I need to look good
Why is it important for veterinary assistants to understand dermatologic products like DOUXO® S3 when educating clients?
To reinforce proper use, expectations, and compliance
What feeding method in cats can increase engagement and satiety?
Feeding puzzles
What bedding, used for horses, can be a cause of LAMINITIS?
Black Walnut shavings
What is a sign of inflammation?
Erythema (redness)
Swelling
Warmth/Increased temperature
Discomfort
When should a pet’s diet be changed?
Only when necessary and after careful consideration of nutritional requirements
Which IS NOT a parenteral route of administration?
NPO
PO
AU
IE
To reinforce proper use, expectations, and compliance
Redness and warm to the touch
Record other subjective questions not relating to the presenting complaint
Strong or unfamiliar smells can increase stress and fear responses
This organization tests pet foods: provides a resource to formulate uniform and equitable regulations and policies.
Association of American Feed Control Officials
Which factor most directly contributes to recurrent bacterial skin infections in dogs and cats?
Failure to address the underlying skin barrier dysfunction
In general, how many days should be allowed for diet changes in canine and feline patients?
5-7 days
When should the cages of immunocompromised patients be cleaned?
Before general cleaning of the nursing ward(s)
Which is not a grooming tool?
Stiff Metal Brush
Fear Free uses a scoring system to assess fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in canine patients. What is the name of the scale?
Fear Free Assessment Scale
Which large animal’s urine specimen can usually be easily obtained with just a specimen cup and a pinch of the nose?
Sheep
The ambient temperature in the veterinary environment should be kept at 70°F to 102°F
False
What are the three most common routes of administering medications (IH)?
Topically
Orally
Parenterally
Before applying otic medication, which step is most important according to proper grooming and nursing procedures?
Confirm the tympanic membrane is intact
Poor hoof care can lead to what disease in horses?
Thrush
What is the destruction of microorganisms and their toxins called?
disinfection
When documenting a history, the veterinary assistant should?
Record other subjective questions not relating to the presenting complaint
Cocci and Rods are the two most common types of bacteria found on skin and ear cytology?
True
A castrated male porcine?
Barrow
What agent is used to reduce the number of organisms to a safe level?
sanitizer
How should horses be approached?
From the front and slightly to the left
What term describes an infection that is acquired in the hospital?
nosocomial
Which is the most common site for venipuncture in cattle?
Coccygeal vein (the tail)
MATCH THE CORRECT NAME WITH ITS GENDER IDENTIFICATION
Young sheep
Intact adult male porcine
Castrated adult male horse
Young horse
Meat from sheep
Castrated adult male goat
Castrated male cow
Mature male goat
Young porcine that has NOT farrowed
Adult, female sheep
I can't do all the work. Look in your textbook for Large Animals
Rolling or flipping a horse over onto its back can lead to?
GVD