia ( Isopora & Eimeria ) treated ? | Albon ( Sulfadimethoxine) |
| How many mg are in 1 g ? | 1,000 |
| What is the formula for calculating the strength of a solution ? | Mass (g) divided Volume ( ml ) = Concentration ( g/ml) |
| What is the formula used to calculate a drip rate to deliver solutions ? | Rate = Volume of Solution ( ml ) X drops/ml -------------------------------------------- Time ( seconds ) |
| How many Oz are in 1 pint ? | 16 oz = 1 pt |
| How many oz to 1 quart? | 32 fl oz = 1 qt |
| How many Tbs to 1 fl oz ? | 2 tbs = 1 fl oz |
| How many ml are in 1 fl oz ? | 30 mls = 1 fl oz |
| How many cc are in 1 tsp ? | 5 cc = 1 tsp |
| How many lbs are in 1 ton ? | 2000 lbs = 1 ton |
| What is ad lib ? | Freely as wanted |
| What is h.s ? | At bedtime |
| Intraperitoneal (IP ) means into what cavity ? | Into the ABDOMINAL cavity |
| IU or UI are abbreviations for ? | International Unit |
| What is the abbreviation for Grain ? | Gr |
| How many fluid ounces ( fl oz ) are in 1 fluid dram? | 1/8 fl oz = 1 dram |
| What does OD ( right eye ) stand for in latin ? | Oculus Dexter |
| What does OS ( left eye ) stand for in latin ? | Oculus Sinister |
| What does the abbreviation PO ( by mouth ) in latin ? | Per os |
| What does the abbreviation OU ( both eyes ) in latin ? | Oculus Uterque |
| What does the abbreviations AS ( left ear ) AL ( left ear ) in latin ? | Aurio Sinister ( AS ) or Aurio Laeva ( AL ) |
| What does the abbreviation Sig stand for ? | Write on label |
| What does the abbreviation DAW stand for ? | Dispense as written |
| What antibiotic is TMS stand for ? | Trimethoprim - Sulfa |
| Which common antibiotic may cause dry eye ? | TMS ( Trimethoprim-Sulfa ) |
| Which common antibiotic may cause cartilage defects in young dogs or Blindness in cats ? | Enroflaxacin ( Fluoroquinolone ) |
| Which common antibiotic can be renal toxic ? | Gentamicin |
| What treats neurotoxicity caused by Metronidazole ? | Diazepam |