Diseases
Pharmacy
Parasites
Testing Protocol
Word Vomit
100
What are three symptoms of hyperthyroidism in cats?
Weight loss
Voracious Appetite
Hyperactivity
Increased heart rate
100
What is the name of an antacid drug?
Famotidine
100
Hookworm Egg
100
What parasites could we find on a fecal float?
Roundworm
Hookworm
Whipworm
coccidia
100
Define “hematoma”
A swelling consisting of blood
200
Name three diseases that can cause increased thirst
Diabetes
Cushings
Renal disease
200
How many milligrams are in one gram?
1000
200
Roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms are all examples of what type of parasite?
Nematodes
200
At what minimum age can we begin heartworm testing? And why?
6 months old- It can take up to 6 months for heartworms to mature enough to be detectable
200
What is the full name of kennel cough?
Bordetella Bronchiseptica
300
What are the symptoms of GDV?
Retching with no production
Bloated appearance
Respiratory Difficulty
Drooling
300
What is the medication in Bravecto?
Fluralaner
300
What oral medication treats roundworms and hookworms?
Pyrantel, Panacur
300
What is the purpose of a schirmer tear test? What does it diagnose?
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) - test strip reads below 15 after 1 minute
300
What is the scientific name for yeast?
Malassezia
400
What is the difference between Cushing’s and Addison’s?
Cushing’s- the adrenal gland produces too much steroid hormone
Addison’s- the adrenal gland does not produce enough steroid hormone
400
What drug is Keppra?
What does it do?
Levetiracetam- anticonvulsant
400
What is Giardia?
Describe Symptoms
Single celled protozoal parasite found in water sources
Diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, dehydration, lethargy
400
Why can't we start a dog on Interceptor without a negative heartworm test?
It can cause an anaphylactic type reaction, as well as organ damage if the worms die off too quickly and cause blockages in vessels.
400
What is the medical term for dry eye?
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
500
What is the blood disorder that occurs in Dobermans?
BONUS: Explain what it is
Von Willeband
Bonus: describe it
Disease caused by a lack of the protein (von willebrand) that causes attack on the animal’s own red blood cells and platelets which leads to anemia and clotting disorders
500
Name two medications (or types of medications) that can be dangerous to pregnant women
Chlorambucil
Anticonvulsants
Anticoagulants
Chemotherapies
500
What is mange?
Describe the two organisms that could cause it and symptoms
Sarcoptes scabies, Demodex
Hair loss, dry flaky skin with crusty sores, pruritis
500
Describe how to perform a Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Collect "Pre" sample of serum
Administer Dexamethasone IV
Collect 4 hr post and 8 hr post serum samples
500
What is the medical term for gurgling stomach noises?
Borborygmus