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Vet Science Final Review

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  • Removing the sharp edges of a horse’s teeth is called ______________.
    Filing
    Curetting
    Trimming
    Floating
  • Which heart chamber has the thickest wall?
    Right atrium
    Left ventricle
    Right ventricle
    Left atrium
  • Which organ is not part of the lymphatic system?
    Spleen
    Gallbladder
    Lymph nodes
    Tonsils
  • On the 5-point Body Condition Scale guide, a score of 5 is considered:
    Obese
    Ideal
    Very thin
    Overweight
  • Ruminant animals have how many compartments to their stomachs?
    1
    3
    4
    2
  • Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
    Thyroid gland
    Sebaceous gland
    Adrenal gland
    Pituitary gland
  • Which infectious disease do mosquitos transmit to horses?
    Potomac horse fever
    Strangles
    West Nile virus
    Equine protozoal myelitis
  • The most common route for administering vaccines in cats and dogs is:
    ID
    IN
    SQ
    IV
  • Dermatitis is the inflammation of the:
    Intestines
    Muscle
    Lungs
    Skin
  • The common name for Toxocara canis is:
    Hookworm
    Roundworm
    Tapeworm
    Whipworm
  • Tendons connect ________________ to ________________.
    Muscle; bone
    Bone; bone
    Muscle; ligaments
    Muscle; muscle
  • Bile is stored in which organ?
    Small intestine
    Gallbladder
    Pancreas
    Liver
  • Sheep are primarily raised for all of the following except:
    Milk
    Wool
    Meat
    Companions
  • What causes ringworm?
    Fungi
    Worms
    Prions
    Bacteria
  • Which animal is a carnivore?
    Rabbit
    Cat
    Goat
    Horse
  • _________ is a sudden involuntary contraction of some muscles caused by a brain disturbance.
    Seizure
    Hydrocephalus
    Paralysis
    Hypnosis
  • White blood cells are known as
    Leukocytes
    Thrombocytes
    Erythrocytes
    Plasma
  • Most human directed aggression in dogs is:
    From abuse
    Dominance
    Fear related
    Breed related
  • Medical records should be completed in:
    Red ink
    Blue or black ink
    Any color inks
    Pencil so it can be easily corrected
  • Which fat soluble vitamin functions mainly in the blood clotting system:
    B3
    C
    B12
    K
  • The fetus receives nutrients through the:
    Umbilical cord
    Caudal vena cava
    Large intestine
    Stomach
  • Passive immunity is acquired by:
    Exposure to disease
    Preventatives
    Transferred from one animal to another
    Vaccinations
  • Tachycardia describes a ___________ heart rate.
    Non-existent
    Normal
    Fast
    Slow
  • Blood is composed of cells and plasma. Plasma is made up of all of the following proteins except:
    Albumin
    Globulin
    Pepsin
    Fibrinogen
  • Treatment for feline heartworm disease includes:
    Both adulticide and
    Microfilaricide
    There is no safe and effective treatment
    Adulticide
  • What is another name for a blood clot?
    Thrombus
    Lipoma
    Fibroid
    Neoplasia
  • A difficult birth is called:
    Dementia
    Diestrus
    Dysplasia
    Dystocia
  • Which illness causes the body to destroy its own cells?
    Pneumonia
    Pyoderma
    Cystitis
    Autoimmune disease
  • There are some drugs that are safe to deliver through an endotracheal tube in an emergency situation. They are easily remembered through the acronym NAVEL. The “A” stands for:
    Atropine
    Acetaminophen
    Atipamezole
    Acepromazine
  • Which organization/association was developed for the exchange of information and humane care of laboratory animals used in research?
    AVMA
    AMA
    AWA
    AALAS
  • Indicator strips/tape on/in a surgical pack are activated when
    All of these
    Proper time has been reached
    Proper temperature has been reached
    Proper pressure has been reached
  • When a bone is broken cleanly into two pieces, it is known as a(n):
    Simple fracture
    Compound fracture
    Comminuted fracture
    Spiral fracture
  • How often should an anesthesia machine be inspected and maintained by a trained service professional, to ensure it is operating properly?
    At least once a year
    Never. They are built to never need maintenance
    At least every three years
    At least every two years
  • A _______________ is used to measure blood pressure
    Otoscope
    Stethoscope
    Pulse oximeter
    Sphygmomanometer
  • Factors that contribute to stress in animals include all of the following except:
    Transportation
    Access to food at all times
    Overcrowding
    Weather extremes
  • What equipment is used to separate blood cells from the liquid portion of the blood?
    Centrifuge
    Sphygmomanometer
    Hemocytometer
    Refractometer
  • _____________ receptors are responsible for the sense of smell.
    Sinus
    Olfactory
    Nasal turbines
    Pharynx
  • The “knee” in people is known as what in horses?
    Hock joint
    Coffin joint
    Pastern joint
    Stifle joint
  • Anesthesia is induced rapidly in what species?
    Cats
    Horses
    Dogs
    Pigs
  • Copper toxicity most affects which organ?
    Liver
    Uterus
    Intestines
    Kidney
  • Proteins are large molecules made up of chains of smaller compounds called:
    Minerals
    Amino acids
    Vitamins
    Lipids
  • Which option is the correct order of blood flow through the heart?
    Left atrium, right atrium, lungs, left ventricle, right vent
    Right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left vent
    Left atrium, left ventricle, lungs, right atrium, right vent
    Right atrium, left atrium, lungs, right ventricle, left vent
  • Inflammation of the kidney is:
    Nephroptosis
    Nephropathy
    Nephritis
    Nephrosis
  • What hormone controls circadian rhythm?
    Calcitonin
    Melatonin
    Thyroxine
    Estrogen
  • A Coggins test is commonly used to detect which of the following in horses?
    Strangles
    Colic
    Equine Infectious Anemia
    Equine Herpesvirus
  • The term ovariohysterectomy is commonly defined as:
    Spay
    Castration
    De-claw
    Tail docking
  • ____________ investigate diseased tissue in humans and animals
    Zoologists
    Cytologists
    Histopathologists
    Geneticists
  • PPE such as lead aprons, gloves, and thyroid shields are required when taking radiographs (aka x-rays) to protect the veterinary staff from:
    Anode
    Canode
    Scatter radiation
    Heel effect
  • ________ tissue is also referred to as fat.
    Neuron
    Adipose
    Corium
    Striated