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Veterinary Team Questions Texas CDE - 2019

Total questions: 152

Worksheet time: 3hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the Infundibulum?

a)

To give nourishment to the fetus.

b)

To expel the fetus.

c)

To transport the egg from the ovary to the oviduct.

d)

To contract during labor.

2.

A veterinary assistant counts the exam gloves in each room and determines there are 338, 191, 87, 420, 206, and 76 gloves. What is the total number of gloves?

a)

1118

b)

1318

c)

1418

d)

1218

3.

The study of disease causes:

a)

Caudal

b)

Anatomy

c)

Pathology

d)

Etiology

4.

The act of giving birth in horses:

a)

Whelping

b)

Farrowing

c)

Foaling

d)

Laying

5.

Annie is helping to examine a patient. She is instructed to take the temperature, pulse, and respiration, which is a crucial part of a physical exam. Which of the following factors does not affect TPR?

a)

size

b)

environmental temperature

c)

age

d)

breed

6.

Kyra, a 7 year old, F/S mixed breed dog (107 lb) is presented to the clinic with signs of increases vocalization and urine leaking. She does not appear to be PU/PD (increased urination/increased drinking) or having accidents due to lack of training. She usually leaks urine after she has laid down (her bed is damp). The U/A (urinalysis) is WNL as the PE. Scout radiographs of the urinary bladder are remarkable. Based on her history and pattern of urine leaking, the vet determines she might have estrogen responsiveness incontinence. She is prescribed DES (Diethylstilbestrol) at a dosage of 1 mg po sid for 3 days, followed by maintenance therapy of 1 mg po per week. DES comes in 1 mg and 5 mg tablets. How many tablets does this dog receive for the first three days?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

5

d)

3

7.

A compound fracture is one in which:

a)

The break is along the axis of a bone

b)

The break is on one side of the bone

c)

The bone shatters in the many pieces

d)

The bone breaks through the skin

8.

Which of the following hazards is associated with radiography?

a)

burns or scalds

b)

cancer

c)

hearing loss

d)

none of these

9.

I fan animal has problems in the right sides of the heart, what other problem will likely occur?

a)

Lung congestion

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Ascites

d)

Nerve Degeneration

10.

I fan animal has problems in the right sides of the heart, what other problem will likely occur?

a)

Lung congestion

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Ascites

d)

Nerve Degeneration

11.

Evan is creating a poster over biohazards for his veterinary technology class. Which of these is NOT an example of a biohazard and therefore should not be included in his poster?

a)

Materials soaked in bodily fluids

b)

Needles

c)

Bandage material

d)

None of these

12.

Rabies is transmitted by:

a)

Contamination of wound by saliva

b)

Ingestion of fecal material from infected dog

c)

Inhalation bacteria

d)

Bite from a tick

13.

Sheep have ___ chromosomes

a)

44

b)

34

c)

54

d)

24

14.

Grass tetany is a result of:

a)

Magnesium deficiency

b)

Phosphorous deficiency

c)

Nitrogen deficiency

d)

Nitrogen overload

15.

The soft "v" shaped tissue in the center of the bottom of the horses hoof:

a)

Sole

b)

White line

c)

Frog

d)

Wall

16.

During an exam, Julie must take vital signs from an animal. Which of the following steps is the most correct procedure for her to take the rectal temperature?

a)

Wipe thermometer with alcohol, shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 1 minute, remove and rotate to read.

b)

Shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 1 minute, remove and rotate to read.

c)

Shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 3 minutes, remove and rotate to read.

d)

Wipe thermometer with alcohol, shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 3 minutes, remove and rotate to read.

17.

You regularly order six 10-ml vials per month of a drug that has a concentration of 50 mg/ml. Now that same drug is only available in 20-ml vials of 10 mg/ml. How many vials should you order this month?

a)

20

b)

25

c)

15

d)

10

18.

What parasite transmits Lyme disease?

a)

Tick

b)

Lice

c)

Dirofilaria immitis

d)

Heartworm

19.

What are the primary functions of the horomones that the ovaries produce?

a)

Sexual behavior and maintenance of pregnancy.

b)

To maintain weight and pregnancy.

c)

To give secondary male characteristics and maintain weight gain.

d)

To give a deeper voice and more defined muscles.

20.

A person who cares for equine feet including trimming and shoeing is called a/an:

a)

quittor

b)

equestrian

c)

hobble

d)

farrier

21.

The order for 500 mg of amoxicillin, and tablets on hand are 250 mg. How many tablets will be administered?

a)

5 tablets

b)

1 tablet

c)

2 tablets

d)

6 tablets

22.

Leptospirosis is caused by:

a)

Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria

b)

Leptospira bacteria

c)

DNA virus

d)

None of these

23.

Kyra, a 7 year old, F/S mixed breed dog (107 lb) is presented to the clinic with signs of increases of vocalization and urine leaking. She does not appear to be PU/PD (increased urination/increased drinking) or having accidents due to lack of training. She usually leaks urine after she has laid down (her bed is damp). The U/A (urinalysis) is WNL as the PE. Scout radiographs of the urinary bladder are unremarkable. Based on her history and pattern of urine leaking, the vet determines she might have estrogen responsiveness incontinence. She is prescribed DES (diethylstillbestrol) at a dosage of 1 mg po per week. DES comes in 1-mg and 5-mg tablets. How many mg does this dog receive for 3 weeks of treatment?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

3

d)

9

24.

Which of the following is not a primary action of testosterone?

a)

Promotes secretions from accessory glands

b)

None of these

c)

Promotes spermatogenesis

d)

Anabolic growth

25.

Which of the following is NOT a hazard that you would face while working in a veterinary clinic?

a)

Physical hazards

b)

Psychological hazards

c)

Biological hazards

d)

Chemical hazards

26.

Which of these is NOT part of the process of filtration of the blood through the urinary system?

a)

Kidney

b)

Nephrons

c)

Medulla

d)

Vena Cava

27.

Pericardium is:

a)

A thin layer that lines the inside of the heart

b)

A thin layer that lines the surface of the heart

c)

The muscular layer of the heart wall

d)

The fibrous sac that encloses the heart

28.

All of the following are examples of hazards, except _______.

a)

Zoonotic

b)

Mental

c)

Chemical

d)

Physical

29.

Aseptic technique is:

a)

Swabbing for a bacteria culture

b)

Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical wound

c)

A chemical agent that kills of prevents to growth of microorganisms

d)

Cleaning surfaces with bleach

30.

The function of the cecum is to:

a)

Produce insulin

b)

None of these

c)

Aide in the digestion of fibrous materials

d)

Produce bile

31.

A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with forequarters weighed 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed 341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?

a)

409 pounds

b)

410 pounds

c)

411 pounds

d)

408 pounds

32.

Which of the following is NOT included in a cage card?

a)

Pet owners name

b)

Procedure

c)

Time of day they need to go outside

d)

Pets name

33.

In horses, when a fixed object is grabbed with the incisor teeth and air is drawn in repetitively through the mouth, is what:

a)

Boredom

b)

Cribbing

c)

All of these

d)

Need of certain trace materials

34.

The abomasum is:

a)

The third compartment of the ruminant stomach

b)

The fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach

c)

The second compartment of the ruminant stomach

d)

The first compartment of the ruminant stomach

35.

Which of the following is most important to schedule first when making appointments?

a)

Heartworm checks

b)

Customer Preference

c)

Annual Appointments

d)

Emergencies

36.

Which of the following substances is not considered a bio-hazardous substance?

a)

Microscope slide

b)

Scalpel blade

c)

Needle

d)

Syringe

37.

Indicate the tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order: Rx: Metronidazole tablets 250 mg ---- Sig: 1 tablet, P.O., BID x 10 days

a)

40 tablets

b)

10 tablets

c)

20 tablets

d)

30 tablets

38.

Which of the following are the ABC's of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

a)

Airway, Bleeding, Compression

b)

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

c)

Always Breathe Continuously

d)

Airway, Breathing, Compression

39.

The ____________ is white in color and has large, drooping ears that cover most of its face

a)

Hereford

b)

American Landrace

c)

Yorkshire

d)

Chester White

40.

The percentage of RBC's in blood is called a:

a)

PCV

b)

All of these

c)

Hematocrit

d)

Crit

41.

A veterinarian has diagnosed an animal with typhus, which is a zoonotic disease. Zoonotic means:

a)

Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical wound.

b)

Disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans

c)

Refers to the back

d)

A device that measures the amount of radiation someone is exposed to when performing radiology.

42.

_____ is essential for organ structure, nutrient transport and energy utilization

a)

Sulfur

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Calcium

d)

Protein

43.

How long is a dog in estrus?

a)

Exactly 15 days

b)

Exactly 6 days

c)

Between 7-28 days with a mean of 11 days

d)

Between 4-21 days with a mean of 9 days

44.

Lauren is bandaging Bruce, a four year old horse. Leg bandages on horses are started on the _____ part of the leg and wrapped toward the back

a)

Vertical

b)

Proximal

c)

Horizontal

d)

Lateral

45.

A machine that spins samples very rapidly to separate elements based on weight is a:

a)

Counter

b)

Cannula

c)

Centrifuge

d)

Refractometer

46.

When working in a veterinary clinic, you understand that the guidelines set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are based on the principal of:

a)

The basis of knowledge

b)

The determination of knowledge

c)

The right of the knowledge of the law

d)

The right to know

47.

When breathing stops:

a)

Apnea

b)

Tachypnea

c)

Detomidine

d)

Dyspnea

48.

A veterinary assistant must inventory all supplies each month. She counts the following number of thermometers: 4, 12, 7, 23, and 9. What is the total number of thermometers?

a)

45

b)

50

c)

55

d)

60

49.

A cat in end-stage renal disease is receiving Epoetin (2000 u/ml) . The dose is 100 u/kg. Your patient weights 5.5 lb. How many units will you deliver?

a)

1000

b)

250

c)

500

d)

750

50.

Which of the following situations would be considered an emergency?

a)

Annual check-up

b)

Runny stool

c)

Urinary blockage

d)

Flea prevention

51.

Which of the following is NOT a method of disposing of dead birds in a poultry production facility?

a)

Recycling

b)

Incineration

c)

Composting

d)

Burying

52.

What is spermatogenesis?

a)

Process by which sperm are produced by the male

b)

Causes destruction of the cotyledons of the uterus

c)

Condition in which one or both testicles remain in the body cavity.

d)

Process by which ova are produced by the female.

53.

Which of the following is a sign of someone using non-verbal communication to express joy?

a)

Crossed arms

b)

Smiling

c)

Frowning

d)

Hand shake

54.

Indicate the tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order: Rx. Metronidazole tablets 250 mg ---- Sig : 1 tablet, P.O., BID x 10 days

a)

40 tablets

b)

10 tablets

c)

30 tablets

d)

20 tablets

55.

Symptoms of distemper include:

a)

Swollen joints

b)

Lameness

c)

Fever, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nasal Secretions, and Seizures

d)

Aggression

56.

With your veterinarians permission, what medication can you give your dog if they have an allergic reaction?

a)

Advil

b)

Frontline

c)

Pepto-Bismol

d)

Benadryl

57.

Which of the following is NOT one of the nutrients that should be included in pet food?

a)

Proteins

b)

Oils

c)

Fats

d)

Water

58.

You are doing maintenance on an anesthesia machine. You happen to notice that the granules in the canister are starting to turn purple. What does this usually indicate?

a)

The granules are more than 90 days old

b)

The granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon dioxide

c)

The granules should be turned over in the canister - they will regain

d)

The granules have lost the ability to absorb anesthetic gases.

59.

A secretary maintains the accounts and writes the paychecks for a veterinary facility. Eight veterinary technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours per week , what is the total amount of money needed for the payroll each week?

a)

$3160

b)

$4160

c)

$5060

d)

$4060

60.

Which of the following is not a disease that affects dogs?

a)

Black leg

b)

Hepatitis

c)

Distemper

d)

Rabies

61.

Which of the following animals would be classified as a hound breed?

a)

Dachshund

b)

Chihuahua

c)

Cocker Spaniel

d)

French bulldog

62.

How many mgs of a drug should be given to a patient weighing 22 lb if the dose is 0.2 mg/kg?

a)

22 mg

b)

2.2 mg

c)

22.2 mg

d)

2 mg

63.

How many mgs of a drug should be given to a patient weighing 22 lb if the dose is 0.2 mg/kg?

a)

22 mg

b)

2.2 mg

c)

22.2 mg

d)

2 mg

64.

Which of the following substances is not considered a bio-hazardous substance?

a)

Needle

b)

Scalpel Blade

c)

Microscope Slide

d)

Syringe

65.

