VTNE - General Review

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Which cleaning substance acts as a sterilant for cold sterilization, as well as a disinfectant?
 
Gluteraldehyde
2
What 2 oral diseases affect the enamel?
 
FORLCavity lesions
3
What kind of teeth do canines have?
 
Radicular brachyodont teeth
4
What kind of teeth do rats have?
 
Brachyodont premolars
5
What layer of a blood smear should you exam for Microfilaria?
 
Feathered edge
6
What kind of worm is Ancylostoma caninum?
 
Hookworm
7
What are 2 common side effects of Hookworms?
 
Bloody diarrhea (they suck blood from the intestines)AnemiaCoughing from migration through...
8
What parasite is the causative agent of Equine Protozoal Myelitis?
 
Sarcocystis
9
What is the main symptom of Cryptosporidium?
 
Diarrhea
10
What parasite of felines will cause liver failure, extravascular hemolysis, and parasitic inclusions...
 
Cytauxzoon
11
What would the BUN:Cr ratio be for renal azotemia?
 
5-20:1
12
What diseases is PU/PD common in?
 
DiabetesHyperadrenocorticismHypoadrenocorticism
13
What disease will cause increased BUN and Creatinine levels, phosphorus elevations, casts in...
 
Tubular disease
14
What would be the number one indicator of Glomerular disease?
 
Increased protein levels in the urine
15
Which radiology substance can be poured down the drain because the silver has not dissociated...
 
Developer
16
What is the maximum gas pressure that should be given to an airway? (unit: cm H2O)
 
20 cm H2O
17
CO2 increases, increased airway resistance, and lower concentrations of gas anesthetics may...
 
Rebreathing system
18
Which anesthetic inhalant has the highest MAC requiring a higher percentage to cause effect?
 
Sevoflurane
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What is a common side effect of Propofol?
 
Bradycardia
20
What is the major side effect of Sulfa drugs?
 
Crystal formation in the kidneys
21
What species has more drug sensitivities to Sulfa drugs?
 
Dogs
22
What are the major contraindications of quinolones?
 
Use of them in young growing animals because of the effect of cartilage formation
23
What can Enrofloxacin cause in cats?
 
Blindness
24
What kind of drugs are Imidazoles?
 
Fungicides 
25
What drug group is effective in reducing edema?
 
Corticosteroids
26
Overuse of Corticosteroids can lead to what?
 
Cushing's disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)
27
What are the two main side effects of Corticosteroids?
 
Immune system depressionDelayed healing
28
What drugs can cause abortions in ruminants? (Especially cattle and horses)
 
Corticosteroids
29
What are NSAID's?
 
(COX)-2 inhibitors
30
What are Diueretics?
 
Drugs that decrease the workload of the heart by removing water via the kidneys
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What substance acts by mimicking the sympathetic nervous system to increase contractility of...
 
Catecholamines
32
What do Positive Inotropic drugs affect?
 
Contratility of the heart
33
What are Expectorants?
 
Drugs that dilute and liquefy secretions
34
Where do Antitussives work in the body?
 
Centrally at the midbrain level to suppress the cough center
35
Which drug group is used to reduce the spasmodic contractions of bronchioles/bronchi?
 
Bronchodilators
36
What are the actions of Antihistamines?
 
To cause bronchodilation and prevent mast cell degranulation by blocking or suppressing the...
37
What are Decongestants?
 
Drugs that reduce swelling of nasal tissues
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What 3 groups of drugs are commonly used to treat respiratory conditions?
 
CorticosteroidsDiureticsAntimicrobials
39
What are 2 common Catecholamine drugs?
 
EpinephrineDopamine
40
What expectorant is a smooth-muscle relaxant used for large-animal anesthesia?
 
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
41
What 2 levels can Emetics work at?
 
Brain levelStomach level
42
What 2 levels can Antidiarrheal drugs work at?
 
Intestinal tract levelNervous input to gut function
43
What drugs have a specific effect on the kidneys?
 
DiureticsCholinergic agonistsUrinary tract acidifiers/alkalizers
44
What are Osmotic Diuretics commonly used for?
 
Reducing edema (especially with cranial trauma)Treat acute renal failure
45
What are Urinary Acidifiers and Urinary Alkalizers used for?
 
Acidifiers: To dissolve or prevent struvite crystalsAlkalizers: Minimize calcium oxalate and...
46
What species can have excesses of Thyroid Hormone that are treated by blocking hormone production?
 
