Anatomy and physiology
This organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
What is the kidney?
This class of drugs is used to reduce inflammation and pain
What are NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)?
This is the first step in preparing an animal for surgery. Typically done by the owner.
What is pre-surgical fasting
This diagnostic tool uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues.
What is ultrasound?
This is the first thing you should do if a pet is in respiratory distress.
What is ensure the airway is clear?
The normal heart rate for a dog is typically between 60-160 beats per minute, depending on size. This is the primary organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
This drug is commonly used as a sedative in veterinary medicine, and is known as a tranquilizer.
What is acepromazine?
This type of suture material is absorbed by the body over time and does not need to be removed.
What is absorbable suture?
This imaging modality uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of internal body structures.
What is MRI?
This is the primary method of providing fluids to a dehydrated animal in an emergency situation.
What is IV fluid administration?
This organ is responsible for the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the body.
What are the lungs?
This medication is commonly used to prevent and treat heartworm infection in dogs.
What is ivermectin?
This monitoring device is essential for measuring the level of carbon dioxide in a patient’s exhaled breath during anesthesia.
What is a capnograph?
This imaging technique uses x-rays to view fractures and bone abnormalities.
What is radiography?
This condition is a medical emergency characterized by a sudden drop in body temperature below 95°F (35°C).
What is hypothermia?
This part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
What is the hypothalamus?
This drug is commonly used to control seizures in animals
What is phenobarbital?
This anesthetic agent is commonly used for induction because of its rapid onset and short duration.
What is propofol?
This type of contrast medium is injected into the bloodstream for use during CT scans to improve the visibility of blood vessels.
What is iodine-based contrast agent?
This type of shock is caused by an allergic reaction that leads to a severe drop in blood pressure.
This bone is located in the upper front part of the leg in quadrupeds and is considered the largest bone in the body.
What is the femur?
This class of antibiotics is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and is commonly used for soft tissue infections.
What are cephalosporins?
This is a potential complication of general anesthesia characterized by low blood pressure and decreased blood flow to vital organs.
What is hypotension?
This imaging technique provides a 3D image of the body and is often used to diagnose cancers or evaluate soft tissues.
What is a CT scan?
In a canine patient with a suspected gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), this is the most common clinical sign.
What is distended abdomen or "bloated" appearance?