Blood work
Name all 5 white blood cells
What are: Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils?
Dilated stomach from food or gas that rotates on its axis
What is gastric dilatation volvulus?
This toxin is a sugar substitute. Patient presents with vomiting, weakness, seizures, etc.
What is xylitol?
Rather than using an antibiotic, this is commonly prescribed to treat diarrhea on an outpatient basis
What are probiotics?
Suggested surgery after a male feline has presented for multiple urinary obstructions
What is a perineal urethrostomy surgery?
Performing a CBC or hematocrit can help diagnose this condition described as a decreased number of red blood cells in circulation
What is anemia?
This emergency can be caused by severe dehydration or blood loss
What is hypovolemic shock?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: If the seeds or fronds of this plant is consumed it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, polydipsia, jaundice, etc.
What is a sago palm?
Reversal for opioids
What is Naloxone?
This surgery is a soft-tissue procedure that improves breathing in dogs and cats with short noses.
What is a BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome) surgery?
Red blood cell name
What is an Erythrocyte?
A severe allergic reaction that can be life threatening
What is anaphylactic shock?
This ingredient in canine monthly flea/tick preventatives causes tremors and ptyalism in our feline patients if applied or consumed
What is pyrethrin or permethrin?
Furosemide drug class
What is a loop diuretic?
What are metzenbaum scissors?
When the doctor asks for us to check coags, we are measuring this. You will need a sodium citrate tube
What is a PT (prothrombin) and aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) test?
This fungicidal toxin found in avocado fruits, stems, leaves or pits causes GI distress and heart problems in reptiles, birds, rabbits, ruminants, etc.
What is persin?
Reversal for benzodiazepines
What is flumazenil?
A ratcheted-finger needle holder used for holding needles and cutting sutures within the same instrument
What are Olsen Hegar Needle Holders?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Two patterns you can view under a microscope with a blood drop from an anemic patient and a drop of saline
What are rouleaux or agglutination?
a serious condition in rabbits that occurs when their digestive tract slows or stops
What is GI (gastrointestinal) stasis?
A toxic substance found in mushrooms that can cause liver and kidney failures. Vomiting, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, coagulopathy can occur.
What is amanitin?
Dexmedetomidine drug class
What is an alpha-2 agonist?
Surgical procedures that are often performed together to remove damaged or diseased tissue and attach remaining ends together
What is resection and anastomosis?