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alpha 2 agonists used therapeutically decrease cardiac output in most animals this decrease is due to 1. decreased afterload 2. coronary vasoconstriction 3. high catecholamine levels 4. increased myocardial oxygen consumption Correct Answer: 2. coronary vasoconstriction which of the following is a reason geriatric patients should be scheduled for surgery before young patients 1. young patients become stressed more easily 2. geriatric patients take longer to recover 3. young pati...

which of the following devices on a rebreathing anesthesia machine converts the liquid anesthetic to a gas state 1. pressure reducing valve 2. vaporizer 3. oxygen flush valve 4. flowmeter Correct Answer: 2. vaporizer which of the following is a type of radiation therapy that is implanted directly in the area to be treated 1. brachytherapy 2. thoracoscopy 3. laparoscopy 4. radiofrequency ablation Correct Answer: 1. brachytherapy a patient has been brought into the lobby of the...

An animal that is dehydrated before surgery may require a _____ because _____ of the cell volume occurs after rehydration. a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution b) blood/plasma transfusion; hemoconcentration c) splenectomy; hemoconcentration d) splenectomy; sequestration Correct Answer: a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution Rehydration may necessitate a blood or plasma transfusion because dilution of the blood cell volume occurs with rehydration. Platelets in mammals: ...

Given the following four patients in an emergency clinic staffed by one veterinarian and one veterinary technician: A. a dog bleeding profusely from a paw laceration B. a cat that has been inappetant for 3 days C. a rabbit with dyspnea D. a dog with a suspected hock dislocation In which order should the technician recommend that the veterinarian see the patients? A. C, A, D, B B. C, D, A, B C. A, D, B, C D. A, C, B, D Correct Answer: C, A, D, B Which of the following monitoring de...

This parasite, which has eight legs was collected from a canine patient by means of superficial skin scraping is knows as: A. Cheyletiella. B. Sarcoptes. C. Chorioptes. D. Psoroptes. Correct Answer: A. Cheyletiella A prolonged prothrombin time or partial thromboplastin time would indicate a problem with secondary hemostasis such as: A. von Willebrand's disease B. rodenticide poisoning C. thrombocytopenia D. thrombocytopathy Correct Answer: B. rodenticide poisoning Which of the f...

The pressure in the systemic arteries during ventricular contraction is: (a) Diastolic blood pressure (b) Osmotic pressure (c) Systolic blood pressure (d) Low pressure Correct Answer: (c) Systolic blood pressure In what order does the impulse for depolarization travel through the heart? (a) AV node, SA node, bundle of His, Purkinje fibers (b) SA node, AV node, bundle of His, Purkinje fibers (c) SA node, AV node, Purkinje fibers, bundle of His (d) AV node, SA node, Purkinje fibers...

Mr. Zachow has a condition for which three drugs are available. He has tried two but had an allergic reaction to them. Only the third drug works for him and it is not on his Part D plan's formulary. What could you tell him to do? Correct Answer: Mr. Zachow has a right to request a formulary exception to obtain coverage for his Part D drug. He or his physician could obtain the standardized request form on the plan's website, fill it out, and submit it to his plan. Mr. Polanski likes the cos...

1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuse s to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client's refusal in the chart. Correct Answers: Answer b . Document the client's refusal in the chart. If the client is repeatedly refu...

Which of the following structures in the male reproductive system secretes a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm? ANS: Prostate Gland Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system? ANS: To transport hormones Emphysema caused by damage to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body having difficulty performing which of the following action? ANS: Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide A cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, Which of the follo...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who requires a 24-hr urine collection. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I had a bowel movement, but I was able to save the urine – should be free of feces b. I have a specimen in the bathroom from about 30 minutes ago- Client should place any urine in the container immediately and keep it on ice or in the fridge. c. I flushed what I urinated at 7 AM and have saved all the urine since – for a 24 hr urine coll...