specialty med

Question 1

The Wood’s Lamp is used to identify

Answer 1

some strains of Microsporum

Question 2

Intradermal Skin Testing is used to identify

Answer 2

allergens to develop hyposensitization shots

Question 3

When performing a fungal culture the

Answer 3

the culture medium should be monitored for no more than a week

none of the answers is correct - yes

hair should be collected from the center of the lesion

lid should be screwed on DTM tightly after inoculated

Question 4

When performing a skin scraping

Answer 4

mineral oil is used to collect the sample

Question 5

When collecting skin biopsies with the Punch biopsy technique

Answer 5

do not prep the skin in any way

Question 6

When utilizing Medicated Shampoo Therapy

Answer 6

the lather must sit on the animal for 10-20 minutes (according to directions)

Question 7

When evaluating skin disease

Answer 7

patient history and pattern of skin involvement are always importan

Question 8

After an animal has acquired ringworm, the fungal spores my contaminate the environment for more than 1 year.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

There are no blood veseels, nerves or glands in the epidermis of the skin.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

All animals that “scoots” (rub perineum on ground) always has anal gland sacculitis.

Answer 10

false

Question 11

Large “blisters” are found on the abdomen of a dog. List three possible disease processes for such a problem. (remember DAMNIT)

Answer 11

allergic, infectious, trauma

Question 12

List four possible clinical signs of skin disease in the cat or dog.

Answer 12

odor, crusty or flaky abnormal skin marks of any kind really, pustules, scales

Question 13

An owner has presented her cat “Fluffy” with a complaint of “bald patches.” List three questions to ask the owner that may be helpful in diagnosing this dermatological problem.

Answer 13

is he on flea/tick prevention

b. how long has it been like this

c. have you tried any medications or any other treatments for this

Question 14

Ligaments and tendons can be seen on radiographs.

Answer 14

false

Question 15

Orthopedic radiographs should include the bone of interest, plus the joint proximal and distal to region of interest.

Answer 15

true

Question 16

Orthopedic radiographs should be oriented with the distal portion at the top of the screen, and the proximal portion at the bottom of the screen when presented for DVM evaluation.

Answer 16

false, proximal at top distal bottom

Question 17

An epidural to provide anesthesia to the rear legs is placed between the L7 and S1 vertebrae.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

Cast padding is an example of which layer of the Robert-Jones bandage?

Answer 18

Secondary

Question 19

A screw that is designed with additional threads around the head to prevent it from backing out (without external force) is called a

Answer 19

self-locking screw

Question 20

A bone that is broken in multiple places is called a ____ fracture. (skin intact)

Answer 20

comminuted

Question 21

The surgical correction for a torn cranial cruciate ligament where the tibia is cut and rotated is called

Answer 21

TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)

Question 22

What is the purpose of the RUMM Block?

Answer 22

Provide analgesia to the distal forelimb

Question 23

List 3 things that should be included in a patient’s discharge instructions:

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going over exercise limits

follow up appointments

what to expect after anesthesia and what to look out for, incision monitoring

Question 24

List 3 roles of the orthopedic surgery veterinary technician:

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communicating with the owner before and after, communicating with the vet. taking radiographs, monitoring anesthesia, advocating for the patient

Question 25

Patency of Nasolacrimal Apparatus/Corneal Scratch/Erosion

Answer 25

Florastine stain

Question 26

Aqueous Tear Production

Answer 26

Schermer tear test

Question 27

Tonometry

Answer 27

iop

Question 28

Tear Break-up Time/Tear Film Quality/Superficial Corneal Injury

Answer 28

rose bangle test

Question 29

fundic exam

Answer 29

visualize retina

Question 30

Nuclear (lenticular) sclerosis

Answer 30

is a common cloudy change to the eye lens of the senior dog.

Question 31

There are important tear glands in the 3rd eyelids (nictitans) of dogs

Answer 31

true

Question 32

Uveitis will result in a lower than normal intraocular pressure (IOP)

Answer 32

true

Question 33

Ocular lymphoma is a benign condition in dogs.