Evan is creating a poster over biohazards for his Veterinary Technology class. Which of these is NOT an example of a biohazard and therefore should not be included in his poster?

a)

None of these

b)

Materials soaked with bodily fluids

c)

Bandage material

d)

Needles

66.

Sue is taking the temperature and pulse of Max, a medium sized dog. What should she expect the temperature and pulse rate to be?

a)

100°F and 100-145 beats/min

b)

101°F and 60-90 beats/min

c)

102°F and 70-120 beats/min

d)

100°F and 70-120 beats/min

67.

Leptospirosis is caused by:

a)

None of these

b)

DNA virus

c)

Leptospira bacteria

d)

Borrelia burgdoeferi bacteria

68.

What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Ligament

c)

Blood

d)

Tendon

69.

Which of the following is not a primary action of testosterone?

a)

None of these

b)

Promotes spermatogenesis

c)

Anabolic growth

d)

Promotes secretions from accessory glands

70.

Which of the following is NOT a method of disposing of dead birds in a poultry production facility?

a)

burying

b)

incineration

c)

recycling

d)

composting

71.

The Snap Canine Heartworm Test tests the blood for:

a)

Adult heartworms

b)

Female heartworms only

c)

Antigen produced by female heartworms

d)

Microfilaria

72.

The order is for 500 mg of amoxicillin, and tablets on hand are 250 mg. How many tablets will be administered?

a)

5 tablets

b)

1 tablet

c)

2 tablets

d)

6 tablets

73.

The only medical term for laying down is:

a)

Adduction

b)

Recumbent

c)

Abduction

d)

Flexion

74.

The clinical signs of heartworm are:

a)

Anemia, deep cough, irregular heartbeat

b)

Vomiting, deep cough, anemia

c)

Deep cough, irregular heartbeat, exercise intolerance

d)

Irregular heartbeat, anemia, exercise intolerance

75.

Dystocia can be defined as:

a)

The carrying of an embryo or fetus

b)

The process of giving birth

c)

Abnormal or difficult birth

d)

A birth in which the offspring enters the birth canal hind end first

76.

If an animal was suffering from anaphylactic shock, it would be

a)

Minerals in the blood stream

b)

Proteins produced by the Lymph system

c)

Slippery white film

d)

A exaggerated allergic response

77.

Which breed of swine is characterized by being black in color with four white feet and/or legs, a short wrinkled snout, and medium erect ears?

a)

Berkshire

b)

Hereford

c)

Hampshire

d)

Spots

78.

Most surgical instruments are manufactured from ___________

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminum

c)

Stainless steel

d)

Lead

79.

Which of the following cattle breeds would be considered a dairy breed?

a)

Gelbvich

b)

Polled Hereford

c)

Brown Swiss

d)

Shorthorn

80.

The normal pulse (bpm) for a pig is:

a)

60 bpm

b)

70 bpm

c)

75 bpm

d)

65 bpm

81.

To remove a tick you should:

a)

Use a match to burn the tick off

b)

Pour alcohol on the tick, then pull it off

c)

Cut the tick off with a knife

d)

Use tweezers to grasp the head and pull straight out

82.

Which zoonotic disease is fatal in humans?

a)

Scabies

b)

Corona

c)

Rabies

d)

Parvovirus

83.

A veterinary assistant must inventory all supplies each month. She counts the following number of thermometers: 4, 12, 7, 23, and 9. What is the total number of thermometers?

a)

60

b)

45

c)

55

d)

50

84.

Sheep have ____ Chromosomes

a)

44

b)

54

c)

34

d)

24

85.

A veterinary technician is counting leukocytes (white blood cells). She counts four areas on the hemocytometer counting chamber, adds the four numbers together and then multiplies by 50 to obtain the correct leukocyte count. If the counts are 23, 27, 28 and 34 what is the correct leukocyte count?

a)

5700

b)

5900

c)

5600

d)

5800

86.

Which of the following needles has the smallest bore?

a)

25 gauge

b)

16 gauge

c)

21 gauge

d)

20 gauge

87.

What is oogenesis?

a)

Condition in which one or both testicles remain in the body cavity

b)

Process by which ova are produced by the female

c)

Process by which sperm are produced by the male

d)

Causes destruction of the cotyledons of the uterus

88.

If you had a horse that had a 102.4°F, would you be concerned?

a)

Yes, it is extremely below normal

b)

Yes, it is above normal

c)

No, it is a little below normal

d)

No, it is completely normal

89.

