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Which of the following drugs has a prokinetic action and minimizes the risk of GI ulceration in animals under anesthesia?
Ranitidine
What is the effect of age on respiratory efficiency in animals?
Reduced thoracic elasticity
What should be taken into account when considering anesthesia in older animals?
Decreased ability to alter cardiac output
What is the potential risk of obesity in older animals during anesthesia?
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What is the recommended approach for induction of anesthesia in geriatric/neonatal animals?
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What is the effect of stress on renal blood flow in animals?
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Which type of fluid therapy is recommended for most canine and feline patients?
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What is a particular risk associated with colloids as perioperative fluid therapy?
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What is the advantage of artificial blood products over blood for repeated use?
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What is the recommended route for fluid administration to stabilize a rodent before general anesthesia?
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Which route of fluid administration is available for even severely shocked animals, including those too small for intravenous access?
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What is the main aim when it comes to avoiding discomfort in surgical cases?
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Which of the following is NOT recommended when admitting an animal for surgery?
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Which analgesic drug is considered to be a very effective, though short-lived analgesic?
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What is the recommended approach to analgesia in rodents?
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Which of the following is a local anesthetic that can be used to numb the skin for venepuncture?
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Which of the following is true about the use of local anesthetics?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor to consider when admitting an animal for surgery?
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Which of the following materials can be used to prevent heat loss through ears and extremities?
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Which of the following heat sources can be used to provide supplementary heat during anesthesia?
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What is a potential risk associated with using "hot hands" as a heat source during anesthesia?
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Which of the following is a common complication of anesthesia in rats, chinchillas, and guinea pigs?
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What is a significant risk factor for lower respiratory tract pathology during anesthesia?
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What is a common complication of anesthesia in fibervores?
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Which type of castration is more likely to result in postoperative risk of herniation through the inguinal ring in rodents?
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What is the recommended method for wound closure in rodents?
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Which material is especially suitable for closing incisions in rodents?
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What is the preferred method for closing abdominal midlines in rodents?
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What is the recommended analgesia protocol for rodents undergoing surgery?
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What is the recommended closure method for skin in areas not under tension in rodents?
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