What are the exceptions in performing an avian physical exam that would normally be evaluated in a dog or a cat?


The oral mucosa cannot be used for CRT (capillary refill time), skin tenting to assess hydration status is omitted, and TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration) is omitted because these findings may not be reliable and there are no palpable lymph nodes.

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Which of the following is the hallmark of anemia?

A) Misshapen red blood cells B) Decreased WBC count C) Decrease in clotting factors D) Abnormally low hematocrit

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Carbohydrates are formed in plants through the process of ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is an objective of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

A. To determine if the proposed budget for the research is reasonable B. To assist with the determination of a scientific sample size C. To review the literature to determine if this type of research has been conducted before D. To assess the scientific merit of the proposed research and its methods

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One of the largest clay deposits in the world is located in

A) Calistoga, California. B) Auckland, New Zealand. C) Nova Scotia, Canada. D) Bavaria, Germany.

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