Medical Terminology
Abnormally low heart rate
Bradycardia
What is hemolysis the destruction of?
RBC's
Also known as conchae, these scroll like structures are located within the nasal cavity and their primary function is to help humidify, warm and filter the air.
Nasal Turbinates
A condition that mainly affects young male cats that can present with the following symptoms is called:
-Yowling
-Stranguria
-Vomiting
Urethral Obstruction
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Elevated WBC's
Leukocytosis
What is the disease called that affects cats/kittens and is similar to parvo in puppies?
Panleukopenia
This organ helps filter the blood by removing old and damaged RBC's and platelets
Spleen
A condition that mainly affects dogs that can present with the following symptoms is called:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea/Hematochezia
-"Double Halo" appearance of gallbladder on AUS
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Lethargy
Anaphylaxis
AIVR
Accelerated Idiopathic Ventricular Rhythm
Abnormally low number of platelets
Reticulocyte
Name the parts of the small intestine in order
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
A condition that mainly affects large breed dogs that can present with the following symptoms is called:
- Non productive vomiting
- Drooling
- Tachycardia
- Tense abdomen
Gastric Dilated Volvulus
Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis
Swelling, or edema, of the conjunctiva
Chemosis
What substance do basophils release during an allergic reaction?
Histamines
This septum is located in the heart and separates the left and right ventricle
Interventricular Septum
A condition that mainly affects large breed dogs that can present with the following symptoms is called:
-Pale MM
-Snappy/Thready pulses
-Hypotension
-Abdominal Distension
-Fluid wave appearance on abdomen
Hemoabdomen
PU/PD
Polyuria/Polydipsia
Trichobezoar
Neutrophil
Eosinophil
Basophil
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
This is a large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain
A condition that mainly affects large breed dogs such as Dobermans, Great Danes, and Boxers that can present with the following symptoms is called:
-Tachypnea
-Tachycardia
-Irregular pulses
-Weakenss/Collapse
-Auscultation of heart sounds like " shoes in a dryer"
Atrial Fibrillation
DIC
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation