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100

What does SOP stand for?

Standard operating procedure

100

A highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects all warm-blooded animal species. One of the most important zoonotic diseases because of the inevitably fatal outcome for the infected human.

Rabies

100

Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are typically confined to the

Isolation Ward or Quarentine

100

What is hydrotherapy?

The external use of water to treat disease and injury.

100

On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
C. Skin.
D. All of the above.

all of the above

200

The initial letters "OSHA" stand for

Occupational Safety & Health administration

200

What is a viral infection which may affect cattle, dogs and swine, but is most commonly seen in dogs where the clinical symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea, often with blood, high fever and dehydration?

Parvovirus

200

The proper technique for lifting a calm but heavy dog is:

Placing one arm under its back end and the other arm under its chest, bending at the knees and keeping the back straight

200

The minimum amount of fecal matter needed for a routine fecal flotation of a dog or cat would be:

the size of a grape

200

Either of two organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end-products of metabolism in the form of urine

Kidney

300

Meaning to administer medication twice daily, 12 hours apart

BID

300

A term referring to an inflammation of the ear:

Otitis

300

When handling infected tissues such as abscesses, lacerations, tumors, and biopsy samples, you should always:

wear latex gloves

300

Which vein will typically be used when drawing a blood sample from a horse?

Cephalic artery

300

Directed towards or situated on the belly surface:

Ventral

400

Indicating the administration of medication within the principle layer of skin, between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue

interdermis or ID

400

Why is Brucellosis in humans called "undulant fever?"

It causes fevers that rise and fall. 

400

Two different chemicals __________.
A. Should never be mixed together.
B. Should never be mixed together unless directed by the manufacturer.
C. Should be mixed together.
D. None of the above.

B. Should never be mixed together unless directed by the manufacturer.

400

Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following collection methods?

Cystocentesis

400

Each of the following is a symptom of feline immunodeficiency virus EXCEPT ____.
A. Persistent fever
B. Obsessive grooming
C. Loss of appetite and progressive weight loss
D. Inflammation of the gums or mouth

Obsessive grooming

500

What does MSDS stand for?

Material Safety Data Sheet

500

Approximately 50-70% of cats with FIP will also test positive for what virus?

Feline Leukemia

500

_______________ are considered chemicals.
A. Disinfectants.
B. Radiographic solutions.
C. Cleaners.
D. All of the above.

all of the above

500

When drawing blood from the jugular vein:
A. The handler should be on the opposite side of the blood draw.
B. The handler should be on the same side of the blood draw.
C. It doesn't matter where the handler is.
D. There is no need for a handler.

A. The handler should be on the opposite side of the blood draw.

500

96. Feline heartworms attack a cat's:
A. Heart and abdomen
B. Heart and neurological system
C. Heart and lungs
D. Heart and skin

C. Heart & Lungs