Skin for the win
What does a skin scrape look for?
Mites
Deep (decodes) vs superficial (sarcastic)
What does a fluorescein stain test for?
Corneal ulcer
What 4 organism can we find on an ear cytology?
mites, yeast, cocci bacteria, rod bacteria
Feeding grain free diets can lead to what cardiac condition?
Nutritional dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
What class of drug is trazodone?
Serotonin Antagonist reuptake inhibitor
increased serotonin level in brain which will help with manic/phobic, stress episodes
What does a skin cytology look for?
Bacteria (rod/cocci), yeast, neutrophils
What does does a schirmer tear test, test for?
Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
what is the longe acting ear medication that we use at SVA?
Osurnia
2 treatments 2 weeks apart
Terbinafine, florfenicol, betamethasone
Maine Coons and other purebred cats can be predispose to what cardiac condition and list one drug (of many ) that can be used when treating the condition.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Lasix, Clopidogrel/ Aspirin, beta blockers
preferred anti anxiety premedication for fiesty cats coming into the veterinary clinic?
Gabapentin. 10 mg/kg for pain management. higher doses 20-30 mg/kg can be used for sedation/ sudden phobic episodes
what does FNA stand for? What are we looking for?
Fine Needle Aspirate, looks for cells that represent a lesion or mass. Easier than a true tissue biopsy and can be done bedside. Cellular sample only- no tissue.
What is Tonometry? How do we check it @ QAAC?
Eye pressure test- using the tonometer
what is the term used to surgically create an incision into the ear drum to remove fluid / infection behind the ear drum?
myringotomy
Drug of choice to remove fluid from the lungs in CHF patients?
Furosemide/ Lasix
Why do we monitor blood levels so closely for patients on phenobarbital?
can lead to liver/disease/failure and also develop CBC abnormalities. PErferablly perform CBC with chemistry. At times if Liver values elevations appreciated- can perform Bile acids to ensure liver function appropriate.
What does DTM stand for? What does it test for?
Dermatophyte Test medium. Test for ringworm.
another bedside tests- woods lamp- microsoprum Canis can illuminate in 50% of cases
What drug do we NEVER put in an eye when there is an ocular ulcer?
Steroids- always check if we are sending home neopolybac or neopolydex
what ear medication do we carry that also can treat ear mites?
Tresaderm
pimobendan / vetmedin has 2 main functions. What are they?
Helps increase contractility and dilates blood vessels
This is the only FDA approved oral noise phobia medication available for dogs. it also can be used as a premedication for higher FAS dogs.
Sileo- dexmedetomidine
what is microsporum Canis?
Ringworm, affects dogs and cats. other species of ringworm- trichophyton, gypseum
What is the correct order to follow when performing the following tests during a thorough eye exam? AND WHY
Tonometry
Schirmer tear test
Fluorescein stain
STT
fluorescein stain
Tonometry
What ear medication is safe to use when there is a ruptured ear drum?
Baytril (enrofloxacin)
how does atropine affect the heart?
Emergency drug that can be given intramuscularly for an actively seizing dog?
Midazolam
Can't give Diazepam IM- only IV.