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Which opioid is shown to be ineffective in psittacine birds?
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?
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?
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?
Which drug is considered the safest and most effective for restraining birds?
Which injectable combination is considered the most useful for anesthesia in birds?
Which injectable combination is considered the most useful for anesthesia in birds?
Which of the following is the recommended fasting period for waterfowl and carnivores before surgery?
Which of the following is the recommended fasting period for waterfowl and carnivores before surgery?
When is the use of atropine indicated during avian surgery?
When is the use of atropine indicated during avian surgery?
Why is analgesia essential in avian surgery?
Why is analgesia essential in avian surgery?
Which analgesic is generally not recommended due to its pathogenicity in certain species?
Which analgesic is generally not recommended due to its pathogenicity in certain species?
What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam (Metacam) for avian surgery?
What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam (Metacam) for avian surgery?
Which anesthetic agent is considered to be the safest for birds?
Which anesthetic agent is considered to be the safest for birds?
What is the recommended concentration of isoflurane for maintaining anesthesia in birds?
What is the recommended concentration of isoflurane for maintaining anesthesia in birds?
Which anesthetic agent is less soluble in blood than isoflurane, leading to faster induction and recovery?
Which anesthetic agent is less soluble in blood than isoflurane, leading to faster induction and recovery?
What is the recommended method for maintaining inhalation anesthesia in most birds?
What is the recommended method for maintaining inhalation anesthesia in most birds?
What is the single most useful indicator of anesthetic depth in birds?
What is the single most useful indicator of anesthetic depth in birds?
Which of the following is NOT a method of cardiac monitoring mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a method of cardiac monitoring mentioned in the text?
What is the normal resting rate for breathing in birds according to the text?
What is the normal resting rate for breathing in birds according to the text?
What is the recommended heart rate range during surgery?
What is the recommended heart rate range during surgery?
What should be monitored with pulse oximeters according to the text?
What should be monitored with pulse oximeters according to the text?
What is the recommended level for CO2 levels according to the text?
What is the recommended level for CO2 levels according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended site for blood sample collection in birds?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended site for blood sample collection in birds?
What is the recommended blood volume that can be safely taken from a bird without any untoward effect?
What is the recommended blood volume that can be safely taken from a bird without any untoward effect?
Which vein is located on the medial aspect of the proximal metatarsus and is especially useful in waterfowl?
Which vein is located on the medial aspect of the proximal metatarsus and is especially useful in waterfowl?
What is the author's advice for preventing clotting of the blood sample when using a syringe and needle for sampling smaller bird species?
What is the author's advice for preventing clotting of the blood sample when using a syringe and needle for sampling smaller bird species?
What is the easiest route for small birds for blood sample collection?
What is the easiest route for small birds for blood sample collection?
