Reptile Medicine and Surgery Quiz

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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?

Xylazine

Buprenorphine

Ketamine

Butorphanol (correct)

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?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor in the assessment of analgesia in green iguanas according to the text?

Considering human observer effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text 'Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice'?

Anesthesia and analgesia in reptiles Signup and view all the answers

What type of suturing technique is generally used for internal tissues?

Continuous suture Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is essential in the surgical treatment of reptiles?

Clamps for the intestines Signup and view all the answers

When dealing with tissues under high tension, which type of suture pattern is typically used?

Horizontal mattress suture Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of making small perforations in a turtle's shell during surgery?

To secure soft tissues to the shell Signup and view all the answers

Which type of material is typically used to suture internal tissues like abdominal muscles?

Absorbable suture material with curved needles Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose are hemostatic forceps used in reptile surgery?

To hold and clamp blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to reduce the risk of intestinal spills and celomitis during a surgical procedure?

Introducing sponges into the celomic cavity before the intestinal incision Signup and view all the answers

What type of sutures are recommended for gastrotomy procedures?

Continuous sutures Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to consider when choosing the surgical approach for cistotomy procedures?

The size of the cystic calculi Signup and view all the answers

Why are cystic calculi common in captive turtles?

Because of a high-protein diet and limited water access Signup and view all the answers

What is advisable before performing an enterotomy in turtles?

Introducing sponges into the celomic cavity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to fragment cystic calculi during removal?

To minimize bladder damage Signup and view all the answers