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What is the initial goal when providing emergency care to an animal that has been hit by a motor vehicle.

Which of the following has the lowest priority when preparing to treat a critical patient?

It is estimated that hypovolemic shock can occur when __________ of the total blood volume is rapidly lost.

Millie is a 1 year-old intact female West Highland white terrier that has a two-week history of waxing and waning episodes of lethargy.  She is now in examination room 1 and is very lethargic.  Your veterinarian suspects that she may have hypoadrenocorticism based on her breed and history.  What is the best type of crystalloid fluid to give an animal during episodic crises of this disease? 

All of the following statements are the main reasons for placing a urinary catheter in a male can with a urethral obstruction except:

Dystocia in the dog or cat may be defined as active straining without deliver of a fetus for

What blood type is the most common type for the domestic short-haired cats?

Max is a 20 kg neutered 9 year-old male Jack Russell that has presented with slightly cyanotic mucous membranes and a harsh, non-productive, ‘goose-honking cough’ that is exacerbated with excitement or exercise.  The veterinarian-in-charge has ordered VD and lateral chest radiographs.  What disease process does Max most likely have?

Permanent brain damage can occur if oxygen is not delivered within _______ minutes.

Mrs. Green is on the phone and stated that she just witnessed her 30-pound dog licking up the spilled radiator fluid that was on the garage floor.  She lives 40 miles away from your veterinary hospital.  What should you tell her?  Choose the best answer.