AAVSB VTNE practice test Questions
and Answers.
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on a prescription label? -
\Age of the patient
Fluoroquinolones should not be used in -
\Young animals because they cause arthropathy
Which of the following is the most nephrotoxic aminoglycoside? -
\Neomycin
Which class of drugs is NOT a god choice to treat an infection by a gram-positive
anaerobe? -
\Aminoglycosides
When a cat is in compensatory shock the cat should receive isotonic replacement
crystalloid fluids IV at a rate of -
\60 mL/kg/hr
If a patient presented with dry retracted eyes, dry mucous membranes, weak and rapid
pulses, and a significant loss of skin turgor, at what percentage of interstitial dehydration
would you estimate the patient to be? -
\8% - 10%
To create a 5% dextrose solution in a 500mL bag of 0.45% NaCl, how many mL of a
50% dextrose solution must be added? (Assume that a corresponding amount of NaCl
solution will be removed prior to the dextrose being added). -
\50 mL
Hydromorphone, fentanyl, and pentobarbital are classified by Drug Enforcement
Administration regulations as belonging to which of the following groups of controlled
sybstances? -
\Schedule II
Which of the following statements is/are true about the inventory of controlled
substances? -
\All of the above
What is a reverse distributor? -
,\A Drug Enforcement Administration registrant authorized to receive unusable or
unwanted controlled substances
Which of the following is an effective surface disinfectant? -
\1:32 dilution of 5.25% solution of sodiumhypochlorite
Which of the following is NOT true about recombinant human erythropoietin? (rh-EPO) -
\The maximum dose of rh-EOP that should be given to a dog or cat is 100U/kg
Which of the following is the best description of strangles? -
\All of the above
Which of the following is false regarding endotoxins? -
\Antibiotics are used to treat endotoxic shock
Which of the following is NOT a statement of the Vet Tech code of ethics? -
\"Veterinary Technicians shall assume accountability for their professional actions as
well as those whom they work."
Which of the following groups contain all reportable diseases? -
\Bluetongue, paratuberculosis, Rift Valley fever, lumpy skin disease
Which of the following is/are important post-surgical instructions following an
ovariohysterectomy? -
\Both A and B
(Directions for use of pain relief & Limit movement)
What is the proper order of procedures for cleaning the canine or feline ear canal? -
\1, 3, 2, 4
(Ensure tympanic membrane is intact
Massage ear
Apply cleaning/flushing fluid to the ear canal
Remove debris from the canal)
Which of the following is true about heat therapy during cranial cruciate ligament
rehabilitation? -
\Damp heat is applied to muscle prior to exercise
When considering the dietary needs of a cat or dog with liver dz, which of the following
is true? -
\Normal amounts of protein are fed
Calculate the CRI of lidocaine for a 20-kg dog. The dog must receive lidocaine at 60
mcg/kg/min. The dog is currently receiving NaCl at a rate of 60 mL/kg/d -
\72 mL
, When a pet dies, its owner often experiences grief. Correctly identify the order and
stages of the five stages of grief as identified by Kubler-Ross. -
\Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
When evaluating a dog or cat for middle ear dz, which radiographic view is best to use -
\VD, open mouth, or parallel open jaw
"Fill the cats bladder with contrast and saline. Place the cat in lateral recumbency. Apply
gentle pressure to the bladder. Take a radiograph as fluid leaks out." Which of the
following is the proper name for this procedure? -
\Voiding urethrogram
A non-rebreathing circuit on an anesthesia machine should only be used -
\For patients weighing less than 6 kg or less
Which of the following steps is NOT necessary to check an anesthesia machine and
circuit prior to use? -
\Allow oxygen and gas to flow for five minutes prior to use
Which of the following is not a parameter for perfusion? -
\Respiratory rate
Food should be withed for how long prior to Sx in horses? -
\4-8 hrs
Which of the following anesthetics is the only one licensed for use in fish? -
\Tricaine Methane sulfonate
Surgical anesthesia is attained in rabbits and rodents -
\when reflexes have decreased such that ear, toe and tail pinches do not result in
withdrawal.
Which of the following types of forceps would NOT be included in a standard surgical
pack? -
\Babcock forceps
What is the correct use of Metzenbaum scissors? -
\To cut delicate tissue
Which of the following is true about steam sterilization of surgical packs? -
\Wrapping material must be permeable to steam
Which of the following is true regarding cytochrome P450 -
\1, 2, 4, 5, 6,
and Answers.
