FREE VTNE General Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Drug Enforcement Administration rules, pentobarbital, fentanyl, and hydromorphone fall under which of the following categories of banned substances?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

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Schedule IV

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Schedule III

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Schedule I

Question 2

A reverse distributor is what?

Accepted Answer

A Drug Enforcement Administration registrant authorized to receive unusable or unwanted controlled substances

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A Drug Enforcement Administration registered pharmacist who is authorized to sell items from their inventory to practitioners

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A supplier who resells returned merchandise

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A supplier who resells returned pharmacy merchandise only

Question 3

Which one of the following effectively disinfects surfaces?

Accepted Answer

5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite

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1:5 dilution of 5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite

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1.6% solution of sodium hypochlorite

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1:32 dilution of 5.25% solution of sodium hypochlorite

Question 4

Which statement regarding recombinant human erythropoietin (rh-EPO) is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The maximum dose of rh-EPO that should be given to a dog or cat is 100 U/kg.

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rh-EPO should be given to dogs and cats three times weekly until the target PCV is reached.

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rh-EPO is indicated in canine and feline patients with renal disease and a PCV of 25% or less.

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There is a high incidence of antibody formation to rh-EPO in dogs and cats.

Question 5

Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe strangles?

Accepted Answer

In dogs, it is also known as distemper

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An autoimmune disease of dogs causing a skin disorder

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A bacterial disease of horses that can be prevented with vaccination

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A contagious disease of horses caused by Streptococcus equi var equi

Question 6

Which of the following statements about endotoxins is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are used to treat endotoxic shock.

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Glucocorticoids are used to treat endotoxic shock.

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Endotoxin is a component of the external cell wall of gram-negative bacteria.

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Endotoxin causes the release of cytokines, vasoactive amines, and proteases.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a clause in the code of ethics for veterinary technicians?

Accepted Answer

“Veterinary technicians shall assume accountability for their professional actions as well as those with whom they work.”

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“Veterinary technicians shall represent their credentials or identify themselves with specialty organizations only if the designation has been awarded or earned.”

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“Veterinary technicians shall remain competent through commitment to life-long learning.”

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“Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the profession against individuals deficient in professional competence or ethics.”