Medical Terminology
Preventions
Emergencies
Parasites
Vaccines
100
The abbreviation TPR stands for these three vital signs
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
100
How often does the American Heartworm Society recommend heartworm testing (regardless of consistent heartworm prevention administration)?
Annualy
100
Pale or white gums may indicate this serious problem
Shock or significant blood loss
100
What makes the secondary screwworm so bad?
It can cause wounds to become much worse by eating living tissue
100
The state of Texas requires all cats and dogs to be vaccinated for Rabies by the age of
4 months
200
What is the veterinary medicine equivalent of an autopsy?
Necropsy
200
What does Simparica Trio protect against?
Heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, fleas, ticks
200
How quickly can heatstroke happen in dogs?
15-30 minutes
200
What disease is transmitted by kissing bugs?
Chagas (Trypanosoma cruzi parasite)
200
Which vaccine is required for any canine/feline having a tech appointment performed (NT, etc.)?
Rabies
300
What is the medical abbreviation for twice a day?
BID
300
What is the injectable flea and tick prevention called?
Bravecto Quantum
300
This ingredient found in sugar free gum can cause low blood sugar, seizures, and liver failure when ingested by dogs.
Xylitol
300
A client calls shocked that her pet’s fecal came back negative as she has been seeing small rice shaped worms in her pet’s stool. What parasite do you suspect she is seeing? (Bonus points if you know why it’s not showing up on the fecal!)
Tapeworms (Proglottid must be broken for tapeworms to be seen)
300
What age do we start vaccinating for Rattlesnake?
6 months
400
If a disease is zoonotic, what does this imply?
Transmissible from animals to people
400
This heartworm, flea, tick prevention can also be used for treatment and control of ear mites.
Revolution Plus
400
A bloated, unproductive retching dog may be experiencing this life-threatening condition.
GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus)
400
What kind of fleas will attach in one place on a dog or a cat (but more commonly on birds)?
Stick tight fleas
400
What does FVRCP stand for?
Feline viral rhinotracheitis calicivirus panleukopenia
500
What is the medical term for excessive drinking?
Polydipsia
500
This flea medication begins killing fleas within 30 minutes and only lasts for 24 hours.
Capstar
500
What can you give cats over the counter to induce vomiting?
Nothing
500
Which commonly seen intestinal parasites found in dogs/cats are zoonotic?
Hookworms, roundworms (giardia & coccidia are potentially but rare)
500
What does DHLPP stand for?
Distemper hepatitis leptospirosis parainfluenza parvovirus