VTNE practice test Questions with correct
answers
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on a prescription
label? - ANSWER-Age of the patient
Fluoroquinolones should not be used in - ANSWER-Young animals because they
cause arthropathy
Which of the following is the most nephrotoxic aminoglycoside? -
ANSWER-Neomycin
Which class of drugs is NOT a god choice to treat an infection by a gram-positive
anaerobe? - ANSWER-Aminoglycosides
When a cat is in compensatory shock the cat should receive isotonic
replacement crystalloid fluids IV at a rate of - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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). -
ANSWER-50 mL
Hydromorphone, fentanyl, and pentobarbital are classified by Drug Enforcement
Administration regulations as belonging to which of the following groups of
controlled sybstances? - ANSWER-Schedule II
,Which of the following statements is/are true about the inventory of controlled
substances? - ANSWER-All of the above
What is a reverse distributor? - ANSWER-A Drug Enforcement Administration
registrant authorized to receive unusable or unwanted controlled substances
Which of the following is an effective surface disinfectant? - ANSWER-1:32
dilution of 5.25% solution of sodiumhypochlorite
Which of the following is NOT true about recombinant human erythropoietin?
(rh-EPO) - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-All of the
above
Which of the following is false regarding endotoxins? - ANSWER-Antibiotics are
used to treat endotoxic shock
Which of the following is NOT a statement of the Vet Tech code of ethics? -
ANSWER-"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? -
ANSWER-Bluetongue, paratuberculosis, Rift Valley fever, lumpy skin disease
Which of the following is/are important post-surgical instructions following an
ovariohysterectomy? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-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. -
ANSWER-Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
When evaluating a dog or cat for middle ear dz, which radiographic view is best
to use - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-Voiding urethrogram
A non-rebreathing circuit on an anesthesia machine should only be used -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Allow oxygen and gas to flow for five minutes
prior to use
Which of the following is not a parameter for perfusion? - ANSWER-Respiratory
rate
Food should be withed for how long prior to Sx in horses? - ANSWER-4-8 hrs
Which of the following anesthetics is the only one licensed for use in fish? -
ANSWER-Tricaine Methane sulfonate
answers
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required on a prescription
label? - ANSWER-Age of the patient
Fluoroquinolones should not be used in - ANSWER-Young animals because they
cause arthropathy
Which of the following is the most nephrotoxic aminoglycoside? -
ANSWER-Neomycin
Which class of drugs is NOT a god choice to treat an infection by a gram-positive
anaerobe? - ANSWER-Aminoglycosides
When a cat is in compensatory shock the cat should receive isotonic
replacement crystalloid fluids IV at a rate of - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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). -
ANSWER-50 mL
Hydromorphone, fentanyl, and pentobarbital are classified by Drug Enforcement
Administration regulations as belonging to which of the following groups of
controlled sybstances? - ANSWER-Schedule II
,Which of the following statements is/are true about the inventory of controlled
substances? - ANSWER-All of the above
What is a reverse distributor? - ANSWER-A Drug Enforcement Administration
registrant authorized to receive unusable or unwanted controlled substances
Which of the following is an effective surface disinfectant? - ANSWER-1:32
dilution of 5.25% solution of sodiumhypochlorite
Which of the following is NOT true about recombinant human erythropoietin?
(rh-EPO) - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-All of the
above
Which of the following is false regarding endotoxins? - ANSWER-Antibiotics are
used to treat endotoxic shock
Which of the following is NOT a statement of the Vet Tech code of ethics? -
ANSWER-"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? -
ANSWER-Bluetongue, paratuberculosis, Rift Valley fever, lumpy skin disease
Which of the following is/are important post-surgical instructions following an
ovariohysterectomy? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-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. -
ANSWER-Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance
When evaluating a dog or cat for middle ear dz, which radiographic view is best
to use - ANSWER-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? -
ANSWER-Voiding urethrogram
A non-rebreathing circuit on an anesthesia machine should only be used -
ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Allow oxygen and gas to flow for five minutes
prior to use
Which of the following is not a parameter for perfusion? - ANSWER-Respiratory
rate
Food should be withed for how long prior to Sx in horses? - ANSWER-4-8 hrs
Which of the following anesthetics is the only one licensed for use in fish? -
ANSWER-Tricaine Methane sulfonate
