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In the healthy awake animal, the main stimulus to breathe is the result of:
In the healthy awake animal, the main stimulus to breathe is the result of:
- Excess oxygen concentration in the blood
- Excess carbon dioxide concentration in the blood (correct)
- Insufficient oxygen in the blood
- Insufficient carbon dioxide in the blood
In the healthy awake animal, exhalation lasts at least __ times as long as inhalation
In the healthy awake animal, exhalation lasts at least __ times as long as inhalation
- 1/2
- 2 (correct)
- 3
- 4
The normal VT in an awake animal is __mL/kg
The normal VT in an awake animal is __mL/kg
- 5-10
- 10-15 (correct)
- 15-20
- 20-25
In the anesthetized animal that is breathing room air, the anesthetist may expect to see:
In the anesthetized animal that is breathing room air, the anesthetist may expect to see:
When used in a line block, a local anesthetic agent will have a direct effect on the :
When used in a line block, a local anesthetic agent will have a direct effect on the :
Local anesthetics block transmission of nerve impulses from:
Local anesthetics block transmission of nerve impulses from:
Local anesthetic agents work because:
Local anesthetic agents work because:
When a local anesthetic is injected around a single major nerve, the procedure is referred to as a(n):
When a local anesthetic is injected around a single major nerve, the procedure is referred to as a(n):
Epinephrine may be mixed with a local anesthetic agent to prolong the effects of the drug
Epinephrine may be mixed with a local anesthetic agent to prolong the effects of the drug
When performing an epidural, one must be aware that the spinal cord in a cat may extend as far caudally as:
When performing an epidural, one must be aware that the spinal cord in a cat may extend as far caudally as:
The maximum subcutaneous dose of lidocaine for a dog is __mg/kg
The maximum subcutaneous dose of lidocaine for a dog is __mg/kg
When performing IV regional anesthesia (bier block), one should use lidocaine
When performing IV regional anesthesia (bier block), one should use lidocaine
What is the most common acid-base abnormality in anesthetized patients
What is the most common acid-base abnormality in anesthetized patients
When intermittent mandatory manual ventilation is applied to a patient that is connected to a circle system with a precision vaporizer, it is customary to:
When intermittent mandatory manual ventilation is applied to a patient that is connected to a circle system with a precision vaporizer, it is customary to:
Which of the following can be used to monitor anesthetic depth in a patient that has been given a neuromuscular blocking agent
Which of the following can be used to monitor anesthetic depth in a patient that has been given a neuromuscular blocking agent
A neuromuscular blocking agent will not only paralyze skeletal muscle, but also provide some analgesia
A neuromuscular blocking agent will not only paralyze skeletal muscle, but also provide some analgesia
When an animal is given a _________ neuromuscular blocking agent, an initial surge of muscle activity may be seen before there is paralysis of the muscles
When an animal is given a _________ neuromuscular blocking agent, an initial surge of muscle activity may be seen before there is paralysis of the muscles
The muscle type that is most affected by neuromuscular blocking agents is:
The muscle type that is most affected by neuromuscular blocking agents is:
Both depolarizing and nondepolarizing drugs can be reversed
Both depolarizing and nondepolarizing drugs can be reversed
Problems that may result from excessive controlled ventilation may include:
Problems that may result from excessive controlled ventilation may include:
Local anesthetic agents such as lidocaine or proparacaine work well when applied:
Local anesthetic agents such as lidocaine or proparacaine work well when applied:
Factors that may interfere with the action of local anesthesia agents include:
Factors that may interfere with the action of local anesthesia agents include:
Clinical signs of systemic toxicity from a local anesthetic agent may include:
Clinical signs of systemic toxicity from a local anesthetic agent may include:
The effects that could result from an epidural anesthetic if the drug reaches the thoracic and cervical spinal chord include:
The effects that could result from an epidural anesthetic if the drug reaches the thoracic and cervical spinal chord include:
Comparing the sensitivity of cattle, horses and swine to xylazine, which of the following is true?
Comparing the sensitivity of cattle, horses and swine to xylazine, which of the following is true?
An anticholinergic is an essential component of premedication in ruminants
An anticholinergic is an essential component of premedication in ruminants
"Double drip" contains which two drugs
"Double drip" contains which two drugs
You plan to anesthetize a 100kg bull and maintain anesthesia using an inhalant technique. Which of the following statements regarding intubation is correct?
You plan to anesthetize a 100kg bull and maintain anesthesia using an inhalant technique. Which of the following statements regarding intubation is correct?
It is common for anesthetized ruminants to hypoventilate
It is common for anesthetized ruminants to hypoventilate
Positioning the head of an anesthetized ruminant with the pharynx higher than the mouth helps to prevent:
Positioning the head of an anesthetized ruminant with the pharynx higher than the mouth helps to prevent:
Ruminants should be placed in sternal recumbency during recovery to allow them to:
Ruminants should be placed in sternal recumbency during recovery to allow them to:
A hematoma that results from unsuccessful jugular catheterization in a camelid may result in which of the following?
A hematoma that results from unsuccessful jugular catheterization in a camelid may result in which of the following?
