Surgery & Wound Care
Q: This type of suture pattern is commonly used to close skin in dogs and cats.
A: What is simple interrupted?
A: What is simple interrupted?
Q: This viral disease in dogs causes vomiting, diarrhea, and leukopenia.
A: What is canine parvovirus?
Q: The outermost layer of the tooth is called this.
A: What is enamel?
Q: Puppies and kittens require this macronutrient at higher levels than adults.
A: What is protein?
Q: This type of fluid is typically used first in shock resuscitation for dogs and cats.
A: What are isotonic crystalloids (e.g., LRS, 0.9% saline)?
Q: This instrument is used to grasp tissue without causing trauma.
A: What is a tissue forceps (e.g., Adson or Brown)?
Q: This bacterial infection can cause coughing and is part of the “kennel cough” complex.
A: What is Bordetella bronchiseptica?
Q: This dental disease is caused by accumulation of plaque and tartar.
A: What is periodontal disease?
Q: This condition results from feeding an improper calcium:phosphorus ratio.
A: What is metabolic bone disease?
Q: This drug is commonly given during anaphylactic reactions to reverse severe hypotension and bronchoconstriction.
A: What is epinephrine?
Q: This is the correct term for partial separation of a surgical incision after healing has begun.
A: What is dehiscence?
Q: Rabies affects this part of the nervous system and is always fatal once symptoms appear.
A: What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
Q: This tool is used to remove calculus above the gumline.
A: What is a scaler?
Q: This type of diet is designed to support joint health.
A: What is a therapeutic or prescription diet with glucosamine/chondroitin?
Q: This colloid solution is used to increase oncotic pressure in critically ill patients.
A: What are synthetic colloids (e.g., hetastarch) or natural colloids (e.g., plasma)?
Q: During anesthesia, a sudden drop in end-tidal CO₂ may indicate this problem.
A: What is accidental disconnection or apnea?
Q: This bacterial disease is transmitted via contaminated water and can cause renal failure in dogs.
A: What is Leptospira spp.?
Q: Tooth extraction in veterinary patients is usually performed under this condition.
A: What is general anesthesia?
Q: Feeding a dog a diet formulated for cats can lead to this condition due to excess protein and minerals.
A: What is nutritional imbalance or kidney strain?
Q: When a patient is hypoglycemic and unconscious, this type of therapy may be administered rapidly.
A: What is IV dextrose?
Q: A sterile surgical field should be maintained by wearing this.
A: What is sterile gloves, gown, and mask?
A: What is sterile gloves, gown, and mask?
Q: The therapeutic index describes the relationship between these two values.
A: What is the toxic dose and the effective dose?
Q: This term describes inflammation of the gums.
A: What is gingivitis?
Q: This nutrient is required in trace amounts but is essential for thyroid hormone production.
A: What is iodine?
Q: This vasopressor drug may be used in critically ill patients to support blood pressure when fluids alone are insufficient.
A: What is dopamine or norepinephrine?