VTNE prep

a dog has been brought into your clinic showing stage two signs of rabies. what are the animals symptoms?

excitability, viciousness, biting, and snapping

which of the following is required for a chinchilla health

dust bath

ancylostoma causes which zoonotic disease in humans

cutaneous larval migrans

what structure in the eye is responsible for focus

lens

what does bog spavin describe

tarsocrural effusion in horses, characterized by swelling at the hock joint.

in domestic animals, which of the following is true regarding inheritance of a trait that is coded by a recessive gene according to classical rules of inheritance

offspring may display a recessive trait even if neither parent displays the trait

the national association of veterinary technicians in america adopting a code of ethics is an example of which branch of ethics

official ethics

which of the following is an appropriate anticoagulant for collection of blood from a donor horse for the purposes of blood transfusion to a recipient horse

citrate phosphate dextrose adenine (CPDA)

where is the best place to give an IM injection in a dog

epaxial muscle

which feline disease is most commonly transmitted via saliva sharing, such as through food or water bowls, grooming, etc.

feline leukemia virus (FeLV)

which of the following species is an induced ovulator

both cats and ferrets

johnes disease is an intestinal infection that can lead to clinical signs of diarrhea and weight loss. it affects cattle, sheep, goats, and other species. what is the genus of the causative agent of johnes disease

Mycobacterium

which of the following vaccines is not available for horses

equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) vaccine

which of the following animals would have an increased energy requirement

lactating chihuahua

what is commonly done to get a mare to cycle out of season

artificial lighting

where is the hypothalamus located

diencephalon

you are assisting with chemotherapy treatments which of the following is true regarding blood collection from chemotherapy patients?

all blood samples should be drawn from the jugular if possible

the best locations to administer IM injections, such as penicillin, to a horse include all of the following except

the horse epaxial muscles

a young male cat with symptoms of feline lower urinary tract disease and struvite crystalluria should receive which type of diet

acidifying diet

which of the following should be a sterile procedure

arthrocentesis

what does it mean if an animal is a paratenic host of a parasite

the parasite does not undergo development on the animal

in the name clostridium perfringens, clostridium is the…

genus

a dog refuses a rectal temperature. you take his temperature under the axillary region and get a reading of 99.5. what is likely his core body temperature?

101.5 degrees F

how can you differentiate a male tortoise from a female

the plastron is concave in males

which vessel should be avoided when performing venipuncture in pigs

left jugular vein

which of the following is a classical symptom of pyometra

PU/PD (increased urinating/ increased drinking)

what is the most commonly used method for fecal parasite testing for dogs and cats

zinc sulfate centrifugation

you see that a shar pei is scheduled to come in for a second opinion about his entropion. what is wrong with the pet?

his eyelids roll inward

where is the standard tuberculosis test administered in the bovine species

caudal tail fold

delivering puppies and kittens can be a rewarding experience and a procedure that the technicians should always be ready to perform. what are the basic steps that need to be taken once a puppy or kitten is delivered

dry the newborn, massage gently, dry and suction any secretions from the nose and mouth and ensure a clear airway.

which of the following disorders is caused by a type I hypersensitivity where chemical mediators are released from mast cells after encountering an antigen

atopy

what is the biggest risk when restraining a rabbit

spinal cord trauma

giardia is what type of parasite

protozoan

which animal is seasonally polyestrous and is not an induced ovulator

mare

when collecting blood for a blood transfusion, the maximum recommended amount that can be collected from a donor horse is what volume

6-8 liters

which of the following is a zoonotic disease

psittacosisis a disease that can be transmitted from birds, particularly parrots, to humans, causing respiratory illness.

while caring for a week old orphan puppy, it is important to monitor body temperature. rectal temperature should be between what

94-99 degrees F

why are polyurethane catheters more appropriate for long term use in horses

they are the least thrombogenic

what is the single most important thing to do when removing a stomach tube from a patient

clamp or pinch off stomach tube prior to removing

the parathyroid gland is responsible for which of the following

maintaining blood calcium levels

which intestinal parasite is not considered zoonotic to humans

coccidia

you are in the clinic parking lot when you are approached by 2 large dogs who are about to attack you. they are about 25 yards away. you should immediately do which of the following

tuck yourself into a ball on the ground and protect your face and neck

which of the following is known as addisons disease

hypoadrenocorticism

which if the following is not a nutrient that provides energy

vitamins, water, and minerals

how many cervical vertebrae do cows have

7

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