VTNE Practice Exam C

The daily maintenance energy requirement (kcal) for a 4 kg cat is:

220

Which of the following is used primarily to vent waste gasses?

Scavenger

When the symbol above is seen on a drug description, it indicates the drug:

is available only by prescription from a licensed veterinarian.

Isopropyl alcohol is most effective as a germicidal agent when used in aqueous solution at a concentration of:

70%.

In a dog, assessment of the gingival sulcus depth should be performed during the dental prophylaxis with:

a periodontal probe

The canine cervix is located between the:

vagina and the body of the uterus.

Arterial blood gas may provide erroneous results if it is:

allowed to clot

The type of fracture that commonly affects young, growing animals and can result in limb deformities is called:

Salter-Harris

Mandibular molars are commonly radiographed using which technique?

Parallel

Which of the following collection techniques will provide a urine sample that is free of contaminates for bacterial culture?

Cystocentesis

Which active ingredient controls flea populations by breaking the life cycle at the egg stage?

Lufenuron

The benefit of selective COX-2 inhibitors in the treatment of inflammation is they:

have anti-inflammatory properties, but do not alter the gastric protection provided by COX-1.

The most appropriate position to recover cattle from general anesthesia is:

sternal recumbency.

Which of the following drugs could add to the adverse effects of chocolate toxicity?

Theophylline

A rodenticide that can depress clotting factors for 3-4 weeks is:

brodifacoum

A rabbit presents with otoacariasis. Which of the following is the most likely causitive agent?

Psoroptes cuniculi

During a manufacturing shortage of Dichlorvos, which of the following drugs could a veterinarian prescribe as a substitute in the same drug class?

Trichlorfon

Which of the following is known as the Wolf tooth in an equine?

First premolar

Which is the best option for long term pain management of hip dysplasia in an 8-year-old golden retriever with Cushing's Disease?

NSAIDs

The proper needle placement for a lumbar myelogram is between the:

4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae.

Which of the following is the most likely source of bovine viral diarrhea in a herd of cattle?

Contaminated feed

Which exposure factor primarily controls the quantity of x-rays produced?

mA

Which bacterial disease is spread by contaminated humans or objects and is easily transmitted between horses?

Strangles

The strongest analgesia is achieved by drugs that stimulate which of the following receptors?

Mu

If a fentanyl transdermal patch is being used to deliver long term analgesia, which of the following would inhibit the analgesic effect?

Butorphanol

The Coggins test is used to detect which equine disease?

Infectious anemia

Sedation ordered for a 13-lb (5.91 kg) cat at 11 mg/kg is supplied as a liquid with a concentration of 100 mg/mL. What volume is needed for this patient?

0.65 mL

The average gestation period in a hamster is approximately:

16 days.

Which of the following suture patterns is considered continuous?

Ford Interlocking

Which of the following could be seen in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?

Hypoinsulinemia, decreased potassium levels

The correct order for the steps in the pain pathway is

transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception.

How often should a geriatric dog with chronic osteoarthritis be evaluated?

Every month

Long-acting barbiturates are administered to dogs and cats as:

anticonvulsants

To maximally improve visualization during an abdominal exploratory procedure, which retractor should be used?

Balfour

The part of the control panel on a standard X-ray machine that provides manual adjustment of the transformer to allow for inconsistent electrical output is the:

voltage compensator.

Which of the following drugs is used to suppress a cough?

Antitussive

Which would be an appropriate action to take if a patient is hypothermic (less than 35° C/95° F) during anesthesia?

Decrease the oxygen flow to the minimum requirement.

In a dog or cat, the spleen is located on the:

left side of the abdomen just caudal to the stomach.

Where is the best site to administer intramuscular injections to swine?

Muscles of the neck caudal to the ear

A dorsoventral intraoral skull view is indicated for examination of the:

maxilla

On a Gram-stained smear, Streptococcus equi organisms appear as:

Gram-positive cocci.

After a horse has been sedated with xylazine, the veterinary technician should instruct the owner to:

avoid the rear of the animal because the horse may still kick if stimulated.

Hypoxemia occurs when the partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood (PaO2) is:

<80 mmHg

Which of the following procedures is used to prevent gastric torsion in large, deep-chested dog breeds?

Gastropexy

Which bone can be stabilized using a spoon splint?

Radius

Which term describes the direction of the arrow in the dental radiograph below?

Apical

Which of the following diagnostics should detect adult Dirofilaria spp.?

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

A veterinary technician should consider an anesthetized animal recovered when the:

patient is conscious, has intact reflexes, and can maintain sternal recumbency without support.

Which of the following is associated with left-sided heart failure?

Pulmonary edema

Which of the following species is prone to laryngospasm during endotracheal intubation?

Pigs

The canine teeth of horses are:

commonly absent in mares and fillies.

When taking a caudocranial radiograph of the feline stifle, the distal boundary is the:

proximal 1/3rd of the tibia/fibula.

What is the maximum volume of blood that can be safely collected from a healthy 950 gm (0.95 kg) macaw?

9.5 ml

Which of the following hormone concentration changes is consistent with an uncontrolled hyperthyroid cat?

Increased T4, decreased TSH

Which of the following scissors should a surgeon use to cut delicate tissue?

Metzenbaum

Which of the following statements about instrument care is most correct?

Rinsing with distilled water is preferable to tap water.

Recommendations to prevent transmission of Borrelia species to pets and owners should include:

daily tick inspections and use of tick control products.

Which of the following is an appropriate wound lavage solution?

0.9% sodium chloride

If the concentration of available trimethoprim-sulfadiazine solution is 50 mg/mL, and the veterinary technician has been directed to administer 20 mg to a 9 lb (4.1-kg) cat, what volume of the drug, in milliliters, is needed?

0.40 mL

The antidote for acetaminophen poisoning is:

N-Acetylcysteine.

Exodontic therapy should be recommended for which of the following conditions?

Oblique crown and root fracture

The most appropriate way for a small, in-house laboratory to check the accuracy of its blood chemistry analyses is to periodically:

analyze control samples with in-house equipment to check accuracy.

When dealing with a client in the anger stage of grief from losing their pet, the technician can help by:

actively listening and letting the client know they understand.

To collect serum, blood should be collected into a designated tube identified by a cap of which color?

Red

Rehabilitation therapy can be used to help prevent skeletal muscles from undergoing:

atrophy

When collecting blood to perform a manual WBC differential, which blood tube type is preferred?

Lavender top

During a pre-admission discussion with a client, what is the best way to confirm that a patient has been fasted ahead of a surgical procedure?

"When did your dog last eat?"

Which type of contrast is desired for radiographs of the abdomen, and how can it be achieved?

low; use a high kVp technique

Seizures may result in:

hyperthermia and pulmonary edema.

Which type of muzzle allows a canine to open its mouth and can be worn for long periods if needed?

Basket muzzle

Which of the following effects would a parasympatholytic drug have on an animal?

Mydriasis

Which class of reproductive drug can be potentially dangerous to pregnant females?

Prostaglandins

Psoroptes ovis is generally diagnosed using:

a skin scraping

Which of the following is contraindicated regarding anesthesia in avian patients?

Cuffed endotracheal tubes

A urine sample collected from a dog with a urinary tract infection reveals urease-producing bacteria. What is the expected pH of this patient's urine?

8