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Which type of veterinary medicine requires a clinical assessment by a veterinary surgeon before it can be prescribed?
Which type of veterinary medicine requires a clinical assessment by a veterinary surgeon before it can be prescribed?
Who is authorized to prescribe POM-VPS medicines?
Who is authorized to prescribe POM-VPS medicines?
Under what circumstances can NFA-VPS medicines be supplied?
Under what circumstances can NFA-VPS medicines be supplied?
Which group of veterinary professionals are referred to as Registered Qualified Persons (RQPs)?
Which group of veterinary professionals are referred to as Registered Qualified Persons (RQPs)?
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Which category of veterinary medicines are exempt from the requirement for a marketing authorization?
Which category of veterinary medicines are exempt from the requirement for a marketing authorization?
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Which anaesthetic is widely used in large wild and zoo animals, but is extremely dangerous to primates and felids?
Which anaesthetic is widely used in large wild and zoo animals, but is extremely dangerous to primates and felids?
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Which anaesthetic is not recommended as a sole agent due to prolonged and violent recoveries experienced?
Which anaesthetic is not recommended as a sole agent due to prolonged and violent recoveries experienced?
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Which animal is difficult or not possible to anaesthetise with sevoflurane alone?
Which animal is difficult or not possible to anaesthetise with sevoflurane alone?
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Which analgesic has been used at 1.5mg/kg once daily orally for 5 days with no significant changes in biochemistry or detectable deterioration in the health of the rabbit?
Which analgesic has been used at 1.5mg/kg once daily orally for 5 days with no significant changes in biochemistry or detectable deterioration in the health of the rabbit?
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Which opioid is recommended for use in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs?
Which opioid is recommended for use in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs?
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Which animal species should lidocaine be used with caution in to avoid toxicity?
Which animal species should lidocaine be used with caution in to avoid toxicity?
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Which of the following drugs has been shown to have little respiratory depression and good bioavailability in birds?
Which of the following drugs has been shown to have little respiratory depression and good bioavailability in birds?
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What dosage of carprofen produced an improvement in lameness of an arthritic limb within 2 hours in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots?
What dosage of carprofen produced an improvement in lameness of an arthritic limb within 2 hours in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots?
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Which of the following drugs had to be administered at extremely high doses (30mg/kg) to provide analgesia in chickens with experimentally induced arthritis?
Which of the following drugs had to be administered at extremely high doses (30mg/kg) to provide analgesia in chickens with experimentally induced arthritis?
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What dosage of buprenorphine was shown to be effective in pigeons in increasing the latency period for withdrawal from noxious electrical stimuli?
What dosage of buprenorphine was shown to be effective in pigeons in increasing the latency period for withdrawal from noxious electrical stimuli?
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Which local anesthetic should not exceed a dose of 4mg/kg in reptiles?
Which local anesthetic should not exceed a dose of 4mg/kg in reptiles?
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Which analgesic has been shown to relieve self-mutilation in birds?
Which analgesic has been shown to relieve self-mutilation in birds?
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Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) should not be used in reptiles due to nephrotoxic side-effects?
Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) should not be used in reptiles due to nephrotoxic side-effects?
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Which opioid analgesic has debateable analgesic properties in reptiles and is not used?
Which opioid analgesic has debateable analgesic properties in reptiles and is not used?
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Which type of veterinary medicine requires a clinical assessment by a veterinary surgeon before it can be prescribed?
Which type of veterinary medicine requires a clinical assessment by a veterinary surgeon before it can be prescribed?
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Under what circumstances can NFA-VPS medicines be supplied?
Under what circumstances can NFA-VPS medicines be supplied?
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Who is authorized to prescribe POM-VPS medicines?
Who is authorized to prescribe POM-VPS medicines?
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Which category of veterinary medicines are exempt from the requirement for a marketing authorization?
Which category of veterinary medicines are exempt from the requirement for a marketing authorization?
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Which anaesthetic is widely used in large wild and zoo animals, but is extremely dangerous to primates and felids?
Which anaesthetic is widely used in large wild and zoo animals, but is extremely dangerous to primates and felids?
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Which opioid analgesic has debateable analgesic properties in reptiles and is not used?
Which opioid analgesic has debateable analgesic properties in reptiles and is not used?
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Which local anesthetic has been shown to relieve self-mutilation in birds?
