A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the penicillin into a
solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much diluent is needed?
A. 2 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL - answer- C. 5 mL
2,000,000/400,000
When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed anesthesia
circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following?
A. 60 mL/lb/min
B. 60 mL/lb
C. 60 mL/kg
D. 60 mL/kg/min - answer- C. 60 mL/kg
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against:
A. feline panleukopenia.
B. feline rhinotracheitis.
C. canine hepatitis.
D. canine distemper. - answer- D. canine distemper.
Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed:
A. blindly.
B. with the aid of a laryngoscope.
C. by palpation of the larynx.
D. with direct visualization of the larynx. - answer- A. blindly
In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to:
A. exhausted soda lime.
B. low respiratory rate.
C. excess artificial ventilation.
,D. kinked endotracheal tube. - answer- C. excess artificial ventilation.
Hypocarbia= a decrease of C02 in blood.
Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used
during the procedure?
A. Povidone iodine
B. Hexachlorophene
C. Isopropyl alcohol
D. Chlorhexidine - answer- C. Isopropyl alcohol
Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent?
A. Fungicide
B. Anthelmintic
C. Antibiotic
D. Disinfectant - answer- B. Anthelmintic
The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is:
A. respiratory depression.
B. decreased heart rate.
C. bowel hypermotility.
D. decreased blood pressure - answer- A. respiratory depression.
How long is the gestation period in the mare?
A. 112 - 115 days
B. 148 - 156 days
C. 280 - 290 days
D. 326 - 354 days - answer- D. 326 - 354 days
Inanimate objects contaminated with pathogens are referred to as:
A. carriers.
B. hosts.
C. fomites.
D. vectors. - answer- C. fomites.
Which of the following parasites requires an intermediate host in order to complete the
life cycle?
,A. Ascarid
B. Hookworm
C. Coccidia
D. Heartworm - answer- D. Heartworm
Basophilic stippling of RBCs is a characteristic finding in:
A. lead poisoning in dogs.
B. anemia in horses.
C. acetaminophen toxicity in cats.
D. healthy avian blood. - answer- A. lead poisoning in dogs.
An effective drug for treating anaphylaxis is:
A. calcium gluconate.
B. piperazine.
C. procaine.
D. epinephrine. - answer- D. epinephrine.
If a horse is given 825 mL of a 10% solution of guaifenesin, the amount in grams of
guaifenesin given is:
A. 0.825 g
B. 8.25 g
C. 82.5 g
D. 825 g - answer- C. 82.5 g
Which of the following does not increase radiographic density?
A. Increased kVp
B. Increased distance from target
C. Increased developing time
D. Increased developing temperature - answer- B. Increased distance from target
Anemia due to the lack of iron and chronic blood loss are classified as:
A. microcytic, hypochromic.
B. macrocytic, polychromatic.
C. macrocytic, hypochromic.
D. microcytic, polychromatic. - answer- A. microcytic, hypochromic.
, Bordetella vaccine is given to dogs to prevent:
A. Lyme disease.
B. parainfluenza.
C. distemper.
D. tracheobronchitis. - answer- D. tracheobronchitis.
Which type of suture material is more likely to "wick" fluid along it and therefore, should
not be used in a contaminated environment?
A. Catgut
B. Monofilament
C. Stainless steel
D. Braided polyglactin 910 - answer- D. Braided polyglactin 910
A palpebral reflex is checked at the:
A. pupil.
B. foot.
C. eyelid.
D. throat. - answer- C. eyelid.
Which of the following is the most likely complication of endotracheal tube cuff
overinflation during lengthy anesthesia?
A. Air leakage from the cuff
B. Cuff rotation within the trachea
C. Tissue necrosis
D. Cuff wear and tear - answer- C. Tissue necrosis
What is the advantage of using a narcotic as a premedication?
A. Increased analgesia
B. Increased blood pressure
C. Decreased salivation
D. Decreased respirations - answer- A. Increased analgesia
In cattle, an increase in fibrinogen relative to the other plasma proteins is most likely to
be due to:
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