Determine the number of pounds in 10.5 kilograms

a)

21.9

b)

23.1

c)

24.6

d)

25.5

90.

Which of these is NOT part of the process of filtration of the blood through the urinary system?

a)

Medulla

b)

Nephrons

c)

Kidney

d)

Vena Cava

91.

A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with forequarters weighted 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed 341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?

a)

408 pounds

b)

411 pounds

c)

409 pounds

d)

410 pounds

92.

The breed of swine that is characterized by being solid black with a white belt at the shoulder and small erect ears is the:

a)

Spots

b)

Hereford

c)

Duroc

d)

Hampshire

93.

Mary is studying the physiology of the body systems. Which of these is a function of the circulatory system?

a)

Transportation of nutrients, blood cells, gases, etc

b)

Respiration for the body

c)

Protection of the body

d)

Urination of waste products

94.

When breathing stops:

a)

Apnea

b)

Detomidine

c)

Tachypnea

d)

Dyspnea

95.

The order is 0.5 mg of Centrine, and 0.2 mg tablets are on hand. How many tablets will be administered?

a)

1 tablet

b)

2.5 tablets

c)

2 tablets

d)

1.5 tablets

96.

Which of these is NOT a disease-causing agent for zoonotic diseases?

a)

Fungi

b)

Viruses

c)

Biologics

d)

Parasites

97.

The percentage of RBCs in blood is called a:

a)

Crit

b)

Hematocrit

c)

All of these

d)

PCV

98.

In horses, when a fixed object is grabbed with the incisor teeth and air is drawn in repetitively through the mouth, is what:

a)

Boredom

b)

All of these

c)

Cribbing

d)

Need of certain trace materials

99.

Nebulized is defined as:

a)

Turned into molecules

b)

Turned into a liquid

c)

Turned into oxygen

d)

Turned into a fine mist

100.

Diseases that can be transmitted to humans are known as:

a)

Malignant

b)

Benign

c)

Zoonotic

d)

Contagious

101.

Which of the following breeds of dairy cattle produces the most milk?

a)

Jersey

b)

Brown Swiss

c)

Guernsey

d)

Holstein

102.

All of the following are examples of safety equipment, except, except __________

a)

Lead gloves

b)

Lead shoes

c)

Back brace

d)

Lead apron

103.

What are the primary functions of the hormones that the ovaries produce?

a)

Sexual behavior and maintenance of pregnancy

b)

To give a deeper voice and more defined muscles

c)

To give secondary male characteristics and maintain weight gain

d)

To maintain weight and pregnancy

104.

What is drenching?

a)

Milking a dairy goat too often

b)

Hosing down a production facility

c)

Washing a sheep thoroughly

d)

Giving a liquid medication orally

105.

A veterinary technician inventories the number of medication containers. She finds there are 1,137 safety-lock containers, 963 easy-open containers, 413 15mL bottles, 1,265 30mL bottles, and 258 ointment containers. What is the total number of medication containers?

a)

3000

b)

1457

c)

4000

d)

4036

106.

When a patient is having an ovariohysterectomy performed, the patient is placed in ___________ recumbency

a)

Ventral

b)

Lateral

c)

Sternal

d)

Dorsal

107.

Which drug schedule has no current accepted medical use?

a)

Schedule III

b)

Schedule I

c)

Schedule IV

d)

Schedule II

108.

An animal shelter worker is preparing formula for orphaned puppies. There are 9 puppies and each needs 2 ounces of formula. How many ounces of formula must be prepared?

a)

22 oz

b)

20 oz

c)

18 oz

d)

16 oz

109.

While Linda was running a laboratory test, she evaluated total plasma protein, and noticed an evaluated total plasma protein. This is a sign of:

a)

All of these

b)

Dehydration

c)

Infection

d)

Inflammation

110.

A 13-year old M/N domestic short hair (DSH) named Buttons has a bite wound in the right side of the mandible. The owner does not know when the cat got the bite wound because Buttons is an outside cat. He has not been eating or drinking the past few days, is lethargic, and on PE and has a T= 103.5 degrees, HR= 180 bpm, and RR= 45 breaths/min. Other than the mandibular wound, he is healthy. He is on current vaccinations. The decision is made to sedate Buttons so that the wound can be clipped, cleaned, and debrided. You must calculate the dose of injectable anesthetic for Buttons, who weighs 12.5 lb. The dosage of Ketamine is 22 mg/kg IM. The concentration listed on the vial of ketamine is 100 mg/ml. The animals weight in kg is?

a)

7.1 kg

b)

5.7 kg

c)

2.4 kg

d)

9.9 kg

111.

