Terminology
What does TPR stand for?
Temperature, pulse, and respiration (respiratory rate)
What is the largest long bone in the hind limb called?
Femur
What 4 diseases does a 4DX SNAP test for?
Heartworm
Lyme
Ehrlichia
Anaplasma
What does “2 cap PO TID 28 #168” mean?
Two capsules by mouth three times daily for 28 days, dispense a quantity of 168
Rex Harrison, Eddie Murphy, and Robert Downey Jr. have all portrayed which fictional veterinarian in movies?
Dr. Doolittle
The term “Analgesia” is more colloquially known as what?
Pain control
What is the proper name for the upper jaw
Maxilla
What “A” disease can occur in dogs and cats as well as humans, in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones naturally
Addison’s Disease
What “G” drug is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat osteoarthritis in dogs? The drug is manufactured by Elanco?
Galliprant
An intact female cat is called what?
(Same concept of intact male deer are called Bucks)
✨Queens✨💅
“Thrombocyte” is the proper name for what more commonly known cell?
Platelet
What is the organ in a bird that temporarily stores food prior to digestion?
The crop
How long does it take for a heart worm to reach adulthood/sexual maturity?
6 months
What class of drug is known for its effects of impressive analgesia, moderate sedation, and constipation?
Opioids
What local PA wildlife is the only mammal incapable of contracting Rabies?
Opossums
what “N“ word is the term used to describe rapid, uncontrolled horizontal movement of the eyes. This phenomenon is often seen with seizures and vestibular disease.
Nystagmus
In ruminant animals, the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum are the four compartments of what organ?
The stomach
Left sided heart failure can cause fluid accumulation to what part of the body?
Abdomen and extremities
What drug class does Valium/diazapam and Midazolam fall under?
Benzodiazepines
What canine species naturally possesses a blue tongue without being cyanotic.
Chow Chows
The larval stage of heartworm are called what?
Dirofilaria Immitis
What are the names of all 5 WBCs
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
What is the scientific name of the microbe that causes Lyme disease?
Borrelia Burgdorferi
What drug is the most effective emetic in cats?
Dexmeditomadine aka Dexdomitor
What are the 2 most common urinary crystals observed in dogs and cats?
Calcium oxalate and Struvite