Question 1
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The use of a chemical agent on sensory neurons to disrupt the nerve impulse transmission that will lead to a temporary loss of sensation is:
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paresis.
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cauda equina.
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local anesthesia.
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tidal volume.
Question 2
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Which of the following agents should be used as a local anesthetic for ophthalmic cases?
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Lidocaine
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Bupivacaine
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Tetracaine
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Procaine
Question 3
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A local block is needed for a small mass removal on a front leg and the surgeon would like to have the block working immediately after placement. Which drug would be the best choice?
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Lidocaine
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Tetracaine
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Bupivacaine
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Proparacaine
Question 4
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Which type of agent will affect the neurons but will allow the animal to be fully conscious?
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Local anesthetics
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Inhalant anesthetics
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Sedatives
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General anesthetic
Question 5
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A local anesthetic that is injected around a single major nerve is referred to as a(n):
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splash block.
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ring block.
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epidural.
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nerve block.
Question 6
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A 12-year-old Labrador is scheduled to have a toe amputation. What type of block would be the best to place in this patient?
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Splash block
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Ring block
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Epidural
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Line block
Question 7
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You are assisting with a dehorning procedure on a mature animal. What would be the preferred block to place?
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Paravertebral block
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Cornual block
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Line block
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Intercostal block
Question 8
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A 4-year-old Holstein is in dystocia. What block would be used to allow the veterinarian to perform a cesarean section?
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Paravertebral block
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Cornual block
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Line block
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Intercostal block
Question 9
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A small dog has been hit by a car, and the surgeon plans to repair the fractured pelvis. What would be the recommended type of block?
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Paravertebral
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Intrathecal
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Brachial plexus
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Epidural
Question 10
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A complication commonly seen in conjunction with a paravertebral block is:
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paresis.
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scoliosis.
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paralysis.
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cauda equina.
Question 11
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A patient exhibits signs of severe sympathetic blockade leading to flushing and increased skin temperature. What would be the recommended treatment for this condition?
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Intravenous colloid fluid administration at a rate of 5 mL/kg for 1 hr
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Intravenous colloid fluid administration at a rate of 20 mL/kg for 20 min
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Intravenous crystalloid fluid administration at a rate of 5 mL/kg for 1 hr
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Intravenous crystalloid fluid administration at a rate of 20 mL/kg for 20 min
Question 12
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Which route of administration of a local anesthetic offers fast but only minimal pain relief and lasts only for a short time?
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Splash Block
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Ring Block
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Epidural
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Line Block
Question 13
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Which of the following anesthetic agents can be instilled through a chest tube placed during a thoracic surgery? What is the agent and when should it be administered?
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Lidocaine—as soon as the tube is placed during surgery
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Bupivacaine—as soon as the tube is placed during surgery
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Lidocaine—not until the animal is awake
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Bupivacaine—not until the animal is awake
Question 14
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When placing a local anesthetic in an infiltration block, care must be taken to avoid injection into:
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scar tissue as the pH of the tissue will inactivate the anesthetic.
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inflamed or infected tissues as the pH of the tissue will inactivate the anesthetic.
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fatty or edematous tissues as the pH of the tissue will inactivate the anesthetic.
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inflamed or infected tissues as the tissue will impede the diffusion of the drug.
Question 15
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Which of the following is true?
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Epinephrine added to a local anesthetic causes vasodilation of the blood vessels in the area of the injection causing an increase in the rate of drug absorption.
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Epinephrine added to a local anesthetic should be used at the incision sites to improve tissue perfusion and healing.
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Epinephrine added to the local anesthetic causes constriction of the blood vessels in the area of the injection and decreases the rate of the drug absorption.
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By causing vasodilation, the epinephrine reduces the concentration of the local anesthetic, reducing the toxicity of the drug.
Question 16
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In which cases should the use of epinephrine be avoided?
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To prolong the effect of lidocaine by constricting the blood vessels
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To reduce the toxicity of the anesthetic drugs such as lidocaine
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As an intravenous injection
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In young healthy animals undergoing a dental extraction
Question 17
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When placing a dental nerve block, what must be done to ensure a safe placement of the anesthetic agent?
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Aspirate before injecting.
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Inject directly into the nerve to be blocked.
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Clip the area where the block is to be placed.