Answer 33

false

Question 34

A candidate may sit for a VTS certifying exam after 2 years of clinical experience, if all other requirements are met.

Answer 34

false

Question 35

Entropion is

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abnormal eyelid conformation -rolling toward the glove

Question 36

Conjunctivitis in dogs is caused by

Answer 36

allergies, chemical irritant, incomplete blink (poor eyelid conformation)

Question 37

Flea-bite Hypersensitivity" (flea allergy) is rare in dogs.

Answer 37

false

Question 38

Conjunctivitis in cats is caused by

Answer 38

Upper Respiratory Infection (i.e. Calicivirus) Herpes virus Chlamydia infection

Question 39

The most correct treatment for a prolapsed third eyelid

Answer 39

replace in normal position and suture into place

Question 40

Endocrine Alopecia is characterized by

Answer 40

bilateral symmetrical flank hair loss hair loss to the tail (“rat tail”) loss of curl in curly coat breeds i.e. Poodle

Question 41

List two advantages of VTS certification vs. LVT without VTS certification.

Answer 41

Higher pay more knowledge in certain area of interest and works usually at a specialty career advancement

Question 42

What is the difference between a veterinary technician society and a veterinary technician academy?

Answer 42

anyone can join a society, but only a VTS can be a member of a specific academy7

Question 43

Why is it important to evaluate and care for the skin disease of animals?

Answer 43

to improve the human animal bond important to treat secondary things to the skin or maybe discover primary causes. ( endocraine) to improve the animal's quality of life and lessen their discomfort

Question 44

List three treatment steps for Moist Dermatitis. a. b. c.

Answer 44

medicated shampoos creams like posatex nutrition diet

Question 45

List four disciplines (out of 16) in which a veterinary technician may become a Veterinary Technician Specialist. example: Emergency/Critical Care Medicine a. b. c. d.

Answer 45

a. orthopedics b. dermatology c. dentistry e. surgery

Question 46

When feeding an orphan puppy two-weeks-old, the best choice is

Answer 46

a commercial milk replacement formula specifically for puppies

Question 47

The most common source of bacterial sepsis in neonates

Answer 47

infection from the umbilical cord stump

Question 48

regarding organs in neonates what is true regarding the neonate puppy or kitten?

Answer 48

the kidneys to not fully develop until 4-months of age

Question 49

Cognitive dysfunction in dogs

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is associated with decline in brain dopamine levels, may be improved with medication, diet and environmental enrichment, is caused by amyloid plaques in the brain

Question 50

Urinary incontinence in dogs

Answer 50

should first be evaluated by a urinalysis

Question 51

Dental disease in senior dogs and cats may lead to

Answer 51

sinus infection, bone infection of the mandible or maxilla, infection of the heart valves (endocarditis)

Question 52

Clinical signs of Cognitive Dysfunction might include

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inverted sleep patterns; failure to recognize family; anxious behaviors

Question 53

Adjuvant therapy is

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Treatment with medications or radiation in addition to surgery

Question 54

Alopecia (hair loss) of chemotherapy occurs

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In breeds with continual hair growth (Bichon or Poodle)

Question 55

A definitive diagnosis of a tumor is obtained by

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histopathology

Question 56

Radiation side-effects occur

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both acute (within 2 weeks of therapy) and chronic (6months after therapy is over)

Question 57

Chemotherapy will kill

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rapidly dividing neoplastic cells epithelial cells of gi tract bone marrow cells

Question 58

Nutrients to be avoided in cancer patients include

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omega 6 fatty acids iron supplementation simple sugars

Question 59

A characteristic of Malignant Tumors would be tumor

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invades distant tissues growth interferes with homeostasis destroys host tissue

Question 60

What is IACUC?

Answer 60

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Question 61

The Animal Welfare Act that applies to animal research in the United States is enforced by which government agency?

Answer 61

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Question 62

What is the government agency that regulates Animal Welfare issues?

Answer 62

USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Question 63

Define the three "R's" that guide IACUC protocol review.

Answer 63

reduction, the number of animals used kept to minimum, replacement, making the experiments human or non animal, when possible, refinement development of the experiments keep humaine and minimize suffering