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Explain what a sub-ureteral bypass system does for a patient.  Why would a pet need a SUB system? 

True or False: Dogs that undergo a staphylectomy for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome are at risk for post-operative swelling and may need a temporary tracheostomy.

True or False: A cystotomy is the only surgical method to remove stones.

When taking a right lateral abdominal radiograph which side of the patient should be down?

Which of the following are bacterial zoonotic diseases?  Choose all that apply.

How often should an operating room be cleaned? 

Fill in the blank: [procedure] is the most common procedure to remove cataracts in companion animals.

True or False: A patient can breathe against a closed pop-off valve.  

Choose all that apply: Which of the following are common presenting signs for a puppy with a portosystemic shunt?

A 6 month old, male intact, Yorkshire Terrier presents to your clinic for a portosystemic shunt attenuation.  The dog has had clinical signs of head pressing, dull mentation and seizures.  After a few weeks of medical management a CT scan was performed that revealed a splenocaval portosystemic shunt. What ASA score would you classify this pet?