Veterinary Assisting Final Exam Review
Questions and Answers (Expert Solutions)
Q: Penicillin is an example of a_____type of a drug, used to in the treatment of infection.
ANS 🗹🗹: Antibiotic
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The liquid portion of a_____ is water and sugar.
ANS 🗹🗹: syrup
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Class controlled substances that has no approved medicinal use and is highly addictive.
Not kept in the veterinary practice.
ANS 🗹🗹: C-1
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IP injections are given in the...
ANS 🗹🗹: Abdominal cavity
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Abbreviation meaning twice a day
ANS 🗹🗹: Bid
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The _____ is the primary organ of drug biotransformation
ANS 🗹🗹: Liver
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The action of a drug classified as an emetic means to..
ANS 🗹🗹: induced vomiting
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To block the coughing reflex are....
ANS 🗹🗹: Antitussives
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_____ is produced by the pancreas and is responsive for the movement of glucose from
the blood into the cells
ANS 🗹🗹: Insulin
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Kills all bacteria
ANS 🗹🗹: Bactericidal
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Anticonvulsants are used to treat...
ANS 🗹🗹: seizures
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Analgesics are used to treat...
ANS 🗹🗹: pain
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Expectorants are used to...
ANS 🗹🗹: increase mucous production
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Vasodialtors are used to...
ANS 🗹🗹: open blood vessels
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Define OTC
ANS 🗹🗹: over the counter
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identify the entity that will investigate cases malpractice
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ANS 🗹🗹: board of veterinary medical examiners
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veterinary team members include
ANS 🗹🗹: groomers, kennel assistants, receptionists, veterinarians, officer
managers, and veterinary technicians
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identify the agency the created the controlled substance act
ANS 🗹🗹: Drug enforcement agency (DEA)
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identify the piece of equipment that is not PPE when taking x-rays
ANS 🗹🗹: dosimetry badge
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identify the device utilized to measure the amount of radiation exposure to employees
ANS 🗹🗹: dosimetry badge
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the abbreviation "AVMA" stands for
ANS 🗹🗹: American Veterinary Medical Association
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Identify the organization the investigates controlled substance abuse or theft
ANS 🗹🗹: Drug Enforcement Agency
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Identify items that would be considered PPE
ANS 🗹🗹: gloves, mask, and gloves
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a _________ is any inanimate object that may be contaminated with infectious agents and
capable of transmitting such agents.
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ANS 🗹🗹: Fomite
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Identify the component of the anesthesia machine functions to discard excess gas
properly. Some may be a canister connected to the machine.
ANS 🗹🗹: scavenging system
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The best way to prevent to resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is to
ANS 🗹🗹: Provide a variety of toys to make house hold objects less appealing
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The most important socialization period in kittens is
ANS 🗹🗹: 2 to 7 weeks of age
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Stalking and pouncing behavior with no evidence of growling indicates
ANS 🗹🗹: predatory aggression
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The ___________ ____________ lists the laws pertaining to the profession of veterinary
medicine with each state
ANS 🗹🗹: practice Act
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The association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward is referred to as
ANS 🗹🗹: operant conditioning
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The pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their owners or caretakers in early life is
referred to as
ANS 🗹🗹: operant conditioning
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