,TESTBANK for Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals
and Applications, 2nd Edition Beth Vanhorn
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Chapter 01: Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
1. Which part of the word subcutaneous is the root?
a. sub- b. cutane/o
c. tane/o d. -ous
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The root of subcutaneous is cutane/o, which means skin. Subcutaneous means under the
skin.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/21/2021 7:16 AM
2. The plantar part of the body is located:
a. on the bottom of the front feet b. on the bottom of the rear feet
c. on the top of the rear feet d. on the top of the front feet
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Plantar is a directional term that means the bottom of the rear feet.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/20/2021 5:29 PM
3. The term for toward the nose is:
a. medial
b. distal
c. rostral
d. proximal
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Rostral is a directional term that means toward the nose.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:30 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:24 AM
4. Which prefix means within or inside?
a. peri-
b. inter-
c. exo-
d. endo-
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The prefix endo- means within or inside, as in endothermic, which means body
temperature controlled within the body.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/21/2021 7:23 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:25 AM
5. A cavy is a:
a. rabbit
b. hamster
c. guinea pig
d. rat
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Cavy is the species term for a guinea pig.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:14 AM
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
6. What is the species term for a sheep?
a. bovine
b. porcine
c. caprine
d. ovine
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Ovine is the species term for sheep.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:28 AM
7. What does the root word cost/o mean?
a. rib
b. nerve
c. joint
d. lung
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: The root word cost/o means rib, as in costosuperior, which means relating to the upper ribs.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.4 - Identify the meaning of common root words
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:29 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:33 AM
8. The term anorexia means:
a. tired or inactive
b. not eating
c. having difficulty urinating
d. vomiting
ANSWER: b
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RATIONALE: An anorexic patient is one that is not eating or that has a decreased appetite.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Hard
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:33 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:36 AM
9. The suffix -stomy means:
a. to make an incision
b. to create a new opening
c. to suture to
d. to remove
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The suffix -stomy means to create a new surgical opening, as in cystostomy, which means
to create a new surgical opening in the urinary bladder.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.3 - Identify the meaning of common suffixes
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:38 AM
10. What does the abbreviation BPM stand for?
a. beats per minute
b. breaths per minute
c. blood pressure measurement
d. twice a day
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: BPM is the abbreviation for beats per minute.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:40 AM
11. When reading a prescription, the abbreviation L means:
a. left
b. liter
c. liquid
d. lethargy
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Although L means left in regard to a physical examination, it means liter in a pharmacy
setting.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:41 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:43 AM
12. Which surgical procedure is abbreviated as ohe or ovh?
a. excision
b. caudectomy
c. castration
d. spay
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Ohe and ovh both stand for ovariohysterectomy, which is commonly referred to as spay.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:43 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:45 AM
13. The veterinarian, running down the hall, tells you to quickly prepare exam room 2 because a high-risk patient in the
parking lot is queening and will need to be seen immediately. What is happening?
a. A dog is experiencing respiratory distress.
b. A cat is having a heart attack.
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c. An injured dog is bleeding profusely.
d. A cat is going into labor.
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Queening is the labor process of cats.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:22 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:26 PM
14. At the end of her dog’s physical exam, a client asks for a written prescription because she wants to take it to a
compounding pharmacy, where they will be able to create a liquid form of the medication that is easier to administer than
the pill form offered at the veterinary pharmacy. The veterinarian fills out the prescription and gives it to her before
moving on to the next appointment. Before leaving, the client reviews the prescription and asks you what 0.5 ml qd
means. What should you tell her?
a. It means one-half milliliter, twice a day.
b. It means one-half milliliter with meals.
c. It means one-half milliliter every day.
d. It means five milliliters per day.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: The ml on the prescription means milliliters, and the qd means every day.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:27 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:32 PM
15. A veterinary medical term can have more than one root word.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Veterinary medical terms can have multiple root words, such as the term histopathology,
which includes the roots hist/o and path/o, and the suffix -logy.
POINTS: 1
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DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:35 PM
16. The prefix macro- means small.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The prefix macro- means large.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.2 - Identify the meaning of common prefixes
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:35 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:37 PM
17. The suffix -cyte means cell.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The suffix -cyte means cell, as in erythrocyte, which means red blood cell.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.3 - Identify the meaning of common suffixes
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:37 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:39 PM
18. The root word of ophthalmology means ear.
a. True
b. False
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ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The root word of ophthalmology is ophthalm/o, which refers to the eye. Ophthalmology is
the branch of medicine that deals with eye disorders.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.4 - Identify the meaning of common root words
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:39 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:41 PM
19. The veterinary abbreviation DOA means dead or alive.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: DOA stands for dead on arrival.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:41 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:42 PM
20. Using your knowledge of veterinary medical word parts, combine the root that means blood with the suffix that refers
to a record of something and write the term for blood report.
