60 Questions
Which type of needle is generally more suitable than cutting needles for thin avian skin?
Taper point needles
Which type of needle is less traumatic than using re-usable needles and is sharper?
Swaged on needles
Which type of needle is better suited to tendons and the thicker skin over the legs and feet of birds such as raptors?
Reverse cutting needles
Which type of needle is easiest and least traumatic to pass through the strong rigid skin of most lizards and tortoises?
Reverse cutting needles
Which type of needle is best used to prevent inadvertent tearing of wound edges in small delicate species such as leopard geckos?
Round bodied needles
Which type of needle is the most suitable for skin wounds of small mammals with their mix of elastic fibers and collagen in the skin?
Reverse cutting needles
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in equines in all countries except Australia?
Nuchal ligament
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in equines in Australia?
Left neck
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in elephants?
Left side of the tail
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in rabbits?
Uterine suspensory ligaments
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in alpacas (as per Australia)?
Left neck
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in other mammals with an adult length greater than 17 cm?
Base of the left ear
Which type of fracture is commonly seen in chelonians with beak injuries?
Depressed fractures
What is the recommended method for stabilizing and fixing shell trauma wounds in chelonians?
Using cable ties with epoxy resin
Which type of dressing is suitable for use in beak injuries in birds?
Hydrocolloid dressings
What is a unique feature of avian bones that needs to be considered in surgery?
Pneumatization
How long does it take for maximum callus formation and complete bone healing to occur in chickens?
2-3 weeks
Why is external coaptation (bandaging) not ideal in birds?
It can cause joint ankylosis
Which of the following is a paste composed of gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose used for treating mouth ulcers?
Orobase
What type of needles are best for sutures used in ventral coeliotomy closure?
Round bodied taper needles
Which type of sutures are often the best choice for fish and amphibians with slow healing due to their poikilothermic physiology?
Non-absorbable polypropylene skin sutures
What is the recommended method for repairing wounds in arthropods such as tarantulas and scorpions?
Tissue adhesives applied in several separate layers
What is the recommended method for cleaning reptile skin before wound closure?
Using old toothbrushes
Where is the recommended microchip implantation site in birds with a weight of less than 5.5 kg?
Intramuscularly in the left pectoral muscle
Which type of sutures are softer, more pliable, have less memory, and knot easier than rigid monofilament materials?
Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)
Which suture materials are suitable for general soft tissue and skin surgery in birds?
Poliglecaprone 25 (Monocryl)
Which suture materials should not be used in the gastrointestinal tract or in infected structures?
Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)
Which suture materials are associated with haematomas, seromas, and sterile granuloma formation?
Nylon
Which suture materials are suitable for skin sutures in amphibians and fish?
Polypropylene
Which type of sutures are associated with post-operative abdominal adhesions in rabbits?
Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)
Which medication is contraindicated in rabbits due to its immunosuppressive effects?
Corticosteroids
What is the recommended method for weight control in rabbits with compromised joints?
Gradual reduction of the concentrate portion of the diet
What is necessary to slow cartilage degeneration and disease progression in rabbits?
Some joint use
What is the most effective way to encourage moderate exercise in rabbits?
Outdoor time on grass
What is the main purpose of using a single high dose of Meloxicam peri-operatively in laboratory rabbits?
To treat pain
What can happen if joint movement is completely restricted in rabbits?
Detrimental effects
Why is corticosteroid treatment contraindicated in rabbits?
Due to risk of exacerbating other diseases
What is the recommended substrate for encouraging ambulation in rabbits?
Grass
What is the recommended approach for weight control in rabbits with compromised joints?
Gradually reducing the concentrate portion of the diet
What is the potential risk of using corticosteroid treatment in rabbits?
Exacerbation of other diseases
Which type of grafting is not possible in most veterinary avian patients due to their small size?
Autogenous grafting
What is the technique of choice in most avian fractures?
External fixation
What is the purpose of leaving all fragments in avian fractures whenever possible?
To provide a scaffold for bone ingrowth
Which type of fixator system is a tubular fixator connector bar with locking hex nuts?
FESSA (Fixateur Externe du Service de Sante des Armees)
What is the advantage of using tied-in fixators in avian fractures?
All of the above
Which type of grafting has lead to foreign body reactions, sequestra, and infections in avian patients?
Xenografts
Which type of fixator system is becoming increasingly popular with canine and feline surgeons?
Tied-in fixators
Which type of bone grafting technique has little application in clinical exotic animal surgery?
Sterilized ratite cancellous bone grafting
Why is external fixation the technique of choice in most avian fractures?
All of the above
Which type of fixator system is a commonly used one in birds?
Kirschner-Ehmer (KE)
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a modular system for fracture fixation in parrots?
The system may result in gradual pin loosening
What is a common cause of hind limb lameness in rabbits that is often missed on examination?
Metatarsal and hindfeet phalanges fractures
Which limb fracture is the most common presenting fracture in rabbits?
Distal tibia
What is the most suitable drug for managing osteoarthritis in rabbits?
Metacam
What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam for severe cases of osteoarthritis in rabbits?
0.6mg/kg per os once a day
What did a study by Turner et al (2006) conclude about the dosage of meloxicam for effective analgesia in rabbits?
0.3mg/kg per os once daily is effective
What is a potential drawback of using a once daily dosage of meloxicam for osteoarthritis in rabbits?
The dosage may not provide effective analgesia
What is the recommended management approach for simple minimally displaced fractures in rabbits?
Analgesia and hutch rest
What is a potential consequence of using external coaptation (bandaging) in birds?
Delayed healing
What is a unique feature of avian bones that needs to be considered in surgery?
They are more prone to fissure propagation
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