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Animals that do not develop a spine are called? - ANSWER-Invertebrates
Example(s): insects, starfish, crabs, clams, octopuses
What class of animals includes Anura (frogs & toads), Caudata or Urodela (newts &
salamanders), and Gymnophiona or Apoda (caecilians)? - ANSWER-Amphibians
Dyspnea - ANSWER-Difficult or labored breathing
Alkalosis - ANSWER-an excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues that
may cause weakness or cramps
Acidosis - ANSWER-increased acidity in the blood and other body tissues
Polyphagia - ANSWER-excessive hunger or increased appetite
Polydipsia - ANSWER-abnormally great thirst
What type of animals are monogastric mammals? - ANSWER-Omnivores, carnivores,
herbivores
What type of animals are omnivores? - ANSWER-humans, rats, bears, and pigs
what type of animals are carnivores? - ANSWER-cats, lions, tigers, seals, and weasels
orchiectomy - ANSWER-surgical procedure in which 1 or both testicles are removed
prescrotal - ANSWER-before the scrotum or testicles
sialodacryoadenitis - ANSWER-severe inflammation of the salivary and lacrimal glands
in rats; caused by a coronavirus
AAFCO - ANSWER-Association of American Feed Control Officials
,substantiates nutrition claims by implementing procedures for animal feeding tests
elective procedure - ANSWER-a surgery that is scheduled in advance because it
doesn't provide a medical emergency
pyoderma - ANSWER-a skin infection that involves pus
Tularemia - ANSWER-a severe infectious bacterial disease of animals that is
transmissible to humans; characterized by ulcers at the site of infection, fever, and
weight loss
cystitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the urinary bladder
nephritis - ANSWER-inflammation of the kidneys
chylothorax - ANSWER-the accumulation of lymph fluid around the lungs
intercostal - ANSWER-between the ribs
perineal - ANSWER-a pyramidal fibromuscular mass in the middle line of the perineum
at the junction between the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle; pertaining to the
perineum
hydrophilia - ANSWER-the tendency of blood and tissues to absorb fluid
contraindication - ANSWER-when a procedure or drug or something should NOT be
used
cryptorchidism - ANSWER-undescended testicle
prevalent - ANSWER-frequent
Retinomalacia - ANSWER-softening of the retina
Sudden ration changes would NOT cause? - ANSWER-cachexia
Cattle are tested for tuberculin in what site and are examined how long after injection? -
ANSWER-Caudal fold, 72 hours
,Vitamin that is synthesized in the intestinal tract of dogs and other animals under normal
conditions? - ANSWER-Vitamin K
Goiter can be caused by? - ANSWER-deficiency of iodine
How much urine does an average dog normally produce in 24 hours? -
ANSWER-30ml/kg
What should happen to fractured deciduous teeth? - ANSWER-should be extracted
To mix a 4% solution in a bottle that contains 5g of drug powder, how much water
should you add? - ANSWER-4%= 4g/100ml=5g/x
x=125ml
Time necessary to disinfect surgical instruments with liquid chemicals can be shortened
by? - ANSWER-warming the solution
Also called distemper teeth, the name for a condition where secretions of the tooth
enamel are reduced or missing is? - ANSWER-enamel hypoplasia
The MCV for a particular blood sample is calculated to be 66.5 femtoliter (fl). This is
equal to? - ANSWER-1fl=10^-15L
66.5fl=66.5x10^-15L
A surgical anastomosis can be best described as? - ANSWER-suturing together of 2
separate structures
A dosage of 2 tbs bid requires approximately? - ANSWER-1 tbs=1/2oz
16oz=1pt
32oz=1qt
=1qt for a 16 day supply
instrument used for root planning? - ANSWER-curette
The recommended procedure for an unvaccinated dog with a known exposure to a
rabid animal is? - ANSWER-euthanasia
A sinus arrhythmia occurs when the pulse? - ANSWER-varies in a regular manner with
every breath
, Most efficient ratio grid is? - ANSWER-12:1 with 113lines/inch
A dog consumes 5 bowls of water in a 24hr period. Each bowl contained exactly 100ml.
If you collect 475ml of urine over the same 24hr period, approx. how many ml constitute
insensible loss? - ANSWER-500-475ml= 25ml
Controlled substances with no accepted medical use are classified as? -
ANSWER-Schedule 1
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for fluid therapy? - ANSWER-swollen
soft tissues from bruising caused by trauma
The Azostix strip is a rapid quantitative test for blood levels of? - ANSWER-urea of
nitrogen
Function of interferon? - ANSWER-inhibits viruses
Butorphanol is an opioid that is often used for its analgesic properties but is also used in
other clinical scenarios as? - ANSWER-an antitussive agent
What is the fluid deficit in ML for a 33lb dog with a 9% dehydration? -
ANSWER-33lb÷2.2lb/kg=15kg×0.09(deficit)=1.35kg fluid loss × 1000ml/kg of fluid
=1350
A dog born with a soft swollen area over the anterior cranium. The vet suspects "water
on the brain". What is the correct medical term for this condition? -
ANSWER-hydrocephalus
location of lymph nodes on a dog - ANSWER-Submandibular : located under jaw
Prescapular: located in front of shoulders
Axillary: located beneath the armpits
Inguinal: located in groin area of back legs
Popliteal: located on back side of hind legs behind knees
Dysuria - ANSWER-painful urination
Direction of blood flow through the heart - ANSWER-Right side of heart
Blood enters the heart through the inferior and superior vena cava veins and emptying
oxygen-poor blood. into the right atrium of the heart.
