VCNA January 2022

Question 1

A 400g African pygmy hedgehog is presented for dental examination. The owner prefers sedation over general anesthesia. Which of the following sedation protocols is most appropriate in this case?
A. Midazolam 1 mg/kg intranasally
B. Ketamine 30 mg/kg SC alone
C. Alfaxalone 5 mg/kg IM alone

Answer 1

A. Midazolam 1 mg/kg intranasally

Question 2

A rabbit presents for a minor diagnostic procedure requiring moderate sedation. Which of the following premedication protocols provides reliable sedation with reversibility and minimal cardiorespiratory effects?
A. Midazolam 1 mg/kg IM and dexmedetomidine 0.05 mg/kg IM
B. Diazepam 5 mg/kg IM alone
C. Acepromazine 3 mg/kg IM alone

Answer 2

A. Midazolam 1 mg/kg IM and dexmedetomidine 0.05 mg/kg IM

Question 3

You are inducing anesthesia in a chinchilla for an abdominal ultrasound. Which of the following methods minimizes stress and provides reliable sedation?
A. Inhalant induction via mask alone
B. Intranasal midazolam combined with IM dexmedetomidine
C. Oral administration of diazepam

Answer 3

B. Intranasal midazolam combined with IM dexmedetomidine

Question 4

A ferret is scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy. Which of the following premedication protocols offers effective sedation and analgesia with reversibility?
A. Midazolam 0.3 mg/kg + butorphanol 0.3 mg/kg IM
B. Ketamine 15 mg/kg IM alone
C. Acepromazine 0.2 mg/kg IM alone

Answer 4

A. Midazolam 0.3 mg/kg + butorphanol 0.3 mg/kg IM

Question 5

During sedation of a miniature companion pig for hoof trimming, which protocol provides effective immobilization with minimal cardiovascular depression and can be reversed?
A. Midazolam 0.3 mg/kg + butorphanol 0.3 mg/kg + dexmedetomidine 0.02 mg/kg IM
B. Tiletamine-zolazepam 6 mg/kg IM
C. Ketamine 20 mg/kg IM alone

Answer 5

A. Midazolam 0.3 mg/kg + butorphanol 0.3 mg/kg + dexmedetomidine 0.02 mg/kg IM

Question 6

You are preparing to anesthetize a sugar glider for oral examination. Which of the following approaches minimizes the risk of hypothermia while providing adequate immobilization?
A. Isoflurane via face mask without active warming
B. SC injection of alfaxalone 5 mg/kg and midazolam 1 mg/kg with thermal support
C. Inhalant induction alone with sevoflurane in an unheated chamber

Answer 6

B. SC injection of alfaxalone 5 mg/kg and midazolam 1 mg/kg with thermal support