NAVLE Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management 5

Question 1

A 10-year-old diabetic cat is scheduled for dental extraction. Which inhalant anesthetic is preferred due to its lower solubility and faster recovery profile?

Accepted Answer

Sevoflurane

Answer

Sevoflurane has the lowest blood-gas partition coefficient among commonly used veterinary inhalants, resulting in the fastest induction and recovery.

Question 2

When performing a dental nerve block using the infraorbital approach in a dog, which nerve is primarily desensitized?

Accepted Answer

Maxillary nerve branches supplying upper premolars and incisors

Answer

The infraorbital nerve block desensitizes the upper incisors, canine, and premolars ipsilaterally by blocking the maxillary nerve at the infraorbital foramen.

Question 3

Which scoring system is validated for assessing acute pain in cats in the postoperative period?

Accepted Answer

Colorado State University Feline Acute Pain Scale

Answer

The Colorado State University Feline Acute Pain Scale is a validated, species-specific tool widely used in clinical settings to assess acute pain in cats.

Question 4

A rabbit undergoing ovariohysterectomy shows bradycardia (HR 120 bpm) under isoflurane. What is the most likely cause and initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Anesthetic overdose — reduce vaporizer setting

Answer

Reducing the isoflurane vaporizer setting addresses anesthetic-induced bradycardia by decreasing myocardial depression from excessive anesthetic depth.

Question 5

Which route of buprenorphine administration has been shown to achieve effective plasma concentrations in cats via the oral mucosa?

Accepted Answer

Transmucosally (OTM — oral transmucosal)

Answer

Buprenorphine is highly bioavailable when applied to the oral mucosa of cats (OTM) due to the alkaline feline oral pH facilitating absorption.

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NAVLE - North American Veterinary Licensing Examination Practice Test

NAVLE Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management 5