VTNE Practice Questions: Exotic and Lab
animal, Pharmacology COMPLETE
SOLUTION
To improve respiratory efficiency under anesthesia, birds should be kept in
____________ recumbency because _____________. - ANSWER-Ventral; the weight
of the abdominal viscera may compress the air sacs
Lizards and chelonians have ________ saccular lung(s). Snakes have one lung, and
___________ is reduced or absent. - ANSWER-Two; left
The "three checks" technique is a method of ensuring that: - ANSWER-The correct
medication is selected
A mouse presents with hair missing from around its eyes, and on closer inspection, all
mice, except one in the cage, have hair missing around the eyes. What is probably
causing this? - ANSWER-Barbering
The respiratory system of the bird can include up to ___________ air sacs. These air
sacs communicate with the proximal _____________ and ________________ bones. -
ANSWER-9; humerus; femur
Sulfa drugs work by: - ANSWER-Disrupting microbial metabolic activity
Which of the following are zoonitic diseases?
a.
Salmonella infection, ringworm, lymphocytic choriomeningitis
b.
Salmonella infection, ringworm, chromodacryorrhea
c.
Ringworm, chromodacryorrhea, lymphocytic choriomeningitis
d.
Ringnworm, scurvy, chromodacryorrhea - ANSWER-a.
Salmonella infection, ringworm, lymphocytic choriomeningitis
, Probiotics and prebiotics are used to: - ANSWER-Support healthy gut flora
Metabolic bone disease or hypocalcemia in reptiles occurs when: - ANSWER-A diet low
in calcium and improper UVB lighting is provided
Nucleated red blood cells are found in: - ANSWER-All reptiles and birds
Which species has two pairs of upper incisors, with a smaller pair (peg teeth) found
behind the large pair? - ANSWER-Rabbit
When it comes to vaccinating ferrets, it's best to use: - ANSWER-Rabies vaccine and
canine distemper vaccine
All of the following are true of pasteurellosis except that it can:
a.
Be passed directly or through fomites
b.
Include rhinitis, torticollis, abscesses, and vaginal discharge
c.
Have its signs suppressed but the organism is not eliminated
d.
Not be treated with antibiotics - ANSWER-d.
Not be treated with antibiotics
Health screening rodent populations is important for protecting research outcomes. This
is commonly accomplished by: - ANSWER-Sentinel program
Regarding the senses of reptiles: - ANSWER-Lizards and chelonians possess a
tympanic membrane, whereas snakes do not
Antimicrobial medications must be given: - ANSWER-As prescribed by the veterinarian
until gone
The gestation period of a mouse is: - ANSWER-19-21 days
Which of the following is an effective antidiarrheal medication?
a.
NSAID
b.
Stimulant
animal, Pharmacology COMPLETE
SOLUTION
To improve respiratory efficiency under anesthesia, birds should be kept in
____________ recumbency because _____________. - ANSWER-Ventral; the weight
of the abdominal viscera may compress the air sacs
Lizards and chelonians have ________ saccular lung(s). Snakes have one lung, and
___________ is reduced or absent. - ANSWER-Two; left
The "three checks" technique is a method of ensuring that: - ANSWER-The correct
medication is selected
A mouse presents with hair missing from around its eyes, and on closer inspection, all
mice, except one in the cage, have hair missing around the eyes. What is probably
causing this? - ANSWER-Barbering
The respiratory system of the bird can include up to ___________ air sacs. These air
sacs communicate with the proximal _____________ and ________________ bones. -
ANSWER-9; humerus; femur
Sulfa drugs work by: - ANSWER-Disrupting microbial metabolic activity
Which of the following are zoonitic diseases?
a.
Salmonella infection, ringworm, lymphocytic choriomeningitis
b.
Salmonella infection, ringworm, chromodacryorrhea
c.
Ringworm, chromodacryorrhea, lymphocytic choriomeningitis
d.
Ringnworm, scurvy, chromodacryorrhea - ANSWER-a.
Salmonella infection, ringworm, lymphocytic choriomeningitis
, Probiotics and prebiotics are used to: - ANSWER-Support healthy gut flora
Metabolic bone disease or hypocalcemia in reptiles occurs when: - ANSWER-A diet low
in calcium and improper UVB lighting is provided
Nucleated red blood cells are found in: - ANSWER-All reptiles and birds
Which species has two pairs of upper incisors, with a smaller pair (peg teeth) found
behind the large pair? - ANSWER-Rabbit
When it comes to vaccinating ferrets, it's best to use: - ANSWER-Rabies vaccine and
canine distemper vaccine
All of the following are true of pasteurellosis except that it can:
a.
Be passed directly or through fomites
b.
Include rhinitis, torticollis, abscesses, and vaginal discharge
c.
Have its signs suppressed but the organism is not eliminated
d.
Not be treated with antibiotics - ANSWER-d.
Not be treated with antibiotics
Health screening rodent populations is important for protecting research outcomes. This
is commonly accomplished by: - ANSWER-Sentinel program
Regarding the senses of reptiles: - ANSWER-Lizards and chelonians possess a
tympanic membrane, whereas snakes do not
Antimicrobial medications must be given: - ANSWER-As prescribed by the veterinarian
until gone
The gestation period of a mouse is: - ANSWER-19-21 days
Which of the following is an effective antidiarrheal medication?
a.
NSAID
b.
Stimulant