Cats
47
What are Gonadotropins?
 
Substances that target the gonads to act like either FSH or LH
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What are Gonadotropins divided into?
 
EstrogensProgestinsAndrogens
49
What hormone is used to cause lysis of the corpus luteum and to terminate pregnancy?
 
Prostaglandins
50
What drug is used in cattle to synchronize estrus?
 
Norgestomet
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What is the use of Regumate (Altrenogest) in horses?
 
To syncrhonize or suppress estrus Maintain pregnancy
52
What is the estrogen Estradiol Cypionate used for?
 
Terminate pregnancy
53
What is the actions of Oxytocin?
 
Promotes uterine contractionsPromotes milk let down
54
What 3 groups of drugs are commonly used for Behavior Modification?
 
AntidepressantsAntianxietyHormones
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What Progestin must humans use caution with to prevent absorption through the skin?
 
Regu-Mate
56
What are Colloids?
 
Large molecular weight substances that stay within the blood vessels
57
What type of solutions are used in emergencies?
 
Hypertonic solutions
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What are the most common additives in fluid therapy?
 
ElectrolytesBlood pH balancersCalories for energySupplement vitamins
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How many ounces are in a CUP?
 
8 ounces
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How many cups are in a PINT?
 
2 cups
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How many pints are in a QUART?
 
2 pints
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How many quarts are in a GALLON?
 
4 quarts
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What are the 2 most common medications for Tapeworm treatment?
 
Epsiprantel and Praziquantel
64
What is the most toxic ectoparasite drug and what is it treated (reversed) with?
 
Organophosphates Reversed with Atropine
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Explain Narrow Therapeutic Index drugs.
 
The minimal effective dosage is close to the toxic dose
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What do Aminoglycosides require to work in inhibiting protein synthesis?
 
Oxygen
67
What is Sarcocystis?
 
A protozoal disease of horses
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How many scrubs should each quadrant on the hand get?
 
25
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How many scrubs should each quadrant on the arm get?
 
10
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What suture is least likely to cause suture reaction or wicking of bacteria?
 
Stainless Steel
71
Which teeth do not exist in cats?
 
405 and 406 
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Which portion of the tooth is covered with cementum?
 
The root
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Which teeth of canines are single-rooted?
 
IncisorsCaninesFirst premolars
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Which teeth of canines are double-rooted?
 
Second and third premolarsSecond molar
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Which teeth of canines have three roots?
 
Fourth upper premolarFirst upper molar
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How many deciduous teeth and permanent teeth do dogs have?
 
28 deciduous42 permanent
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Which teeth of the cat have one root?
 
IncisorsCaninesMaxillary second premolar
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Which tooth of cats has three roots?
 
Upper last premolar
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Which species teeth are all single rooted?
 
Horses and cows
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What kind of teeth do horses and cattle have?
 
Radicular Hypsodont
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The first premolar of horses is also referred to as what?
 
Wolf tooth
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Is the mandibular symphysis of the horse unfused or fused?
 
Fused
83
What teeth do cattle lack?
 
Upper incisors and canines
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Which animal has a double set of upper incisors?
 
Rabbits
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Which animals have enamel only found on the lingual surface?
 
Rodents and rabbits
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What kind of teeth do lagomorphs and some rodents have?
 
Aradicular Hypsodont
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Which animals have aradicular hypsodont incisors and brachyodont premolars and molars?
 
Rats and mice
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Which animals have a palatal ostium?
 
Chinchillas and Guinea Pigs
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What are the two types of stones used to sharpen dental instruments?
 
Arkansas stone - lubricated with oilCeramic stone - lubricated with water
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What part of dentistry deals with the pulp of the tooth?
 
Endodontics
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What is another name for Exodontics?
 
Tooth extraction
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What is Calcium Alginate used for in dentistry?
 
Used to make an impression of the oral cavity
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The Parallel Technique in dental radiology is used for what teeth only?
 
Mandibular cheek teeth
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What is the Bisecting Angle Technique used for in dental radiology?
 
Non-mandibular teeth
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What is the Extraoral Technique in dental radiology used for?
 
For assessing cheek teeth in horses, rodents, lagomorphs
96
The oral cavity and the muscles of mastication are innervated by which nerve?
 
Trigeminal nerve
97
What is the most common local anesthetic for the oral cavity and how soon before a procedure...
 