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on a prescription label? -
\Age of the patient
Fluoroquinolones should not be used in -
\Young animals because they cause arthropathy
Which of the following is the most nephrotoxic aminoglycoside? -
\Neomycin
Which class of drugs is NOT a god choice to treat an infection by a gram-positive
anaerobe? -
\Aminoglycosides
When a cat is in compensatory shock the cat should receive isotonic replacement
crystalloid fluids IV at a rate of -
\60 mL/kg/hr
If a patient presented with dry retracted eyes, dry mucous membranes, weak and rapid
pulses, and a significant loss of skin turgor, at what percentage of interstitial dehydration
would you estimate the patient to be? -
\8% - 10%
To create a 5% dextrose solution in a 500mL bag of 0.45% NaCl, how many mL of a
50% dextrose solution must be added? (Assume that a corresponding amount of NaCl
solution will be removed prior to the dextrose being added). -
\50 mL
Hydromorphone, fentanyl, and pentobarbital are classified by Drug Enforcement
Administration regulations as belonging to which of the following groups of controlled
sybstances? -
\Schedule II
Which of the following statements is/are true about the inventory of controlled
substances? -
\All of the above
What is a reverse distributor? -
,\A Drug Enforcement Administration registrant authorized to receive unusable or
unwanted controlled substances
Which of the following is an effective surface disinfectant? -
\1:32 dilution of 5.25% solution of sodiumhypochlorite
Which of the following is NOT true about recombinant human erythropoietin? (rh-EPO) -
\The maximum dose of rh-EOP that should be given to a dog or cat is 100U/kg
Which of the following is the best description of strangles? -
\All of the above
Which of the following is false regarding endotoxins? -
\Antibiotics are used to treat endotoxic shock
Which of the following is NOT a statement of the Vet Tech code of ethics? -
\"Veterinary Technicians shall assume accountability for their professional actions as
well as those whom they work."
Which of the following groups contain all reportable diseases? -
\Bluetongue, paratuberculosis, Rift Valley fever, lumpy skin disease
Which of the following is/are important post-surgical instructions following an
ovariohysterectomy? -
\Both A and B
(Directions for use of pain relief & Limit movement)
What is the proper order of procedures for cleaning the canine or feline ear canal? -
\1, 3, 2, 4
(Ensure tympanic membrane is intact
Massage ear
Apply cleaning/flushing fluid to the ear canal
Remove debris from the canal)
Which of the following is true about heat therapy during cranial cruciate ligament
rehabilitation? -
\Damp heat is applied to muscle prior to exercise
When considering the dietary needs of a cat or dog with liver dz, which of the following
is true? -
\Normal amounts of protein are fed
Calculate the CRI of lidocaine for a 20-kg dog. The dog must receive lidocaine at 60
mcg/kg/min. The dog is currently receiving NaCl at a rate of 60 mL/kg/d -
\72 mL
, When a pet dies, its owner often experiences grief. Correctly identify the order and
stages of the five stages of grief as identified by Kubler-Ross. -
\Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
When evaluating a dog or cat for middle ear dz, which radiographic view is best to use -
\VD, open mouth, or parallel open jaw
"Fill the cats bladder with contrast and saline. Place the cat in lateral recumbency. Apply
gentle pressure to the bladder. Take a radiograph as fluid leaks out." Which of the
following is the proper name for this procedure? -
\Voiding urethrogram
A non-rebreathing circuit on an anesthesia machine should only be used -
\For patients weighing less than 6 kg or less
Which of the following steps is NOT necessary to check an anesthesia machine and
circuit prior to use? -
\Allow oxygen and gas to flow for five minutes prior to use
Which of the following is not a parameter for perfusion? -
\Respiratory rate
Food should be withed for how long prior to Sx in horses? -
\4-8 hrs
Which of the following anesthetics is the only one licensed for use in fish? -
\Tricaine Methane sulfonate
Surgical anesthesia is attained in rabbits and rodents -
\when reflexes have decreased such that ear, toe and tail pinches do not result in
withdrawal.
Which of the following types of forceps would NOT be included in a standard surgical
pack? -
\Babcock forceps
What is the correct use of Metzenbaum scissors? -
\To cut delicate tissue
Which of the following is true about steam sterilization of surgical packs? -
\Wrapping material must be permeable to steam
Which of the following is true regarding cytochrome P450 -
\1, 2, 4, 5, 6,
