Term 1 of 166
What is the main difference between crystalloid and colloid types of intravenous fluids?
Crystalloids are proteins in water and colloids are simple sugars dissolved in saline.
Crystalloids are electrolytes in water and colloids are crystalloids with high molecular
weight polymers added.
Crystalloids are only isotonic solutions while colloids can be hypertonic or hypotonic.
Crystalloids are used for hydration while colloids are exclusively for nutrition.
Term 2 of 166
A bitch was bred several times during estrus, but the specific date of ovulation is unknown.
If the dog is pregnant when can she be expected to whelp?
Doxycycline is more likely to cause skeletal abnormalities than oxytetracycline and
tetracycline.
58-72 days if breeding at an unknown stage of estrus.
- gestation is about 64-66days from ovulation determined by LH monitoring.
Procedures where good muscle relaxation is required like for OFA pelvic radiographs.
- short procedures and minor surgeries can also utilize TIVA.
Isosthenuria (1.012-1.018 for dogs and 1.012-1.022in cats) in the face of dehydration and
azotemia suggests that renal disease is present which is also similar to plasma and
glomerular filtrate.
,Term 3 of 166
Which of the following clinical chem parameters is a calculated value?
osmolality
bicarbonate
total bilirubin
total protein
blood urea nitrogen
Term 4 of 166
What is a "developed central sensitization" of the pain response?
Wind up
25 days
Uterine Torsion
April 1st - September 1st
Term 5 of 166
For what reason is an aluminum filter inserted into the portal of an x-ray tube in the path of the
primary beam?
Reduces soft radiation
Pancreas
Uterine torsion
Heel effect
,Term 6 of 166
Serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity is used to evaluate what body system in cats and dogs?
Pancreas
Spleen
Stomach
Occlusal Technique
Term 7 of 166
How long after breeding can abdominal palpation reliable detect pregnancy in a queen?
19-24days
18-20days
23-43days
38-43days
Term 8 of 166
What is an antibody titer?
Amount of antibody in a serum sample - Refers to the amount or concentration of antibody
measured in serum and is proof of exposure to a specific antigen found on a virus, bacteria,
or vaccine.
Tapeworm larvae
Species that haves hooves and walk on th elast phalanc of the toes (cows, deer, horses,
pigs, hippos, and giraffes)
Protects a plastic orogastric tube from being bitten.
, Term 9 of 166
What is the maximum permissible dose of radiation a person is allowed to receive over a specified
time from occupational exposure?
500 mrem/year
20 rem/year
10 rem/year
5 rem/year
Term 10 of 166
How do you calculate the amount of blood needed to reach a spacific PCV in an anemic patient?
2.5mas (1/4 the original mas)
Total bicarb deficit = base deficit x 0.3 x body wt(kg)
Blood transfusion volume (ml) = total blood volume x (actual pcv - desired pcv).
Term 11 of 166
From what intermediate host do dogs and cats typically acquire Panagonimus kellicotti?
Mosquitos
Rodents
Crayfish
Aquatic Birds
Fleas
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