Bupivicaine5 minutes prior
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Explain the three types of blocks for regional anesthesia.1) Infra-alveolar block2) Infraorbital...
 
1) Infra-alveolar: Anesthetizes the entire mandible on that side2) Infraorbital: Anesthetizes...
99
What drug can be used in periodontal treatment to kill of anaerobic bacteria?
 
Doxycycline
100
Define Epulis.
 
An overgrowth of the gum tissue that is very common in brachycephalic breeds
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What is the most common oral cancer found in dogs and the second most common found in cats?
 
Malignant Melanoma
102
What is the most common oral cancer found in cats and the second most common found in dogs?
 
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
103
What is the third most common tumor in both dogs and cats?
 
Fibrosarcoma
104
Class I Malocclusion is AKA?
 
Crossbite
105
Class II Malocclusion is AKA?
 
Parrot Mouth
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Class III Maloccolusion is considered normal in what breed?
 
Brachycephalic breeds
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Which dental specialty deals with abnormal orientation of teeth?
 
Orthodontics
108
Which blood collection tube is commonly used for coagulation studies?
 
Blue-top
109
Which blood collection tube is best for glucose studies?
 
Gray-top (sodium fluoride)
110
What RBC abnormality is common in lead poisoning?
 
Basophilic stippling
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Heinz bodies are commonly seen in RBC's with what toxicities?
 
ZincMaple leafOnionTylenol
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Pink, intracytoplasmic inclusions may be seen with what viral infection?
 
Distemper
113
Elevated WBC counts with hypersegmented neutrophils and no bands are called?
 
Stress leukogram
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What is the collection site of choice for bone marrow in the cow?
 
Ribs
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What is the collection site of choice for bone marrow in the horse?
 
Sternum
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What are the highest numbers of circulating lymphocytes?
 
T Cells
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What cells NEVER leave the bone marrow?
 
Megakaryocytes
118
What is the definitive host of Cytauxzoon?
 
Bobcat
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Which WBC is normally elevated in cases of immune mediated arthritis?
 
Neutrophils
120
Mesothelial cells will be seen in what type of aspirations?
 
Body cavity aspirations
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The most common cause of calcium decreases on serum testing is what?
 
Hypoalbuminemia
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What 2 problems can lead to diabetes?
 
PancreatitisPeriodontal Disease
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What are 2 common agglutination tests?
 
CogginsCoombs
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Anoplura and Mallophaga are?
 
Sucking and Chewing Lice
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Ctenocephalides, Echidnophaga, Xenopsylla and Pulex are all what?
 
Fleas
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Psoroptes ovis and Chorioptes are?
 
Sarcoptic mites of horses, cattle, sheep
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Psoroptes cuniculli is what?
 
The sarcoptic mange of rabbits and is zoonotic
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Sarcoptes is known as what?
 
ScabiesIt is zoonotic and affects multiple species
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Otodectes cynotis is what?
 
The ear mite of the dog and cat
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Notoedres is what?
 
Cat scabies and it is zoonotic
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What type of mange affects cattle the most?
 
Demodectic mange
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Chyletiella is what?
 
Also known as "Walking Dandruff"Mainly affects rabbits, but any mammal is susceptible to it
133
Explain Ixodes.
 
White-tailed deer tickAffects humans, dogs, cats
134
Explain Rhipicephalus sanguineus.
 
Brown dog tickAffects humans, dogs, cattle
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Explain the following Dermacentor species:1) D. variabilis2) D. andersoni3) D. nitens4) D....
 
1) D. variabilis: American Dog Tick - affects dogs2) D. andersoni: Rocky Mountain...
136
What are Sarcocystis, Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum and Cryptosporidium?
 
Coccidians 
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What are Plasmodium, Haemoproteus and Hepatozoon canis?
 
Red blood cell parasites that have arthropod vectors (insects)
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What are Cytauxzoon and Babesia?
 
Red blood cell parasites that are carried by ticks
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What are Cestodes?
 
Tapeworms
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What are the reproductive elements of cestodes?
 
Proglottids
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What 3 species are cestodes (tapeworms)?
 
Taenia spp.Diplydium sp.Echinococcus spp.
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What are Trematodes?
 
Flukes
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What is the intermediate host of most trematodes?
 
Snails
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Fasciola spp. and Paragonimus kellicotti are both what?
 
Trematodes (flukes)
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What type of parasites do not have a true intermediate host?
 
