Parasites
What is the most common parasite seen in puppies and kittens?
Roundworms
What is the best way to prevent periodontal disease?
Mechanical action on the teeth (brushing, wiping, chewing)
This virus primarily affects rapidly dividing cells in the body (white blood cells and intestinal lining)
Parvo virus!
What sample does a green top give you?
Plasma
True or false? It's OK to leave controlled drugs on the counter in surgery prep?
FALSE! Unless you are actively working on pulling up meds or counting out tablets all controlled drugs must remain in the drug box. Failure to comply could results in massive problems for the clinic
Which parasite lives on the skin and prefers cats to dogs?
FLEAS!
Which preventative medication for cats will take care of tapeworms?
Nexgard combo and Centragard
How many DA2PP/4L vaccines does a puppy need to be considered "fully vaccinated"
3-4 vaccines between age 8 weeks to 20 weeks
Checking a thyroid for a pet that's on meds? When should the blood be sampled?
4-6 hours after the AM pill
How fast should an appointment check in take a technician?
Less than 2 minutes
DO NOT get an exhaustive history
This intestinal parasite is known for causing anemia and dark, tarry stools.
Hookworms
8 weeks for oral meds, 12 months for proheart 12
This clinical sign is most frequently seen with parvo and is the leading reason for dehydration
Vomiting
At least 4 to 5 inversions
This information must be updated/checked at every appointment for safety and communication. Should be confirmed when they check in
Client contact information
This parasite is most commonly transmitted by ingesting fleas.
Tapeworm
This vaccine protects against panleukopenia, calicivirus, and herpesvirus
FVRCP
True or False? Parvo is a rapidly dying virus that only lives outside of the body for short duration
FALSE! Parvo can live for months to years in the environment!
True or False? Serum separator tubes are sent to the lab as soon as they clot.
FALSE!!!! They must be spun down in the centrifuge so the red blood cells separate from the serum. The gel plug prevents them from re-mixing
When a dismissal is called back what is the first thing you should do?
Check the bill updated notes for any other information for the owners
This is the test we use for finding mites in the skin
Skin scrape
**bonus - name which mites**
What heartworm lifestage is targeted by heartworm prevention?
L3/L4
What is the most fundamental/cornerstone therapy for treating parvo?
Hydration support ! (IV fluids or SQ fluids)
If you poke the purple top first, and then poke the serum separator, what is the main artifact you will see on the labwork ?
Falsely elevated potassium (because the purple top anticoagulant is POTASSIUM EDTA)
True or False? Wearing gloves is necessary for anything messy in the vet clinic?
FALSE!!! Just wash your hands!!! Gloves can actually give you a false sense of protection and you may actually end up transmitting more microbes