correct answers
Animals that do not develop a spine are called? - ANSWER-Invertebrates
Example(s): insects, starfish, crabs, clams, octopuses
What class of animals includes Anura (frogs & toads), Caudata or Urodela (newts &
salamanders), and Gymnophiona or Apoda (caecilians)? - ANSWER-Amphibians
Dyspnea - ANSWER-Difficult or labored breathing
Alkalosis - ANSWER-an excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues that
may cause weakness or cramps
Acidosis - ANSWER-increased acidity in the blood and other body tissues
Polyphagia - ANSWER-excessive hunger or increased appetite
Polydipsia - ANSWER-abnormally great thirst
What type of animals are monogastric mammals? - ANSWER-Omnivores, carnivores,
herbivores
What type of animals are omnivores? - ANSWER-humans, rats, bears, and pigs
what type of animals are carnivores? - ANSWER-cats, lions, tigers, seals, and weasels
orchiectomy - ANSWER-surgical procedure in which 1 or both testicles are removed
prescrotal - ANSWER-before the scrotum or testicles
sialodacryoadenitis - ANSWER-severe inflammation of the salivary and lacrimal glands
in rats; caused by a coronavirus
AAFCO - ANSWER-Association of American Feed Control Officials
,substantiates nutrition claims by implementing procedures for animal feeding tests
elective procedure - ANSWER-a surgery that is scheduled in advance because it
doesn't provide a medical emergency
pyoderma - ANSWER-a skin infection that involves pus
Tularemia - ANSWER-a severe infectious bacterial disease of animals that is
transmissible to humans; characterized by ulcers at the site of infection, fever, and
weight loss
cystitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the urinary bladder
nephritis - ANSWER-inflammation of the kidneys
chylothorax - ANSWER-the accumulation of lymph fluid around the lungs
intercostal - ANSWER-between the ribs
perineal - ANSWER-a pyramidal fibromuscular mass in the middle line of the perineum
at the junction between the urogenital triangle and the anal triangle; pertaining to the
perineum
hydrophilia - ANSWER-the tendency of blood and tissues to absorb fluid
contraindication - ANSWER-when a procedure or drug or something should NOT be
used
cryptorchidism - ANSWER-undescended testicle
prevalent - ANSWER-frequent
Retinomalacia - ANSWER-softening of the retina
Sudden ration changes would NOT cause? - ANSWER-cachexia
Cattle are tested for tuberculin in what site and are examined how long after injection? -
ANSWER-Caudal fold, 72 hours
,Vitamin that is synthesized in the intestinal tract of dogs and other animals under normal
conditions? - ANSWER-Vitamin K
Goiter can be caused by? - ANSWER-deficiency of iodine
How much urine does an average dog normally produce in 24 hours? -
ANSWER-30ml/kg
What should happen to fractured deciduous teeth? - ANSWER-should be extracted
To mix a 4% solution in a bottle that contains 5g of drug powder, how much water
should you add? - ANSWER-4%= 4g/100ml=5g/x
x=125ml
Time necessary to disinfect surgical instruments with liquid chemicals can be shortened
by? - ANSWER-warming the solution
Also called distemper teeth, the name for a condition where secretions of the tooth
enamel are reduced or missing is? - ANSWER-enamel hypoplasia
The MCV for a particular blood sample is calculated to be 66.5 femtoliter (fl). This is
equal to? - ANSWER-1fl=10^-15L
66.5fl=66.5x10^-15L
A surgical anastomosis can be best described as? - ANSWER-suturing together of 2
separate structures
A dosage of 2 tbs bid requires approximately? - ANSWER-1 tbs=1/2oz
16oz=1pt
32oz=1qt
=1qt for a 16 day supply
instrument used for root planning? - ANSWER-curette
The recommended procedure for an unvaccinated dog with a known exposure to a
rabid animal is? - ANSWER-euthanasia
A sinus arrhythmia occurs when the pulse? - ANSWER-varies in a regular manner with
every breath
, Most efficient ratio grid is? - ANSWER-12:1 with 113lines/inch
A dog consumes 5 bowls of water in a 24hr period. Each bowl contained exactly 100ml.
If you collect 475ml of urine over the same 24hr period, approx. how many ml constitute
insensible loss? - ANSWER-500-475ml= 25ml
Controlled substances with no accepted medical use are classified as? -
ANSWER-Schedule 1
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for fluid therapy? - ANSWER-swollen
soft tissues from bruising caused by trauma
The Azostix strip is a rapid quantitative test for blood levels of? - ANSWER-urea of
nitrogen
Function of interferon? - ANSWER-inhibits viruses
Butorphanol is an opioid that is often used for its analgesic properties but is also used in
other clinical scenarios as? - ANSWER-an antitussive agent
What is the fluid deficit in ML for a 33lb dog with a 9% dehydration? -
ANSWER-33lb÷2.2lb/kg=15kg×0.09(deficit)=1.35kg fluid loss × 1000ml/kg of fluid
=1350
A dog born with a soft swollen area over the anterior cranium. The vet suspects "water
on the brain". What is the correct medical term for this condition? -
ANSWER-hydrocephalus
location of lymph nodes on a dog - ANSWER-Submandibular : located under jaw
Prescapular: located in front of shoulders
Axillary: located beneath the armpits
Inguinal: located in groin area of back legs
Popliteal: located on back side of hind legs behind knees
Dysuria - ANSWER-painful urination
Direction of blood flow through the heart - ANSWER-Right side of heart
Blood enters the heart through the inferior and superior vena cava veins and emptying
oxygen-poor blood. into the right atrium of the heart.
