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Which of the following is NOT a recommended surgical procedure for turtles according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended surgical procedure for turtles according to the text?
- Dental procedures (correct)
- Abscess management
- Limb amputation
- Wound repair
What type of analgesia is recommended for use in green iguanas according to the text?
What type of analgesia is recommended for use in green iguanas according to the text?
- Xylazine
- Buprenorphine
- Ketamine
- Butorphanol (correct)
Which of the following is a key consideration in chelonian emergency and critical care according to the text?
Which of the following is a key consideration in chelonian emergency and critical care according to the text?
- Maintaining appropriate body temperature
- Administering intravenous fluids
- Performing radiographic imaging
- All of the above (correct)
What is the recommended route of administration for buprenorphine in red-eared sliders according to the text?
What is the recommended route of administration for buprenorphine in red-eared sliders according to the text?
Which of the following is a key factor in the assessment of analgesia in green iguanas according to the text?
Which of the following is a key factor in the assessment of analgesia in green iguanas according to the text?
What is the main focus of the text 'Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice'?
What is the main focus of the text 'Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice'?
What type of suturing technique is generally used for internal tissues?
What type of suturing technique is generally used for internal tissues?
Which instrument is essential in the surgical treatment of reptiles?
Which instrument is essential in the surgical treatment of reptiles?
When dealing with tissues under high tension, which type of suture pattern is typically used?
When dealing with tissues under high tension, which type of suture pattern is typically used?
What is the purpose of making small perforations in a turtle's shell during surgery?
What is the purpose of making small perforations in a turtle's shell during surgery?
Which type of material is typically used to suture internal tissues like abdominal muscles?
Which type of material is typically used to suture internal tissues like abdominal muscles?
For what purpose are hemostatic forceps used in reptile surgery?
For what purpose are hemostatic forceps used in reptile surgery?
What is recommended to reduce the risk of intestinal spills and celomitis during a surgical procedure?
What is recommended to reduce the risk of intestinal spills and celomitis during a surgical procedure?
What type of sutures are recommended for gastrotomy procedures?
What type of sutures are recommended for gastrotomy procedures?
What is crucial to consider when choosing the surgical approach for cistotomy procedures?
What is crucial to consider when choosing the surgical approach for cistotomy procedures?
Why are cystic calculi common in captive turtles?
Why are cystic calculi common in captive turtles?
What is advisable before performing an enterotomy in turtles?
What is advisable before performing an enterotomy in turtles?
Why is it crucial to fragment cystic calculi during removal?
Why is it crucial to fragment cystic calculi during removal?