Hookworms and Strongyles
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What eggs fit the description: pigmented and oval with a pointed end and a blunt end with an...
 
Fluke eggs
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What are Nematodes?
 
Roundworms
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Onchocerca spp. and Dirofilaria immitis are what?
 
Filarial roundworms (may be found in blood vessels, lymph tissues, body cavities)
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Melarsomine is AKA and treats what?
 
Immiticide Treats heartworms
150
What 2 animals do not respond well to adulticide therapy?
 
Cats and ferrets
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Ancylostoma spp., Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Strongylus spp., and Dictyocaulus are all what time...
 
Hookworms/Strongyles and Hairworms
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What is Dictyocaulus?
 
The lungworm
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What group of Nematodes may result in visceral larval migrans?
 
Ascarids
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What are Ascaris, Parascaris, Toxoscaris, and Toxocara?
 
Roundworms (ascarids)
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What organs do ascarids target?
 
Intestines or the stomach
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What are Trichinella, Trichuris Vulpis, Capillaria spp., Eucoleus aerophila and Dioctyphema...
 
Roundworms in a group called Adenophorea
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What is Trichuris vulpis?
 
A whipworm with no intermediate host
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What is Capillaria spp.?
 
Bladder worm with the earthworm as the intermediate host
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What is Eucoleus aerophila?
 
Lungworm with the earthworm as the intermediate host
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What is Dioctyphema renale?
 
Giant kidney worm with the earthworm as the intermediate host (possibly fish or frogs)
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What is the only important species of pinworms?
 
Oxyuris equi
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What is the pH of carnivores?
 
Acidic (<7.0)
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What is the pH of herbivores?
 
Alkaline (>7.0)
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What should urine slides be examined under to identify casts and crystals?
 
10x - low power
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What should urine slides be examined under to identify bacteria and cell morphology?
 
40x - high power
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What is the most common epithelial cell?
 
Transitional
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What do Mallophaga species cause?
 
Itchiness
168
Zinc sulfate is the preferred solution float for what?
 
Giardia cysts
169
Which parasite is a liver fluke?
 
P. kellicotti
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Explain the appearance of Eucoleus, Trichuris, and Capillaria.
 
Smooth, football-shaped shells with double plugs
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Spirocerca and Physaloptera infect what?
 
The stomach and esophagus causing ulceration
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A round ovum with a pigmented center is what parasite?
 
Toxocara spp.
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Explain Fluke eggs.
 
Golden color, a pointy end, and an operculum
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Most trematodes are best diagnosed by what fecal procedure?
 
Sedimentation
175
What does a high protein level do to the pH?
 
Decreases it 
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What disease has the following symptoms: Glycosuria, ketonuria, low SG?
 
Diabetes
177
What cells would NOT be seen on a cystocentesis sample?
 
Squamous cells
178
Ketonuria is caused by?
 
Starvation and diabetes
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Borrelia burgdorferi is the causative agent of what?
 
Lyme Disease
180
What nutrient do cats require at four times the level needed in the canine diet?
 
Niacin
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Is the fixative acidic or alkaline?
 
Acidic
182
What part of the x-ray machine produces electrons?
 
Cathode
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What is the part of the x-ray machine that produces x-rays and is usually made of tungsten?
 
Anode
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How are x-rays produced?
 
By electrons hitting a metal
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The SPEED of electrons is adjusted by the what?
 
kVp
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The part of the anode that electrons hit is called the?
 
Target
187
The NUMBER of electrons is adjusted by the what?
 
mA
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What type of anodes require higher mAs because they have shorter exposure times?
 
Stationary
189
Air-filled structures appear what color on a radiograph?
 
Black
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Green-light sensitive film should be used with what type of screens?
 
Rare earth screens
191
Blue-light sensitive film should be used with what type of screens?
 
Calcium tungstate screens
192
Is the developer alkaline or acidic?
 
Alkaline
193
The fixative should be in contact with the film for how long?
 
Twice as long as the developer time
194
Exposure to light results in an artifact called what and appear what color?
 
Film fog and appear dark
195
What do static electricity artifacts resemble?
 
Black lightning bolts or trees
196
What temperature is the developer maintained at?
 
95 degrees Fahrenheit
197
What is the heel effect?
 
The increased clarity and darkness of the side of the film closest to the cathode (place the...
198
The faster the screen, the _______ the ____ required to produce the image.
 