Which local anesthetic has been shown to relieve self-mutilation in birds?
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Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) should not be used in reptiles due to nephrotoxic side-effects?
Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) should not be used in reptiles due to nephrotoxic side-effects?
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Which opioid analgesic is not recommended for use in reptiles due to debateable analgesic properties?
Which opioid analgesic is not recommended for use in reptiles due to debateable analgesic properties?
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What is the recommended dose of meloxicam for green iguanas?
What is the recommended dose of meloxicam for green iguanas?
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What is the recommended dose of buprenorphine for red eared terrapins to maintain therapeutic levels for 24 hours?
What is the recommended dose of buprenorphine for red eared terrapins to maintain therapeutic levels for 24 hours?
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What is the bioavailability of tramadol orally in birds?
What is the bioavailability of tramadol orally in birds?
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Which of the following veterinary professionals are referred to as Registered Qualified Persons (RQPs)?
Which of the following veterinary professionals are referred to as Registered Qualified Persons (RQPs)?
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Which of the following statements about AVM-GSL medicines is true?
Which of the following statements about AVM-GSL medicines is true?
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Which of the following animals should not be anaesthetized with etorphine?
Which of the following animals should not be anaesthetized with etorphine?
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Which of the following animals have been shown to have higher levels of enzyme β lyase, which can result in proximal tubule damage when sevoflurane is used?
Which of the following animals have been shown to have higher levels of enzyme β lyase, which can result in proximal tubule damage when sevoflurane is used?
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Which of the following animals have been shown to have a narrow safety margin with tiletamine?
Which of the following animals have been shown to have a narrow safety margin with tiletamine?
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Which of the following animals have been associated with excitation and convulsions when administered with ketamine?
Which of the following animals have been associated with excitation and convulsions when administered with ketamine?
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Which of the following anaesthetics should be used with caution in anurans due to their permeable skin and susceptibility to toxicity?
Which of the following anaesthetics should be used with caution in anurans due to their permeable skin and susceptibility to toxicity?
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Which of the following reptiles is difficult or not possible to anaesthetise with sevoflurane alone?
Which of the following reptiles is difficult or not possible to anaesthetise with sevoflurane alone?
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Which analgesic has been used at 1.5mg/kg once daily orally for 5 days with no significant changes in biochemistry or detectable deterioration in the health of the rabbit?
Which analgesic has been used at 1.5mg/kg once daily orally for 5 days with no significant changes in biochemistry or detectable deterioration in the health of the rabbit?
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Which opioid is recommended for use in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs?
Which opioid is recommended for use in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, chinchillas, and guinea pigs?
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At what maximum dose should lidocaine be used as a local anaesthetic in rabbits and rodents to avoid toxicity?
At what maximum dose should lidocaine be used as a local anaesthetic in rabbits and rodents to avoid toxicity?
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Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) has been associated with regurgitation, tenesmus, renal failure, and muscular damage at the site of injection in a variety of bird species?
Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) has been associated with regurgitation, tenesmus, renal failure, and muscular damage at the site of injection in a variety of bird species?
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Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) showed signs of glomerular congestion in Budgerigars receiving 0.1mg/kg q24h for 7 days?
Which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) showed signs of glomerular congestion in Budgerigars receiving 0.1mg/kg q24h for 7 days?
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What dosage of meloxicam showed improved weight bearing on arthritic limb in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots?
What dosage of meloxicam showed improved weight bearing on arthritic limb in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots?
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What dosage of carprofen produced an improvement in lameness of an arthritic limb within 2 hours in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots?
What dosage of carprofen produced an improvement in lameness of an arthritic limb within 2 hours in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots?
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What dosage of carprofen had to be administered to provide analgesia in chickens with experimentally induced arthritis?
What dosage of carprofen had to be administered to provide analgesia in chickens with experimentally induced arthritis?
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What dosage of butorphanol has been shown as an effective analgesic in Cockatoos and African Grey Parrots?
What dosage of butorphanol has been shown as an effective analgesic in Cockatoos and African Grey Parrots?
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What dosage of nalbuphine increased threshold values of thermal foot withdrawal in Hispaniolian Amazon parrots for up to 3 hours?
What dosage of nalbuphine increased threshold values of thermal foot withdrawal in Hispaniolian Amazon parrots for up to 3 hours?
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