25 Questions
Which opioid is shown to be ineffective in psittacine birds?
Buprenorphine
Which type of opioid receptors are stereospecific for kappa-agonists in birds?
Kappa-agonists
Which steroid is considered to have the least deleterious side-effects in birds?
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Which drug is considered the safest and most effective for restraining birds?
Midazolam
Which injectable combination is considered the most useful for anesthesia in birds?
Ketamine + Medetomidine
Which of the following is the recommended fasting period for waterfowl and carnivores before surgery?
7-10 hours
When is the use of atropine indicated during avian surgery?
When operating on the head, eye, or neck
Why is analgesia essential in avian surgery?
To speed up the return to normal food consumption
Which analgesic is generally not recommended due to its pathogenicity in certain species?
Carprofen
What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam (Metacam) for avian surgery?
0.1-0.2 mg/kg
Which anesthetic agent is considered to be the safest for birds?
Isoflurane
What is the recommended concentration of isoflurane for maintaining anesthesia in birds?
2.5-3%
Which anesthetic agent is less soluble in blood than isoflurane, leading to faster induction and recovery?
Sevoflurane
What is the recommended method for maintaining inhalation anesthesia in most birds?
Ayre's T-piece
What is the single most useful indicator of anesthetic depth in birds?
Corneal reflex
Which of the following is NOT a method of cardiac monitoring mentioned in the text?
Using atraumatic clamps
What is the normal resting rate for breathing in birds according to the text?
Below half the normal resting rate
What is the recommended heart rate range during surgery?
Below 120/minute
What should be monitored with pulse oximeters according to the text?
Peripheral circulation
What is the recommended level for CO2 levels according to the text?
Below 5%
Which of the following is NOT a recommended site for blood sample collection in birds?
Toe nail clip
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
Which vein is located on the medial aspect of the proximal metatarsus and is especially useful in waterfowl?
Medial metatarsal (caudal tibial) vein
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
What is the easiest route for small birds for blood sample collection?
Right jugular
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