Lower, mAs
199
By increasing the kVp, what will happen?
 
The contrast will be increased 
200
What is the Source Image Distance?
 
The distance between the film and the x-ray tube
201
What is the desired SID?
 
40 centimeters
202
When should gowns and gloves be radiographed to ensure effective coverage?
 
6-12 months
203
What does ALARA stand for?
 
As low as reasonably achievable
204
What is the maximum permissible dose per year in Sv and rems?
 
0.05 Sv per year5 rems per year
205
When does grid cutoff occur?
 
When the focused rid is not placed with the proper side toward the beam
206
What is the advantage of using the Bucky technique?
 
No grid lines present on the finished film
207
What substance is used in Myelographys?
 
Injection of a water-soluble organic iodide into the spine
208
What type of radiographs do not require as high a setting on mAs?
 
Thoracic
209
What is a PennHIP used for?
 
Determines the distraction index of the hip joint
210
When do you do skyline radiographs?
 
On turtles
211
What substance is usually used for GI studies?
 
Barium
212
Radiodense appears what color?
 
White
213
Radiolucent appears what color?
 
Black
214
When should you never use barium?
 
Bladder studies
215
Ionic solutions of organic iodides are used for what type of studies?
 
GI studies when perforation is suspectedThey can also be used for IV injection or injection...
216
Double contrast studies are a combination of what?
 
Gas and iodine
217
What 2 things have the highest impedance and are seen as hyperechoic (white) on ultrasounds?
 
Bone and air
218
What has the lowest impedance to sound and is seen as black or hypoechoic?
 
Pure liquid
219
What is usually isoechoic unless it is diseased?
 
Fat
220
How does the spleen appear on an ultrasound?
 
Hyperechoic
221
How does the bladder appear on an ultrasound?
 
Hypoechoic because it contains urine
222
What is Doppler sonography used for?
 
To diagnose heart disease and blood vessel abnormalities
223
When does acoustic shadowing occur?
 
When all the sound is reflected at an interface between two different densities
224
Distant enhancement occurs when what happens?
 
When the sound waves go through a fluid-filled cyst or an organ
225
Explain MRI.
 
Uses nonionizing radio frequenciesUsed for soft-tissueUses a magnet
226
Explain CT Scan.
 
Primarily used for CNS or nasal cavityCan be 2D or 3D
227
Explain Nuclear scintography.
 
Used primarily for function studies of organsUses radioactive isotope tracer which emits gamma...
228
What kind of view would be best for assessing the anconeal process?
 
90-degree flexion elbow
229
What view should be used when an ear infection is suspected?
 
Open-mouth view
230
What is the cause of black crescents appearing on the film?
 
Bent film
231
What kind of drug is Medetomidine?
 
Alpha-2 agonist
232
What is not in the circle of a rebreathing anesthetic system?
 
Scavenging system
233
What drug increases HR and contractility by stimulating beta-1 receptors?
 
Epinephrine
234
What does calcium gluconate treat?
 
Eclampsia
235
What drugs typically cause apnea and respiratory depression?
 
PropofolKetamineMorphine
236
A prolonged CRT indicates what?
 
Hypovolemia
237
What anesthetic gas goes through the most metabolization in the body?
 
Halothane
238
What kind of anesthesia machine does not have a manometer?
 
Nonrebreathing
239
What drug provides poor visceral analgesia?
 
Ketamine
240
Where is a pressure regulator located?
 
Between oxygen tanks and the oxygen flow meter
241
A bottle of the combination lidocaine and epinephrine is used to do what?
 
Local analgesia and hemostasis
242
What reflex is the last to go in an anesthetized patient?
 
Corneal
243
Which drug and route is used to treat allergic bronchitis in the cat?
 
Inhaled glucocorticoids
244
What heartworm preventative is NOT used in cats?
 
Moxidectin (ProHeart)
245
What common drug causes dilation of the veins and coronary arteries?
 
Nitroglycerin
246
What chemotherapy drug should NEVER be given in cats?
 
Cisplatin
247
Paragonimus kellicotti results from ingestion of what?
 
Raw seafood 
248
What dog breeds are prone to parvovirus?
 
Rottweilers and pit bulls
249
What drug is not metabolized by the liver?
 
Ketamine
250
What anesthetic inhalant is commonly associated with malignant hyperthermia?
 
Halothane
251
What nerve processes conduct impulses TOWARD the cell bodies?
 
Dendrites

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