The bellyband should _____ slightly as it is wrapped

a)

Space out

b)

Overlap

c)

Never touch

d)

Cut off circulation

112.

What does IBR stand for?

a)

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

b)

Indefinitely Bad Respiration

c)

Infectious Bovine Respiration

d)

Infectious Born Respiration

113.

What are the percentages of cells and plasma in blood?

a)

40% and 60%, respectively

b)

50% and 50%, respectively

c)

30% and 70%, respectively

d)

60% and 40%, respectively

114.

Indicate the tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order: Rx: Metronidazole tablets 250 mg ---- Sig: 1 tablet, P.O., BID x10 days

a)

40 tablets

b)

30 tablets

c)

20 tablets

d)

10 tablets

115.

The term that means of, or relating to poultry:

a)

Porcine

b)

Equine

c)

Feline

d)

Galline

116.

A sexually mature male of the bovine species:

a)

Steer

b)

Cow

c)

Bull

d)

Heifer

117.

The term that means of, or relating to sheep:

a)

Equine

b)

Bovine

c)

Galline

d)

Ovine

118.

A sexually active mature male of the ovine species:

a)

Rooster

b)

Bull

c)

Ram

d)

Barrow

119.

The clinical signs of heartworm are:

a)

Irregular heartbeat, anemia, exercise intolerance

b)

Vomiting, deep cough, anemia

c)

Anemia, deep cough, irregular heartbeat

d)

Deep cough, irregular heartbeat, exercising intolerance

120.

You are feeding your dog Woof-Woof Dog Food. It costs $14.95 for a 35-pound bag, you are feeding your dog 3.5 cups of food per day, and each cup weighs 3.5 ounces. What is the cost per pound?

a)

$4.98

b)

$0.43

c)

$2.34

d)

$0.23

121.

Sugar, a small dog, has come into a veterinary clinic with sarcoptic mange. To prevent the spread of this and other zoonotic diseases, you need to:

a)

Isolate infected animals

b)

Dispose of waste in a proper manner

c)

All of these

d)

Wash hands often

122.

What is oogenesis?

a)

Process by which ova are produced by the female

b)

Causes destruction of the cotyledons of the uterus

c)

Condition in which one or both testicles remain in the body cavity

d)

Process by which sperm are produced by the male

123.

Which of these is NOT a disease-causing agent for zoonotic diseases?

a)

Viruses

b)

Biologics

c)

Parasites

d)

Fungi

124.

Which of the following needles would mostly commonly be used for canine vaccinations?

a)

25 gauge

b)

20 gauge

c)

21 gauge

d)

16 gauge

125.

What parasite transmits Lyme disease?

a)

Tick

b)

Heartworm

c)

Lice

d)

Dirofilaria immitis

126.

Fran is doing research on pathogens. What is a pathogen?

a)

Refers to the back

b)

Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical wound

c)

A microorganism that produces disease

d)

Disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans

127.

When an animal is presented with an abnormally cranial to a certain body structure, the word cranial means:

a)

Toward the nose

b)

Toward the tail

c)

Toward the head

d)

Closest to the midline

128.

An animal health technician is stocking a cabinet with flea control products. He stocks three cases of spray containing 24 cans per case, 13 cases of shampoo with 12 bottles per case, 5 boxes of foam with 10 cans per case, and 6 cases of powder with 8 boxes per case. Three days later he calculates that 35 cans of spray, 18 bottles of shampoo, 5 cans of foam, and 21 bottles of powder have been sold. How many total items of flea killing preparations are left in the cabinet?

a)

247

b)

245

c)

251

d)

249

129.

Which of these is the correct flow of blood through the heart?

a)

Left atrium, left ventricle, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, right atrium, right ventricle, aorta

b)

Left atrium, left ventricle, pulmonary veins, lungs, pulmonary arteries, right atrium, right ventricle, aorta

c)

Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

d)

Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary veins, lungs, pulmonary arteries, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

130.

Which zoonotic disease is fatal in humans?

a)

Rabies

b)

Parvovirus

c)

Scabies

d)

Corona

131.

