Question 1
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When were anesthetic techniques refined to the point of the practical and widespread use of agents?
Question 2
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The first anesthetic agent used successfully in a tumor removal surgery as a means of creating a state of insensibility and pain relief was:
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chloroform.
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diethyl ether.
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nitrous oxide.
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halothane.
Question 3
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The use of injectable anesthetics as an alternative to inhalant agents in veterinary medicine began in the:
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1930s.
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1950s.
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1960s.
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1980s.
Question 4
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Which organization was recognized in 1999 by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America that offers specialization to credentialed technicians with an interest in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia?
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Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists
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American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
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Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists
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International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
Question 5
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Who is credited with suggesting the term anesthesia to describe the state of insensibility to painful stimuli?
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William T. G. Morton
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Thomas Locke
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Harold Davis
Question 6
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Which term literally means without feeling and is defined as a loss of sensation?
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Analgesia
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Epidural
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Hypnosis
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Anesthesia
Question 7
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Which state of anesthesia is defined as a reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of one or more anesthetic agents?
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Regional nerve block
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Epidural
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Hypnosis
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General anesthesia
Question 8
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A stage of anesthesia that has a sufficient loss of sensitivity to pain and muscle relaxation to allow for the performance of surgery without the pain or movement is:
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analgesia.
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narcosis.
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surgical anesthesia.
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local anesthesia.
Question 9
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A state in which a patient is aware or unaware of the surroundings but can be easily aroused by a noxious stimulant is referred to as:
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hypnosis.
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sedation.
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narcosis.
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tranquilization.
Question 10
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Which of the following is a drug-induced sleep from which it can be very difficult to rouse the patient?
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Hypnosis
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Sedation
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Narcosis
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Tranquilization
Question 11
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The application of an anesthetic directly to the body surface to create a localized loss of sensation is referred to as:
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topical anesthesia.
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regional anesthesia
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epidural anesthesia.
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balanced anesthesia.
Question 12
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The use of a premedication such as acepromazine along with anesthesia induction with propofol, maintenance of isoflurane, and bupivacaine placed near the sensory nerves would be an example of:
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topical anesthesia.
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regional anesthesia.
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epidural anesthesia.
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balanced anesthesia.
Question 13
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Which of the following is not a role of the credentialed veterinary technician in regard to the practice of anesthesia?
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Preparation, operation, and maintenance of the anesthetic equipment
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Deciding which drugs will be used for the anesthesia event
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Administering the anesthetic agents
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Patient monitoring during the procedure
Question 14
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The term hypnosis refers to:
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the loss of sensitivity to pain.
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a drug-induced sleep from which the patient cannot be easily aroused.
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a drug-induced sleeplike state that impairs the ability of the patient to respond appropriately to stimuli.
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a drug-induced state of calm in which the animal is reluctant to move and is aware of but not concerned about its surroundings.
Question 15
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Which of the following statements is true about anesthesia?
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Most anesthetic agents have a very wide therapeutic index allowing for minor errors in dosage calculations.
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Only a few anesthetic agents have an effect on the cardiovascular system.
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The anesthetist must approach any anesthetic procedure with a genuine willingness to take personal responsibility for the well-being of the patient.
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It is not necessary to constantly monitor vital signs in anesthetic patients.