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What is an antimicrobial agent used to prevent infections of burns? - correct answer Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD Cream) - SSD is effective in treating a variety of bacterial infections. Its intended use is to prevent infection of burns, but it is often used in other topical applications requiring antimicrobial therapy. Captive reptiles must be kept in controlled environments, as their environment regulates their body temp. What is the humidity range that is best for captive reptiles? - correct answer 50-70% -The temp for captive reptiles should not fall below 75 degrees Fahrenheit or rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit True or False: In the absence of surgery or trauma, pain may indicate a serious underlying illness. - correct answer True (ex. Cancer (bone), and pancreatitis) Which device is used to measure the specific gravity of a urine sample? - correct answer A refractometer An animal classified as monoestrous has which of the following: - correct answer A single estrus cycle per year (ex. Dogs, bears, wolves, and foxes) In veterinary medicine, what is a commonly used colloid? - correct answer Hetastarch (Hetastarch is a type of hydroxyethyl starch and is the most commonly used colloid. Other hydroxyethyl starches include pentastarch and tetrastarch.) If a bird had a toe fracture, what would most likely be used? - correct answer Ball Bandage (Ball bandages are used for toe fractures, pododermatitis, or other toe or feet soft tissue injuries. Avian patients sometimes require anesthesia. What is the most commonly used for anesthesia in avian patients? - correct answer Isoflurane w/Oxygen (recommended protocol for gas induction in avian patients is 5% iso and 2L O2). What terms would be used to describe a patient who is not passing urine. - correct answer Anuric (often caused by kidney function failure) Dystocia is an obstetrical emergency often seen in cattle. Vets should have an emergency farm animal dystocia kit readily available. The dystocia kit should contain a fetatome that is used for what? - correct answer Cutting the fetus into small parts (ex. Fetotomy.) According to the physical status classifications published by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, a P1 classification represents a minimal anesthetic risk. What type of condition is acceptable under a P1 Classification. - correct answer Castration (ex. declawing and castrations) True or False: Alveolar lung patterns are most commonly seen in cases of bronchopneumonia or pulmonary edema. - correct answer True (alveolar lung patterns occur when air is displaced from the alveolar space by fluid. Ex of fluid in the lungs which would displace air are bronchopneumonia, hemorrhage, lobar collapse, and pulmonary edema). How many veterinary specialists are recognized in the US - correct answer 40 Prior to any anesthetic procedure, how long should food be withheld from a cow. - correct answer 24-48hrs (water should be withheld for 8-12 hrs. Anesthetic procedures cause sluggish swallowing reflexes and decreased tone in the lower esophageal sphincter, which could allow stomach contents to enter into the pharynx and esophagus. IF this happened, it could cause devastating complications). If a Vet was performing a routine dissection, which type of scissors would most likely be used? - correct answer Mayo Scissors (used to cut fascia tissue and dense tissue) If a Patients pain is classified as ocular, what is the pain most likely caused by? - correct answer Corneal Disease (ex. Corneal Ulcers, glaucoma, and uveitis) True or False: Bandages should be applied from the proximal aspect toward the distal aspect. - correct answer False (Bandages should be applied from the distal aspect toward the proximal aspect in order to avoid loss of circulation). Opioids are analgesic generally administered for pain management. What represents an adverse side effect associated with opioid use? - correct answer Respiratory Depression (Ex. Sedation, Hypotension.) True or False: In IV Fluid Therapy, Flow Rate is directly proportional to the viscosity of the fluid being administered. - correct answer False: (The flow rate of fluids slows as fluid viscosity increases, creating an inversely proportionate relationship). What is the name of the surgery that involves cutting into the chest wall - correct answer Thoracotomy What is the name of mineralized debris that builds up on the teeth over time? - correct answer Calculus (Ex. Teeth, Kidneys, and Gallbladder) What is the best w