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Which vein requires the snake to be sedated or anaesthetized for access?
Which vein requires the snake to be sedated or anaesthetized for access?
Which route is NOT possible in snakes?
Which route is NOT possible in snakes?
Which vein can be accessed via a cut-down technique in lizards?
Which vein can be accessed via a cut-down technique in lizards?
Which area is easily utilized for smaller volumes of fluids in reptiles?
Which area is easily utilized for smaller volumes of fluids in reptiles?
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Which type of catheter is recommended for small reptiles due to their short length of tubing attached to the needle?
Which type of catheter is recommended for small reptiles due to their short length of tubing attached to the needle?
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What is the purpose of the piece of clear tubing on the butterfly catheter?
What is the purpose of the piece of clear tubing on the butterfly catheter?
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Which gauge sizes are recommended for butterfly catheters?
Which gauge sizes are recommended for butterfly catheters?
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Which type of catheter is recommended for larger reptiles such as adult iguanas and monitor lizards?
Which type of catheter is recommended for larger reptiles such as adult iguanas and monitor lizards?
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Which route is suitable for one-off bolus injections and requires special care with species that exhibit tail shedding?
Which route is suitable for one-off bolus injections and requires special care with species that exhibit tail shedding?
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Which access point for intraosseous route in lizards may be difficult due to the angle of the femur with the pelvis?
Which access point for intraosseous route in lizards may be difficult due to the angle of the femur with the pelvis?
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Which route is commonly used for post-operative fluids and mild dehydration in chelonia?
Which route is commonly used for post-operative fluids and mild dehydration in chelonia?
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Which access site for intracoloemic route in tortoises is located lateral to the neck and medial to the front limb?
Which access site for intracoloemic route in tortoises is located lateral to the neck and medial to the front limb?
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Which of the following is a potential entry point for intraosseous fluid administration in reptiles?
Which of the following is a potential entry point for intraosseous fluid administration in reptiles?
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What type of needles are usually sufficient for intraosseous fluid administration in reptiles?
What type of needles are usually sufficient for intraosseous fluid administration in reptiles?
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Which route of fluid administration in reptiles is primarily used for nutritional support and rehydrating the gut microflora?
Which route of fluid administration in reptiles is primarily used for nutritional support and rehydrating the gut microflora?
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What is the advantage of using syringe drivers for continuous fluid administration in reptiles?
What is the advantage of using syringe drivers for continuous fluid administration in reptiles?
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Which method of fluid administration is not as useful in larger older species due to the toughness of the shell?
Which method of fluid administration is not as useful in larger older species due to the toughness of the shell?
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Bladder lavage is a potential method for the stabilization of hyperuricaemic, hyperkalaemic patients. Which organ is involved in this procedure?
Bladder lavage is a potential method for the stabilization of hyperuricaemic, hyperkalaemic patients. Which organ is involved in this procedure?
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Intra-pneumonic therapy is a treatment option for persistent and deep-seated respiratory tract infections. What should be done before administering medication directly to the site of infection?
Intra-pneumonic therapy is a treatment option for persistent and deep-seated respiratory tract infections. What should be done before administering medication directly to the site of infection?
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Antibiotic impregnated polymethylmethacrylate (AIPMMA) beads are used to provide high local levels of antibiotics at sites of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. What is the main component of AIPMMA beads?
Antibiotic impregnated polymethylmethacrylate (AIPMMA) beads are used to provide high local levels of antibiotics at sites of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. What is the main component of AIPMMA beads?
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