VTNE Practice Questions and answers
Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed - ANSWER-Blindly.
Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent? - ANSWER-Anthelmintic.
A decrease in RBC size observed during a CBC should be noted as: -
ANSWER-Microcytosis.
The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is: - ANSWER-Respiratory
depression.
Which of the following is the most likely complication of endotracheal tube cuff
overinflation during anesthesia? - ANSWER-Tissue necrosis.
Which of the following parasites requires an intermediate host in order to complete the
life cycle? - ANSWER-Heartworm.
In radiographic terminology, to which of the following does the term density refer? -
ANSWER-The degree of blackness of the radiograph.
Which of the following instruments is used for removing subgingival plaque? -
ANSWER-Curette.
In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia; hypocapnia, could be attributed to: -
ANSWER-Excess artificial ventilation.
The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is: -
ANSWER-Muller-Hinton.
Which type of immunoassay typically results in the visible clumping of particles? -
ANSWER-Agglutination test.
Which of the following is a common side effect of glucocorticoid usage? -
ANSWER-Polyuria.
Onychectomy is correctly defined as the surgical removal of - ANSWER-Claws.
, Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release of a
mature egg from an ovary? - ANSWER-Luteinizing hormone.
Adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal -
ANSWER-Capillary refill.
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against - ANSWER-Canine distemper.
An effective drug for treating anaphylaxis is - ANSWER-Epinephrine
For a midline ovariohysterectomy, the patient is positioned in which type of
recumbency? - ANSWER-Dorsal.
Overinflation of an endotracheal tube cuff in the trachea of an anesthetized animal may
result in - ANSWER-Pressure necrosis.
If a horse is given 825 mL of a 40% solution of guaifenesin, the amount in grams of
guaifenesin given is - ANSWER-82.5 g.
Which surface of the tooth meets the opposite tooth during mastication? -
ANSWER-Occlusal.
For a 20-kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required? -
ANSWER-1000 mL.
During surgery, an atraumatic method of hemostasis is - ANSWER-Blotting with gauze
sponges.
After parturition, a cow may become partially or totally paralyzed with which of the
following types of paralysis? - ANSWER-Obturator.
In treating hypovelemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to -
ANSWER-Administer IV fluids.
The term that is used to describe the removal of the dorsal, bony roof of the spinal canal
is - ANSWER-Laminectomy.
Cells that line the thoracic, pericardial, and abdominal cavities are known as -
ANSWER-Mesothelial cells.
Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed - ANSWER-Blindly.
Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent? - ANSWER-Anthelmintic.
A decrease in RBC size observed during a CBC should be noted as: -
ANSWER-Microcytosis.
The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is: - ANSWER-Respiratory
depression.
Which of the following is the most likely complication of endotracheal tube cuff
overinflation during anesthesia? - ANSWER-Tissue necrosis.
Which of the following parasites requires an intermediate host in order to complete the
life cycle? - ANSWER-Heartworm.
In radiographic terminology, to which of the following does the term density refer? -
ANSWER-The degree of blackness of the radiograph.
Which of the following instruments is used for removing subgingival plaque? -
ANSWER-Curette.
In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia; hypocapnia, could be attributed to: -
ANSWER-Excess artificial ventilation.
The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is: -
ANSWER-Muller-Hinton.
Which type of immunoassay typically results in the visible clumping of particles? -
ANSWER-Agglutination test.
Which of the following is a common side effect of glucocorticoid usage? -
ANSWER-Polyuria.
Onychectomy is correctly defined as the surgical removal of - ANSWER-Claws.
, Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release of a
mature egg from an ovary? - ANSWER-Luteinizing hormone.
Adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal -
ANSWER-Capillary refill.
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against - ANSWER-Canine distemper.
An effective drug for treating anaphylaxis is - ANSWER-Epinephrine
For a midline ovariohysterectomy, the patient is positioned in which type of
recumbency? - ANSWER-Dorsal.
Overinflation of an endotracheal tube cuff in the trachea of an anesthetized animal may
result in - ANSWER-Pressure necrosis.
If a horse is given 825 mL of a 40% solution of guaifenesin, the amount in grams of
guaifenesin given is - ANSWER-82.5 g.
Which surface of the tooth meets the opposite tooth during mastication? -
ANSWER-Occlusal.
For a 20-kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required? -
ANSWER-1000 mL.
During surgery, an atraumatic method of hemostasis is - ANSWER-Blotting with gauze
sponges.
After parturition, a cow may become partially or totally paralyzed with which of the
following types of paralysis? - ANSWER-Obturator.
In treating hypovelemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to -
ANSWER-Administer IV fluids.
The term that is used to describe the removal of the dorsal, bony roof of the spinal canal
is - ANSWER-Laminectomy.
Cells that line the thoracic, pericardial, and abdominal cavities are known as -
ANSWER-Mesothelial cells.
