Avian med 1 mod 6

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Which opioid is shown to be ineffective in psittacine birds?

Buprenorphine (correct)

Butorphanol

Hydrocortisone

Morphine

Which type of opioid receptors are stereospecific for kappa-agonists in birds?

Mu-agonists

Delta-agonists

Kappa-agonists (correct)

None of the above

Which steroid is considered to have the least deleterious side-effects in birds?

Dexamethasone

Medetomidine

Prednisolone sodium succinate

Hydrocortisone sodium succinate (correct)

Which drug is considered the safest and most effective for restraining birds?

Midazolam Signup and view all the answers

Which injectable combination is considered the most useful for anesthesia in birds?

Ketamine + Medetomidine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the recommended fasting period for waterfowl and carnivores before surgery?

7-10 hours Signup and view all the answers

When is the use of atropine indicated during avian surgery?

When operating on the head, eye, or neck Signup and view all the answers

Why is analgesia essential in avian surgery?

To speed up the return to normal food consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which analgesic is generally not recommended due to its pathogenicity in certain species?

Carprofen Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam (Metacam) for avian surgery?

0.1-0.2 mg/kg Signup and view all the answers

Which anesthetic agent is considered to be the safest for birds?

Isoflurane Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended concentration of isoflurane for maintaining anesthesia in birds?

2.5-3% Signup and view all the answers

Which anesthetic agent is less soluble in blood than isoflurane, leading to faster induction and recovery?

Sevoflurane Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for maintaining inhalation anesthesia in most birds?

Ayre's T-piece Signup and view all the answers

What is the single most useful indicator of anesthetic depth in birds?

Corneal reflex Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of cardiac monitoring mentioned in the text?

Using atraumatic clamps Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal resting rate for breathing in birds according to the text?

Below half the normal resting rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended heart rate range during surgery?

Below 120/minute Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored with pulse oximeters according to the text?

Peripheral circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended level for CO2 levels according to the text?

Below 5% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended site for blood sample collection in birds?

Toe nail clip Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended blood volume that can be safely taken from a bird without any untoward effect?

10% of the bird's body volume Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is located on the medial aspect of the proximal metatarsus and is especially useful in waterfowl?

Medial metatarsal (caudal tibial) vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice for preventing clotting of the blood sample when using a syringe and needle for sampling smaller bird species?

Flush with dilute (1:100) heparin prior to use Signup and view all the answers

What is the easiest route for small birds for blood sample collection?

Right jugular Signup and view all the answers