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Q11What does it mean when a patient is prescribed a medication with the instructions "apply O.S. q.i.d. x 10 days"?
✓ Correct answer: C. Apply to the left eye, four times daily, for ten days.
The correct directions for a medication with the instruction "apply O.S. q.i.d. x 10 days" would be to apply it to the left eye four times daily for ten days. O.S. stands for the left eye, and q.i.d. indicates four times daily or every six hours.
Q12Which of the following pieces of information is NOT necessary to be included on a prescription label?
✓ Correct answer: C. Age of the patient
Each prescription label should contain the following information:<br/><br/>1. Name and address of the dispensing pharmacy<br/><br/>2. Serial number of the prescription<br/><br/>3. Date of the prescription<br/><br/>4. Name of the prescriber<br/><br/>5. Name of the patient<br/><br/>6. Name and strength of the drug<br/><br/>7. Directions for use<br/><br/>8. Cautionary statements, as appropriate.
Q13Which of the drugs listed below is commonly employed for the purpose of decreasing intracranial pressure?
✓ Correct answer: A. Mannitol
Mannitol is commonly employed for the purpose of decreasing intracranial pressure. It is a type of medication known as an osmotic diuretic, which means it works by increasing the concentration of solutes in the blood, drawing excess fluid from the brain tissue and reducing pressure within the skull. This makes it a valuable treatment option for conditions such as cerebral edema, traumatic brain injury, and intracranial hypertension.
Q14Which of the following terms refers to the occurrence of having an excess number of teeth compared to the usual amount?
✓ Correct answer: C. Polydontia
Oligodontia is a genetic condition where fewer teeth than usual develop. Anodontia refers to the absence of part or all of the teeth at birth. The condition of one side of the mouth growing faster than the other, causing twisting, is called wry mouth.
Q15What is the complete covering on equine teeth?
✓ Correct answer: B. cementum
Equine teeth are entirely covered with cementum, allowing the surface to be worn away during grinding. Horses use their lips for prehension.
Q16In what direction should the flap side of the dental film be oriented?
✓ Correct answer: C. Away from the tube head.
Most dental films have a flap designed for easier handling during processing. The side of the multilayer film package containing the foil or lead that should not face the tube head is located on this side.
Q17Which antibiotic is in a class by itself and is used exclusively as a topical or ophthalmic preparation?
✓ Correct answer: C. Polymyxin B
Polymyxin B is not absorbed when given orally, so it is only used in topical and ophthalmic medications. It affects the cell membranes of the animal as well as those of the bacteria.
Q18Which species of animals are susceptible to alcohol (Ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol) toxicity?
✓ Correct answer: D. All
All species of animals are susceptible to alcohol (Ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol) toxicity. Alcohol toxicosis results in metabolic acidosis, hypothermia, and CNS depression, with isopropanol being the most toxic.
Q19Which of the following equipment is employed to confine adult pigs?
✓ Correct answer: D. Snare
It is common to use a snare around the snout to restrain adult pigs.
Q20Which of the following is a negative effect of an improperly applied bandage?
✓ Correct answer: A. Tissue necrosis
Tissue necrosis is a negative effect of an improperly applied bandage.
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