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?

    <p>Subcutaneous</p> 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?

    <p>Considering human observer effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anesthesia and analgesia in reptiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Continuous suture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is essential in the surgical treatment of reptiles?

    <p>Clamps for the intestines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Horizontal mattress suture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To secure soft tissues to the shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Absorbable suture material with curved needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what purpose are hemostatic forceps used in reptile surgery?

    <p>To hold and clamp blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Introducing sponges into the celomic cavity before the intestinal incision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sutures are recommended for gastrotomy procedures?

    <p>Continuous sutures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The size of the cystic calculi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are cystic calculi common in captive turtles?

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

    What is advisable before performing an enterotomy in turtles?

    <p>Introducing sponges into the celomic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to fragment cystic calculi during removal?

    <p>To minimize bladder damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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