What is a common therapeutic use of drugs with the suffix -caine?
Correct Answer: D
Drugs with the suffix -caine are sodium channel blockers, commonly used for local anesthesia. Examples include lidocaine, bupivacaine, and mepivacaine. These drugs are very effective and relatively inexpensive anesthetic drugs across multiple species. These drugs are not used as inhalant anesthetics, antimicrobials, or diuretics.
Question 17
You are prepping the surgical suite and patient for an exploratory and presumptive gastrotomy. An 8-MO MI Labrador ate the contents of the bathroom trashcan 60 minutes prior to presentation. The vet induced vomiting with apomorphine, and the dog vomited up most items, but something still remains. Radiographs confirm that whatever remains is still confined to the stomach. In addition to the normal surgical pack, you also should have all of the following present and ready in case the surgeon requires it, except:
Correct Answer: B
When performing a gastrotomy, you want to ensure your veterinarian has a complete sterile surgical pack appropriate for intestinal surgery. While you hope to only go into the stomach (based on radiographic findings), until the vet runs the intestines, you won't know. Having sufficient instruments at the ready is paramount to minimize anesthesia time and ensure a smooth surgery. In addition to the routine instrument pack, one should also have: *Balfour abdominal retractors: Self-retaining retractors are most commonly used in soft tissue surgeries. Because it has a cranial blade, in addition to helping lateralize the body walls, it can also aid in cranial retraction. This helps with the overall visualization of the surgical field. *Sufficient sterile laparotomy sponges (as well as sterile fluid to keep them wet to protect organs as needed) *Lavage fluid for flushing the stomach +/- abdomen if peritoneal contamination is suspected *Suction Army-Navy (or just called Army) retractors are handheld retractors that are double-ended. The blades are different lengths on either side. Because it lacks teeth, it is atraumatic save for too much pressure if excess force is applied. These are used for the retraction of muscle, skin, or fat. Usually, this type of retractor isn't necessary for a routine gastrotomy. Still, it is something you may need handy for a GDV and gastropexy surgery.
Question 18
All of the following may be found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), except:
Correct Answer: A
A vast amount of information is contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), including: *Section 1: Identification - Product identifiers and contact and information related to the manufacturer; uses, restrictions of use *Section 2: Hazard(s) identification - Hazards of chemical and required label elements *Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients *Section 4: First aid measures *Section 5: Fire-fighting measures *Section 6: Accidental release measures *Section 7: Handling and storage of chemical *Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection - Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL); Threshold Limit Values (TLV) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) *Section 9: Physical and chemical properties *Section 10: Stability and reactivity *Section 11: Toxicologic information - Routes of exposure, clinical signs, acute vs. chronic effects *Section 12: Ecological information *Section 13: Disposal considerations *Section 14: Transport information *Section 15: Regulatory information *Section 16: Other information, such as the date of preparation or the last revision of the SDS
Question 19
In equine restraint, what are hobbles generally used for?
Correct Answer: C
Hobbles are restraint devices that tie two limbs of a horse together to prevent kicking, such as during rectal exams, breeding via artificial insemination of the mare, or when nursing foals. Hobbles are not used to prevent biting, promote jaw movement, or encourage a horse to shift its weight from one foot to another.
Question 20
Which term describes an endoscopic exam of the nasal cavity?
Correct Answer: C
Rhinoscopy is an endoscopic exam of the nasal cavity Bronchoscopy is an endoscopic exam of the large airways (trachea, bronchi) and lungs Cystoscopy is an endoscopic exam of the lower urinary tract (urethra, urinary bladder) Otoscopy is an endoscopic exam of the external ear canal Joanna M. Bassert, VMD. McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition. Pg 641. Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians 5th Edition. Pg 187-188.
