Onco 101
What is cancer?
Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells
What is the additive in our purple top tubes
EDTA
What is the normal heart rate in the dog and cat
Dogs: 70-120bpm
Cats: 120-140bpm
Which vessel do we prioritize for blood draws and why?
Jugular so we can save our peripheral vessels for chemo.
This is the needle gauge most commonly used at our clinic for catheters and needles.
22g
Name 3 side effects of chemotherapy
Vomiting, diarrhea, bone marrow suppression, inappetence, lethargy,
Which test will you find the white blood cell count
CBC
What is the normal body temperature for cats and dogs
101-102.5 degrees
Why do we take thoracic radiographs
To look for metastasis
What is the machine we use to run our CBC's? Chemistries?
Procyte and catalyst
What is the difference between cytology and histopathology?
Cytology: when cells are examined on a slide under the microscope.
Histopathology: when tissue from a biopsy is examined under a microscope.
What test do we run that gives you organ functions
Chemistry
What is the normal respiratory rate in cats and dogs
18-36bpm
Which recumbency is a patient in to obtain a blood pressure and which limb do you place the cuff?
Right lateral with the cuff on the left front leg
This tool is used to measure specific gravity.
Refractometer
What is metastasis and what are some common places for metastasis?
Metastasis: cancer spread
Places: Regional lymph node, lungs, bones, liver, spleen
What is the maximum amount of time the catalyst cup can sit before running
15 minutes
What is the normal SPO2 for a patient under sedation/anesthesia
97-100%
Name 3 of the 5 main peripheral lymph nodes
Mandibular, pre scapular, axillary, inguinal, popliteal
This machine is used to spin down our yellow top tubes.
Centerfuge
How do you clean up trace chemo waste?
Use Peridox. First round let sit for 30 seconds. Wipe in sweeping motions then apply a second layer and let sit for 2 minutes. Wipe in sweeping motions.
What is most likely indicated when your PCV/TS is high
Dehydration
This neutrophil count indicates severe neutropenia requiring antibiotics
Anything under 1000
Which two main systems are affected by chemotherapy?
Gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow
Equashield
Closed system transfer device