Medical Terminology
Abnormal/ Labored breathing
What is Dyspnea?
Trazodone, Acepromazine, Fluoxetine, Alprazolam, diazepam are all used for this.
What is Behavior Modification/ Anxious behavior.
The type of blood cell responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
What are red blood cells? (Erythrocytes)
The bacterial infection commonly referred to as "kennel cough" and is highly contagious among dogs.
What is infectious tracheobronchitis? (I'll let Bordetella slide even though it's just ONE of the various bacteria/ viruses that cause this.)
This is the name of the pet insurance we are able to accept payment from directly.
What is Trupanion?
Condition in which an animal is unable to control movement of their muscles; May result in collapse or stumbling.
What is Ataxia
Two medications used to manage urinary incontinence.
What are Proin, Incurin?
This is the sac that surrounds and protects the heart.
What is the pericardium?
This protozoan parasite causes a waterborne infection in dogs and cats.
What is Giardia?
What is SA745?
A condition in which fluid collects in the abdomen.
This medication is used to treat Cushing's disease in dogs, and is a type of corticosteroid.
What is Vetoryl?
This is the organ primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure.
What is the kidney?
The roundworm responsible for heartworm disease.
What is Dirofilaria immitis?
This is the dose in mLs a 10-kg cat needs to be given in the desired dosage of 2 mg/kg IV every 8 hours. The medication is supplied as a solution containing 25mg/mL.
What is 0.8mL q 8hr?
Parasitic infection of the body of a live animal by fly larvae that grow inside of the host while feeding on its tissue
What is Myiasis
This medication is used to treat heart failure in dogs and is a type of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
What is Enalapril?
This is the part of the GI tract that is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food. *BONUS* Specifically these regions?
This is the temperature range Leptospirosis can survive in. (In extreme conditions)
What is 32-113 degrees Fahrenheit?
Dogs are known to have around 10 different vocal sounds. This is the rough number that cats possess.
What is ~100?
A heart defect in which the temporary fetal blood vessel connecting the aorta and the pulmonary artery does not close at birth.
What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)?
This is the half-life of hydromorphone in regard to its sedative effects.
This is the muscle commonly referred to as the "bicep" in dogs and cats.
What is the braciocephalicus muscle?
This tick-borne disease is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and is contractible by dogs and humans.
This surgical procedure is often referred to as a TECA.
What is a Total Ear Canal Ablation?