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Apply a splash block prior to placing a regional nerve block.
Question 18
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Which type of block is performed by inserting the needle into the tissue and gradually withdrawing the needle while injecting a small amount of local anesthetic?
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splash block
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ring block
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epidural
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line block
Question 19
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A patient needs to have an epidural placed for postoperative pain control following a cruciate surgery. What can be used to avoid complications with the sympathetic blockade and hypotension?
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Lidocaine
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Bupivacaine
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Morphine
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Tetracaine
Question 20
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When placing an epidural, the local anesthetic should be deposited into the:
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pia mater.
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arachnoid layer.
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epidural space.
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subarachnoid space.
Question 21
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Which type of block is often used on cattle and involves the use of a tourniquet placed proximal to the vein?
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Bier block
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Ring block
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Epidural
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Line block
Question 22
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Which anesthetic agent can be administered intravenously by using a constant rate infusion to a healthy anesthetized patient, and what is the advantage of doing so?
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Bupivacaine—to reduce the dose of general anesthetic required
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Bupivacaine—to increase the level of analgesia during a painful operation
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Lidocaine—to reduce the dose of general anesthetic required for a painful operation and to prevent cardiac arrhythmias
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Procaine—to reduce the risk of cardiac arrhythmias
Question 23
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The abnormal sensation of tingling, pain, or irritation that may occur from local anesthesia is:
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paresis.
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paresthesia.
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paralysis.
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cauda equina.
Question 24
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Which of the following is a true statement regarding complications from an epidural?
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The animal should be tilted slightly downward to ensure that the anesthetic reaches as far cranially as possible.
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Diffusion of the anesthetic into the cervical and thoracic spinal cord can result in bradycardia, decreased cardiac output, and hypotension.
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Epidurals rarely cause trauma, so placing them in an awake patient is acceptable.
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It is recommended to use agents with preservatives in epidurals.
Question 25
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Which of the following can be a complication of local anesthetics infiltrating in the cranial part of the spinal cord?
Question 26
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Which of the following is the correct maximum dose for an average 9-pound cat?
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0.8 mL of 2% lidocaine subcutaneously
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0.8 mL of 2% lidocaine intravenously
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0.5 mL of 5% bupivacaine subcutaneously
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0.8 mL of 5% bupivacaine intravenously
Question 27
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The anesthetist’s delivery of all of the air and/or anesthetic gases required by the patient is termed:
Question 28
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Inspiration is triggered by the respiratory center of the brain when:
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there is a decreased level of CO2 in the venous blood.
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there is an increased level of O2 in the venous blood.
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there is an increased level of CO2 in the arterial blood.
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there is a decreased level of O2 in the arterial blood.
Question 29
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A normal awake dog is breathing normally at 30 breaths/min. What is its approximate respiratory minute volume?
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100 to 200 mL/kg
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225 to 275 mL/kg
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300 to 450 mL/kg
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500 to 650 mL/kg
Question 30
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A complication of an anesthetized animal breathing room air would be
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an increase in the PaCO2.
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a decrease in the PaCO2.
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the formation of HCO3 ions.
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the formation of H+ ions.
Question 31
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The inability of the anesthetized animal to allow the alveoli to expand fully can result in:
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atelectasis.
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hypoxemia.
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hypercarbia.
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hyperventilation.
Question 32
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Which species tends to hypoventilate and become hypocarbic during anesthetic procedures?
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Feline
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Equine
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Canine
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Bovine
Question 33
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How often should manual ventilation be performed on an anesthetized patient?
Question 34
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What can happen if the ventilation rate is too high in an anesthetized patient?
Question 35
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Anesthetic depth can be difficult to monitor in animals given a neuromuscular blocking agent. What is the most reliable indication of anesthetic depth in these patients?
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Jaw tone
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Palpebral reflex
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Anal tone
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Heart Rate
Question 36
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An animal may have increased susceptibility to neuromuscular blocking agents if it has recently undergone a treatment with:
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antiemetics.
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organophosphates.
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NSAIDs.
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anticholinergics.
Question 37
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Which is true of neuromuscular blocking agents?
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Provide good analgesia in addition to tranquilizing properties
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Have no effect on the respiratory muscles
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Should be used in addition to an anesthetic as they do not produce analgesia or anesthetic properties
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Should be given to conscious animals only