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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which imaging technique is not recommended during avian echocardiography because of unique anatomical impediments? | M-mode trace |
| Which two fat-soluble vitamins can cause toxicity if given in excess? | A and D |
| Which anesthetic gas reacts with CO2 absorbents as it degrades, producing both heat and nephrotoxic compound A? | Sevoflurane |
| Which procedure is most often preferred to relieve bovine dystocia from a malpositioned, but viable, fetus? | Mutation |
| What is a normal horse CRT? | 1 to 2.5 seconds |
| Which psychotropic medications are most commonly prescribed and are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration? | Clomicalm, reconcile and anipril |
| Which cats are most prone to upper respiratory aspergillosis? | Brachycephalic cats |
| Which type of medical record is endorsed by the American Animal Hospital Association and provinces the best communication for the veterinary team caring for the patient? | Problem-oriented medical record |
| What is a common side effect of prednisone? | Polydipsea |
| What acts as a storage site for drugs? | Kidney |
| When prescribing a drug what is the most important recommendation the vet tech should make to the owner as they pick up the dogs prescription? | Call if there are any signs of anorexia or vomiting |
| Which specimen is needed for monitoring digoxin levels? | Serum |
| Ketoconazole is ___________________, so _________________ and ______________ levels must be monitored? | Nephrotoxic, BUN and creatinine |
| The blood-brain barrier becomes more permeable for which type of drug during inflammation? | Antibiotics |
| Which class of drugs will exhibit a parasympathomimetic effect on gastrointestinal motility? | Cholinergics |
| What absorbable suture material is contraindicated for procedures that require the suture to retain strength for longer than 21 days? | Monocryl |
| What type of hemostatic forceps are used to crush the ovarian pedicle or the base of the uterus during an ovariohysterectomy? | Rochester-Carmalt |
| What type of absorbable suture is made from nonsynthetic materials? | Surgical gut |
| What orthopedic surgical instrument is used to obtain samples for bone marrow biopsies? | Trephines |
| What condition is most likely to necessitate the placement of a chest tube? | Diaphragmatic hernia |
| Which erythrocyte abnormality is seen in dogs with lead poisoning? | Basophilic stippling |
| Which anticoagulant is the most effective preservative for use in blood glucose testing? | Sodium fluride |
| Which chemical acts as a mordant in a gram stain procedure? | Iodine |
| Which chemical is added to skin and hair samples to dissolve debris when checking for fungal elements or microscopic mites? | Potassium hydroxide |
| How long should a typical microhematocrit tube be centrifuged for packed cell volume determination? | 5 minutes |
| Which parasite is commonly mistaken for Howell-Jolly bodies? | Anaplasma marginale |
| Which is the correct radiographic technique for demonstrating the mandibular carnassial tooth? | Parallel technique |
| Which scaling device is powered by an air compresor? | Sonic |
| What dental tool has a slender, wire-like working end that tapers to a sharp point? | Explorer |
| Which intervention is included in the treatment of gingivitis? | Administering antibiotics |
| Which is the correct description of a normal occlusion scissor bite in a canine? | The maxillary fourth premolar is buccal to the mandibular first molar |
| When acquiring a lateral view of a small animal abdomen what are the recommended borders of colimation? | The caudal aspect of T1 cranially and the greater trochanter caudally |
| What is the inverse square law of radiation? | The intensity of the radiation is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from the source of the radiation. |
| What is the annual effective dose limit (EfD) for occupationally exposed workers? | 5 rem |
| What happens first when the exposure switch is depressed on an x-ray machine? | The filament is heated and the rotor speed increases |
| Which anatomical part requires the lowest kVp setting to produce a quality radiographic image? | Skull |
| In an automatic film processing system, what is the main purpose of the developer? | Convert the exposed silver halide crystals into black metallic silver |