What is the most common percentage of Brahman and British breeds in American cattle?

a)

3/8, 5/8 cross

b)

1/3, 2/3 cross

c)

3/5, 2/5 cross

d)

3/7, 4/7 cross

132.

Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in the small animal clinic?

a)

Straw

b)

Newspaper

c)

Blankets and Towels

d)

Pine shavings

133.

Immunity is defined as:

a)

Rhabidovitus

b)

Slow and painful abscess

c)

Not being able to tolerate pain

d)

Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of antibodies

134.

The average pulse (beats/min) and respiration (breaths/min) for a horse is

a)

60-70, 10-30

b)

30-60, 8-16

c)

60-90, 12-20

d)

40-60, 12-20

135.

All of the following are examples of safety equipment, except __________

a)

Lead gloves

b)

Lead shoes

c)

Lead apron

d)

Back brace

136.

A cow weighed 1,743 pounds prior to calving. The calf weighed 97 pounds and the placenta and amniotic fluid weighed 189 pounds. How much did the cow weigh after calving?

a)

1457 lb

b)

1357 lb

c)

1257 lb

d)

1557 lb

137.

You regularly order six 10-ml vials per month of a drug that has a concentration of 50 mg/ml. Now that same drug is only available in 20-ml vials of 10 mg/ml. How many vials should you order this month?

a)

25 vials

b)

10 vials

c)

20 vials

d)

15 vials

138.

How many mgs of a drug should be given to a patient weighing 22 lb if the dose is 0.2 mg/kg?

a)

22.2 mg

b)

2 mg

c)

2.2 mg

d)

22 mg

139.

What is cryptorchidism?

a)

Process by which sperm are produced by the male

b)

Condition in which one or both testicles remain in the body cavity

c)

Sterile female calf born twin to a male calf

d)

Causes destruction of the cotyledons of the uterus

140.

Annie is helping to examine a patient. She is instructed to take the temperature, pulse, and respiration, which is a crucial part of a physical exam. Which of the following factors does not affect TPR?

a)

Size

b)

Environmental temperature

c)

Breed

d)

Age

141.

"Max" needs 30 mg of Gentocin IV. Gentocin comes in two different concentrations; 50 mg/ml or 100 mg/ml. Using 50 mg/ml, how many ml would you draw up? AND using 100 mg/ml, how many ml would you draw up?

a)

3 ml and 6 ml

b)

0.3 ml and 0.6 ml

c)

0.6 ml and 0.3 ml

d)

6 ml and 3 ml

142.

The only medical term for laying down is:

a)

Flexion

b)

Abduction

c)

Adduction

d)

Recumbent

143.

How long, on average will a mature horse's hoof grow in a month?

a)

.15-.25 inches

b)

.38-.5 inches

c)

None of these

d)

.25-.38 inches

144.

In the last few hours I have noticed that my dog has been drooling excessively, especially since she never really drools. What could cause this?

a)

Anxiety and nausea

b)

Oral ingestion of insecticides

c)

Dental disease

d)

All of these

145.

Which of the following is the first of the five steps of the digestive system?

a)

Chemical

b)

Mechanical

c)

Peristalsis

d)

Absorption

146.

Which of the following answers best completes this statement? Temperature, pulse and respiration rates tend to __________ as size of the animal __________.

a)

increases, decreases

b)

decreases slowly, decreases rapidly

c)

shallow, decreases

d)

decreases, decreases

147.

Dogs and humans are susceptible to a variety of water-borne parasites. How can dogs become infected?

a)

All of these

b)

Ingesting aquatic species

c)

Drinking pond water

d)

Swimming

148.

Which organization governs the use, storage, and disposal of controlled substances?

a)

DEA

b)

EPA

c)

OSHA

d)

None of these

149.

Which of the following is not a primary action of testosternone?

a)

Anabolic growth

b)

Promotes spermatogenesis

c)

Promotes secretions from accessory glands

d)

None of these

150.

Anemia is:

a)

A decrease in the number of red blood cells

b)

A single celled animal

c)

A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans

d)

The study of parasites

151.

If you had a horse that had a 102.4°F, would you be concerned?

a)

Yes, it is above normal

b)

Yes, it is extremely below normal

c)

No, it is completely normal

d)

No, it is a little below normal

152.

A female that has produced a calf:

a)

Cow

b)

Bull

c)

Steer

d)

Heifer