When recovering a camelid after general anesthesia, how should it be positioned
When recovering a camelid after general anesthesia, how should it be positioned
Intubation is made easier in pigs by
Intubation is made easier in pigs by
Which of the following statements regarding porcine anesthesia is true
Which of the following statements regarding porcine anesthesia is true
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of porcine stress syndrome
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of porcine stress syndrome
Which of the following is true regarding use of standing chemical restraint for performing surgery on a horse
Which of the following is true regarding use of standing chemical restraint for performing surgery on a horse
If a horse becomes excited after it has been premedicated with xylazine IV before general anesthesia, the next step the anesthetist should take is to:
If a horse becomes excited after it has been premedicated with xylazine IV before general anesthesia, the next step the anesthetist should take is to:
Appropriate positioning and padding of the horse on the surgery table are essential to prevent
Appropriate positioning and padding of the horse on the surgery table are essential to prevent
What is/are the main reason(s) for including guaifenesin in an induction protocol in horses?
What is/are the main reason(s) for including guaifenesin in an induction protocol in horses?
An inhalant induction via nasotracheal tube placement is appropriate for which of the following patients
An inhalant induction via nasotracheal tube placement is appropriate for which of the following patients
The most common complications in horses during maintenance of anesthesia with inhalant anesthetics are:
The most common complications in horses during maintenance of anesthesia with inhalant anesthetics are:
Which drug is used to treat hypotension in the anesthetized horse
Which drug is used to treat hypotension in the anesthetized horse
Of all phases of anesthesia, recovery poses the highest risk to the horse and is the phase over which the anesthetist has the least control
Of all phases of anesthesia, recovery poses the highest risk to the horse and is the phase over which the anesthetist has the least control
A horse has recovered from anesthesia following arthroscopy, and shows the following clinical signs: hard, swollen, gluteal muscles; stiff gait; and reluctance to walk. The most likely diagnosis is:
A horse has recovered from anesthesia following arthroscopy, and shows the following clinical signs: hard, swollen, gluteal muscles; stiff gait; and reluctance to walk. The most likely diagnosis is:
Which of the following statements best describes endotracheal intubation in the horse
Which of the following statements best describes endotracheal intubation in the horse
Glycopyrrolate should be used instead of atropine in rabbits because:
Glycopyrrolate should be used instead of atropine in rabbits because:
Pulse oximeters can be used in small mammals, but they may not be reliable because:
Pulse oximeters can be used in small mammals, but they may not be reliable because:
The position of the eye cannot be used to assess the depth of anesthesia in rodents because:
The position of the eye cannot be used to assess the depth of anesthesia in rodents because:
An advantage of using dexmedetomidine combined with ketamine for anesthesia of rodents and rabbits is that:
An advantage of using dexmedetomidine combined with ketamine for anesthesia of rodents and rabbits is that:
An adult mouse weighing 40g will have a blood volume of approximately:
An adult mouse weighing 40g will have a blood volume of approximately:
When fluids such as LRS solution are given to small mammals, they should be:
When fluids such as LRS solution are given to small mammals, they should be:
Anesthetic breathing systems for use with small rabbits should:
Anesthetic breathing systems for use with small rabbits should:
When small rodents are anesthetized with injectable anesthetics:
When small rodents are anesthetized with injectable anesthetics:
Postoperative analgesia should be given to rodents and rabbits to alleviate pain, but:
Postoperative analgesia should be given to rodents and rabbits to alleviate pain, but:
Is postoperative pain is not alleviated in rabbits, then:
Is postoperative pain is not alleviated in rabbits, then:
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Main stimulus for breathing (awake)
Main stimulus for breathing (awake)
Excess carbon dioxide in the blood triggers breathing.
Exhalation vs. Inhalation (ratio)
Exhalation vs. Inhalation (ratio)
Exhalation lasts at least twice as long as inhalation in a healthy animal.
Normal Tidal Volume (VT)
Normal Tidal Volume (VT)
Normal tidal volume in an awake animal: 10-15 mL/kg.
Anesthetized animal breathing room air
Anesthetized animal breathing room air
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Local anesthetic effect in bloodstream and nerve
Local anesthetic effect in bloodstream and nerve
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Local anesthetic blocked nerve impulses from:
Local anesthetic blocked nerve impulses from:
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Local anesthetic mechanism of action
Local anesthetic mechanism of action
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Infiltration nerve block
Infiltration nerve block
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Epinephrine & local anesthetic
Epinephrine & local anesthetic
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Spinal cord extension (cat)
Spinal cord extension (cat)
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Maximum lidocaine IM dose (dog)
Maximum lidocaine IM dose (dog)
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IV regional anesthesia (Bier block)
IV regional anesthesia (Bier block)
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Common acid-base abnormality in anesthesia
Common acid-base abnormality in anesthesia
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Precision vaporizer & ventilation
Precision vaporizer & ventilation
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Monitor anesthetic depth with neuromuscular blocker
Monitor anesthetic depth with neuromuscular blocker
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Neuromuscular blocking agent & analgesia
Neuromuscular blocking agent & analgesia
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Initial muscle activity (neuromuscular blocker)
Initial muscle activity (neuromuscular blocker)
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Neuromuscular blocker effect
Neuromuscular blocker effect
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Reversible neuromuscular blockers?
Reversible neuromuscular blockers?
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Excessive controlled ventilation outcome
Excessive controlled ventilation outcome
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Local anesthetic application
Local anesthetic application
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Factors hindering local anesthetic
Factors hindering local anesthetic
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Local anesthetic systemic toxicity
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity
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Epidural anesthetic thoracic-cervical effects
Epidural anesthetic thoracic-cervical effects
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Cattle, horses, swine xylazine sensitivity
Cattle, horses, swine xylazine sensitivity
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