ICVA Exotic Animal Anesthesia 2

Question 1

Which inhalant anesthetic is most commonly recommended for reptiles due to its rapid induction and recovery profile?

Accepted Answer

Isoflurane

Answer

Halothane

Answer

Methoxyflurane

Answer

Enflurane

Question 2

What is the primary concern when anesthetizing a chelonian (turtle or tortoise) regarding respiratory monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Ability to breath-hold voluntarily for extended periods

Answer

Hyperthermia risk

Answer

Excessive mucus production

Answer

Rapid oxygen consumption

Question 3

Which analgesic class has demonstrated the least clinical efficacy in birds due to differences in opioid receptor distribution?

Accepted Answer

Mu-opioid agonists

Answer

NSAIDs

Answer

Alpha-2 agonists

Answer

Local anesthetics

Question 4

A ferret presenting for adrenalectomy requires premedication. Which combination is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Medetomidine and butorphanol

Answer

Acepromazine and butorphanol

Answer

Ketamine and diazepam

Answer

Atropine alone

Question 5

What is the recommended body temperature range to maintain during anesthesia in most lizard species?

Accepted Answer

25–35°C

Answer

15–20°C

Answer

37–39°C

Answer

40–42°C

Question 6

Which route of administration is most reliable for delivering ketamine to a fractious iguana when IV access is not available?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular

Answer

Oral

Answer

Subcutaneous

Answer

Intraosseous

Question 7

In small passerine birds, the greatest anesthetic risk compared to larger birds is attributed to which physiological difference?

Accepted Answer

Higher metabolic rate and rapid drug metabolism

Answer

Lower heart rate

Answer

Thicker feather insulation

Answer

Lower lung volume