LAT Exam Questions and Answers
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These will raise the pH of the water: - Answer--Carbonates and bicarbonates
-Calcerous substrates (coral, dolomite, limestone)
-Photosynthesis
-Aeration
-Decomposition
These will lower the pH of the water: - Answer--Nitrification
-Carbon dioxide
-R...
"New tank syndrome" is caused by: - Answer✔✔-high ammonia and nitrite levels
What is the standard fasting period for animals before surgery? - Answer✔✔-6 - 12
hrs
Common antiseptic detergents applied to incision areas are - Answer✔✔-povidone
iodine or chlorhexadine
anesthesia - Answer✔✔-the loss of feeling or sensation
general anesthesia - Answer✔✔-a state of unconsciousness in which the central
nervous system does not perceive pain and has no conscious awareness
local anesthesia - Answer✔✔-the loss of sensation only occurs in a specific part of
the body, and the animal remains conscious and in control of body movements
anesthetics - Answer✔✔-drugs that produce anesthesia
The administration route of anesthetics is determined by: - Answer✔✔-- the nature of
the drug
- the duration of anesthesia desired
- the procedure being performed
- the species being anesthetized
How are local anesthetics administered? - Answer✔✔-by injection or applied topically
How do local anesthetics work? - Answer✔✔-They block nerve pathways at the area
of application but leave the animal fully conscious.
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