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RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 46, Issue 3, Article 1 – Equine Dentistry and the RVT
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1. What age do canine teeth erupt in horses?
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a. 2 years old
b. 3 years old
c. 4 years old
d. never, horses don’t have canine teeth
2. Do all horses typically have canine teeth?
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a. yes, all horses have canine teeth
b. they are generally found in males only
c. they are generally found in females only
d. horses do not have canine teeth
e. only intact males develop canine teeth
3. Is a special x-ray machine required for obtaining dental radiographs in horses?
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a. no, a regular portable generator and plate are used
b. yes, a generator and plate specific to dental radiographs must be used
c. dental radiographs cannot be completed on horses
d. dental radiographs can only be obtained in-clinic with the dental equipment used in small animal dentistry
4. Can the attending veterinarian delegate a dental extraction to the RVT?
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a. yes
b. no
c. only when the veterinary is available for direct supervision of the RVT
d. only when the veterinarian is available for immediate supervision of the RVT
5. Carbide files are used to remove sharp points on the canine and wolf teeth.
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a. true
b. false
6. When should an IV catheter be placed?
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a. always
b. when the procedure will be longer than 20-30 min
c. when the horse is high strung
d. b & c
7. What is a common α2 agonist sedative used for equine dentistry?
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a. detomidine
b. ketamine
c. butorphanol
d. a & c
8. When sedation is not being used, what method may be used for restraint?
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a. sedation must always be used in equine dentistry
b. ear twitch, nose twitch and/or a lead rope with a chain over the nose
c. lifting a front leg
d. tying the head to a stall door
9. What is the minimum number of people required to safely take dental radiographs in horses?
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a. one – an RVT can take them on their own
b. at least two people
c. always three – the person with the generator, the person with the plate & the restrainer
d. it doesn’t matter
10. What are the characteristics of hypsodont teeth?
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a. they are teeth with hooks on them
b. they have long crowns
c. they have short roots
d. b & c
e. all of the above
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