10 Questions
What is the main difference between major and minor surgery in laboratory animals?
Major surgery enters body cavity or impairs movement or physiological function
Why is it important for all procedures in laboratories to be approved by IACUC?
To ensure ethical treatment of lab animals
What is a key requirement for lab animal medicine?
Specific anesthesia needs must be addressed
What is the main difference between survival and non-survival surgery in laboratory animals?
Survival surgery involves the animal waking up, while non-survival surgery leads to euthanasia while anesthetized
What are the main pros and cons of inhalant anesthesia in laboratory animals?
Pros: rapid induction, Cons: potential for respiratory depression
Major surgery in laboratory animals does not enter body cavity or cause impairment.
False
Survival surgery means the animal does not wake up after the procedure.
False
All procedures in labs must be approved by IACUC before they can be performed.
True
Lab animals do not need to be treated for pain after procedures.
False
Injectable anesthesia does not have any cons when used in laboratory animals.
False
Test your knowledge on anesthesia and analgesia for mice and rats in laboratory animal science with this quiz. Learn about specific requirements and approval processes for procedures, as well as unique symptoms and anesthesia needs for these animals.
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