Test 3

Question 1

One down side of Alfaxan is that it is harder on the kidney and liver than either Propofol or Valium/Ketaset, true or false?

Answer 1

false

Question 2

Alfaxan is cardiovascular stable and thus probably the safest injectable anesthetic for any dog or cat with heart issues, true or false?

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Because Alfaxan doesn’t vasodilator, blood pressure tends to drop a little, true or false?

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Heavy sedation with premeds is necessary with Alfaxan for a smooth induction and recovery, true or false?

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Patients tend to be less sensitive to noise with Alfaxan than with Propofol, true or false?

Answer 5

false

Question 6

Alfaxan is recommended for all cats as an induction agent and the package insert includes the IM dosage, true or false?

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Alfaxan temporarily paralyzes the larynx making intubation easier, true or false?

Answer 7

false

Question 8

Which IV induction provides a longer initial effect?

Answer 8

alfaxan

Question 9

Stage II, excitatory effects seem to occur a little more frequently with which induction agent?

Answer 9

alfaxan

Question 10

During recovery from alfaxan a facial twitching sometimes occurs, this should not be treated with diazepam, true or false?

Answer 10

true

Question 11

Alfaxan can be used for diagnostic testing, x-rays, applying bandages etc. as an induction agent followed by inhalation or as an induction and maintenance agent, true or false?

Answer 11

true

Question 12

When is mask induction appropriate?

Answer 12

for animals that are calm by nature, disease, or premeds when IV induction is not practical

Question 13

What are some contraindications for mask induction?

Answer 13

aggressive animals, very nervous animals, brachiocephalic breeds, respiratory or cardiac problems, stressed and scared animals

Question 14

What IH is used for mask induction on birds?

Answer 14

sevo

Question 15

What does of AKA is used for induction and maintenance?

Answer 15

1cc Ace, 1cc Atropine added to bottle of 10cc Ketoset then administered 1ml/8-10 lbs

Question 16

What are some contraindications for chamber induction?

Answer 16

brachiocephalic breeds, respiratory or cardiac problems

Question 17

Who is chamber induction appropriate for?

Answer 17

class I or II patients, animals with very small or poor veins, aggressive animals that are difficult to handle, wild or feral animals that are very stressed by human handling

Question 18

Capnography measures levels of what?

Answer 18

CO2 in the air as it is breathed

Question 19

What is the primary difference between main stream and side stream Capnometers?

Answer 19

mainstream sensor goes right in the direct line

Question 20

Which type of Capnography is more accurate?

Answer 20

Mainstream

Question 21

Which type of Capnography monitor provides the faster real time response?

Answer 21

mainstream

Question 22

Which type of capnography monitor adds more weight and more dead air space to the patients breathing system?

Answer 22

mainstream

Question 23

Which type of capnography monitor is more expensive and more easily damaged?

Answer 23

mainstream

Question 24

Which type of capnography monitor can be used with a nasal tube or mask?

Answer 24

sidestream

Question 25

Which type of capnography monitor has distance time lag of about 2-3 breaths?

Answer 25

sidestream

Question 26

Which type of capnography monitor is more likely to become clogged with condensation?

Answer 26

sidestream

Question 27

Which type of capnography monitor tends to underestimate the CO2 level on small patients?

Answer 27

sidestream

Question 28

What type of capnography monitor is the EMMA?

Answer 28

Mainstream

Question 29

Which type of breathing pattern/rate may cause a less accurate ETCO2 reading?

Answer 29

fast

Question 30

SpO2 measures what?

Answer 30

% Hb that's saturated with O2

Question 31

Room air has how much oxygen in it?

Answer 31

21%

Question 32

Abnormally high levels of CO2 during inspiration may mean what?

Answer 32

excessive CO2 is being rebreathed by the patient

Question 33

What is ventilation?

Answer 33

physical movement of air in and out of lungs

Question 34

What is respiration?

Answer 34

exchange of gases

Question 35

When evaluating the wave form, a slowly decreasing plateau often indicates what?

Answer 35

hypocapnia

Question 36

What is the term for excessive CO2?

Answer 36

hypercapnia

Question 37

An ETCO2 above 45 indicates what?

Answer 37

hypercapnia

Question 38

Normal levels of CO2 during expiration are what?

Answer 38

45 mm Hg

Question 39

Low ETCO2 levels is referred to as what?

Answer 39

Hypocapnia