ANSWER: hemogram
RATIONALE: The root hem means blood, and the suffix -gram means a record of.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: See Putting It All Together
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Create
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 1:54 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 1:55 PM
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and Applications, 2nd Edition Beth Vanhorn
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many new
editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
1. Which part of the word subcutaneous is the root?
a. sub- b. cutane/o
c. tane/o d. -ous
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The root of subcutaneous is cutane/o, which means skin. Subcutaneous means under the
skin.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/21/2021 7:16 AM
2. The plantar part of the body is located:
a. on the bottom of the front feet b. on the bottom of the rear feet
c. on the top of the rear feet d. on the top of the front feet
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Plantar is a directional term that means the bottom of the rear feet.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/20/2021 5:29 PM
3. The term for toward the nose is:
a. medial
b. distal
c. rostral
d. proximal
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Rostral is a directional term that means toward the nose.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Directional Terms
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/20/2021 5:30 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:24 AM
4. Which prefix means within or inside?
a. peri-
b. inter-
c. exo-
d. endo-
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The prefix endo- means within or inside, as in endothermic, which means body
temperature controlled within the body.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/21/2021 7:23 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:25 AM
5. A cavy is a:
a. rabbit
b. hamster
c. guinea pig
d. rat
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Cavy is the species term for a guinea pig.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:14 AM
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
6. What is the species term for a sheep?
a. bovine
b. porcine
c. caprine
d. ovine
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Ovine is the species term for sheep.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:26 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:28 AM
7. What does the root word cost/o mean?
a. rib
b. nerve
c. joint
d. lung
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: The root word cost/o means rib, as in costosuperior, which means relating to the upper ribs.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.4 - Identify the meaning of common root words
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:29 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:33 AM
8. The term anorexia means:
a. tired or inactive
b. not eating
c. having difficulty urinating
d. vomiting
ANSWER: b
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RATIONALE: An anorexic patient is one that is not eating or that has a decreased appetite.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Hard
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:33 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:36 AM
9. The suffix -stomy means:
a. to make an incision
b. to create a new opening
c. to suture to
d. to remove
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The suffix -stomy means to create a new surgical opening, as in cystostomy, which means
to create a new surgical opening in the urinary bladder.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.3 - Identify the meaning of common suffixes
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:36 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:38 AM
10. What does the abbreviation BPM stand for?
a. beats per minute
b. breaths per minute
c. blood pressure measurement
d. twice a day
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: BPM is the abbreviation for beats per minute.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:40 AM
11. When reading a prescription, the abbreviation L means:
a. left
b. liter
c. liquid
d. lethargy
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Although L means left in regard to a physical examination, it means liter in a pharmacy
setting.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:41 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:43 AM
12. Which surgical procedure is abbreviated as ohe or ovh?
a. excision
b. caudectomy
c. castration
d. spay
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Ohe and ovh both stand for ovariohysterectomy, which is commonly referred to as spay.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 7:43 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 7:45 AM
13. The veterinarian, running down the hall, tells you to quickly prepare exam room 2 because a high-risk patient in the
parking lot is queening and will need to be seen immediately. What is happening?
a. A dog is experiencing respiratory distress.
b. A cat is having a heart attack.
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c. An injured dog is bleeding profusely.
d. A cat is going into labor.
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Queening is the labor process of cats.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.5 - Define common veterinary medical terms related to direction, species,
patient history, and pharmacy
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:22 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:26 PM
14. At the end of her dog’s physical exam, a client asks for a written prescription because she wants to take it to a
compounding pharmacy, where they will be able to create a liquid form of the medication that is easier to administer than
the pill form offered at the veterinary pharmacy. The veterinarian fills out the prescription and gives it to her before
moving on to the next appointment. Before leaving, the client reviews the prescription and asks you what 0.5 ml qd
means. What should you tell her?
a. It means one-half milliliter, twice a day.
b. It means one-half milliliter with meals.
c. It means one-half milliliter every day.
d. It means five milliliters per day.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: The ml on the prescription means milliliters, and the qd means every day.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Application
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:27 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:32 PM
15. A veterinary medical term can have more than one root word.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Veterinary medical terms can have multiple root words, such as the term histopathology,
which includes the roots hist/o and path/o, and the suffix -logy.
POINTS: 1
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DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:35 PM
16. The prefix macro- means small.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The prefix macro- means large.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.2 - Identify the meaning of common prefixes
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
DATE CREATED: 1/22/2021 12:35 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:37 PM
17. The suffix -cyte means cell.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The suffix -cyte means cell, as in erythrocyte, which means red blood cell.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.3 - Identify the meaning of common suffixes
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Knowledge
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18. The root word of ophthalmology means ear.
a. True
b. False
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ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The root word of ophthalmology is ophthalm/o, which refers to the eye. Ophthalmology is
the branch of medicine that deals with eye disorders.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: See Learning to Dissect a Veterinary Term
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.4 - Identify the meaning of common root words
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Comprehension
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:41 PM
19. The veterinary abbreviation DOA means dead or alive.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: DOA stands for dead on arrival.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: See Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Practice
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.6 - Identify and use common veterinary medical abbreviations
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/22/2021 12:42 PM
20. Using your knowledge of veterinary medical word parts, combine the root that means blood with the suffix that refers
to a record of something and write the term for blood report.
ANSWER: hemogram
RATIONALE: The root hem means blood, and the suffix -gram means a record of.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: See Putting It All Together
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LO1.1 - Analyze veterinary medical terms to determine the prefix, suffix, and root
word
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Create
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