Emergency Veterinary Care Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which rodenticide causes interference with clotting?

Warfarin (correct)

Arsenic

Lead

Strychnine

What is the substance BAL used as an antidote for?

Ethylene glycol

Gopher bait

Organophosphate

Arsenic (correct)

What is the recommended treatment for antifreeze (ethylene glycol) ingestion?

Charcoal

Ipecac

Ethanol (correct)

Vitamin K

What is the antidote for organophosphate toxicity?

Atropine Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order to triage the following veterinary emergencies?

Foreign body in trachea, lacerated carpus, obstructed urethra, fractured pelvis Signup and view all the answers

When treating heat stroke, why should the patient's temperature be monitored closely for 30 minutes after lowering to 103°F?

To ensure the temperature does not increase again Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of steps to be taken during cardiopulmonary arrest?

Restore circulation, establish airway, breathe for the patient, evaluate, give drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which emergency drug can be given intratracheally?

Epinephrine Signup and view all the answers

Which drug would be used for maintenance of heart action?

Isoproterenol Signup and view all the answers

What is the emergency use for lidocaine?

For ventricular defibrillation Signup and view all the answers

How many liters of 50% dextrose should be added to 5 liters of 0.9% saline to make a 5% dextrose solution?

0.25 L Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate external supportive treatment for heat prostration?

Tepid water applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a technician in an emergency situation?

Stabilize the animal before contacting the veterinarian Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can help determine the percentage of dehydration in an animal?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the first sign of over-hydration in an animal?

Pulmonary edema Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important treatment for an animal in shock after being hit by a car?

Intravenous fluid therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to treat non-narcotic respiratory depression?

Doxapram Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not routinely used in anesthetic emergencies?

Digoxin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not commonly used as an emergency drug?

Praziquantel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following general antidotes is effective in the treatment of acid ingestion?

Milk of magnesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for warfarin (dicumerol) poisoning?

Vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rodenticides and Antidotes

Anticoagulant rodenticides interfere with clotting, leading to coagulopathy.
BAL (British Anti-Lewisite) is used as an antidote for heavy metal poisoning, particularly arsenic and mercury.

Poisoning Treatments

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) ingestion is treated with ethanol or fomepizole to inhibit metabolism.
Organophosphate toxicity is treated with atropine as the primary antidote.

Triage and Monitoring

Triage veterinary emergencies in the following order: airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure.
During heat stroke treatment, monitor temperature closely for 30 minutes after reducing to 103°F to prevent rebound hyperthermia.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Steps during cardiopulmonary arrest include: check responsiveness, call for help, initiate chest compressions, and provide airway support.
Emergency drug that can be administered intratracheally includes epinephrine.

Emergencies and Drug Use

For maintenance of heart action, use dobutamine.
Lidocaine is used in emergencies to treat ventricular arrhythmias.
To create a 5% dextrose solution, combine 1.25 liters of 50% dextrose with 5 liters of 0.9% saline.

Support and Responsibilities

External supportive treatment for heat prostration can involve cooling measures such as wetting and fanning.
The technician's primary responsibility in an emergency situation is to stabilize the patient and assist the veterinarian.

Hydration and Shock

Percentage of dehydration in an animal can be estimated by examining skin turgor, mucous membranes, and overall appearance.
The first sign of over-hydration in an animal is often edema or pulmonary congestion.
The most critical treatment for an animal in shock, especially post-traffic accident, is fluid resuscitation.

Respiratory Depression and Emergency Drugs

Naloxone is used to treat non-narcotic respiratory depression.
Certain drugs not routinely used in anesthetic emergencies include specific inhalants and non-critical analgesics.
General antidotes effective for acid ingestion include sodium bicarbonate for severe cases.

Warfarin Poisoning

The antidote for warfarin (dicumarol) poisoning is vitamin K1 for reversing the effects.

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Test your knowledge on external supportive treatments for heat prostration, emergency response responsibilities, and determining dehydration percentage in animals. Choose the correct options to see how well-versed you are in veterinary emergency care.