Medical Terminology
Preventions
Emergencies
Parasites
Vaccines
100

The abbreviation TPR stands for these three vital signs

Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

100

How often does the American Heartworm Society recommend heartworm testing (regardless of consistent heartworm prevention administration)?

Annualy

100

Pale or white gums may indicate this serious problem

Shock or significant blood loss

100

What makes the secondary screwworm so bad?

It can cause wounds to become much worse by eating living tissue

100

The state of Texas requires all cats and dogs to be vaccinated for Rabies by the age of

4 months

200

What is the veterinary medicine equivalent of an autopsy?

Necropsy

200

What does Simparica Trio protect against?

Heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, fleas, ticks

200

How quickly can heatstroke happen in dogs?

15-30 minutes

200

What disease is transmitted by kissing bugs?

Chagas (Trypanosoma cruzi parasite)

200

Which vaccine is required for any canine/feline having a tech appointment performed (NT, etc.)?

Rabies

300

What is the medical abbreviation for twice a day?

BID

300

What is the injectable flea and tick prevention called?

Bravecto Quantum

300

This ingredient found in sugar free gum can cause low blood sugar, seizures, and liver failure when ingested by dogs.

Xylitol

300

A client calls shocked that her pet’s fecal came back negative as she has been seeing small rice shaped worms in her pet’s stool. What parasite do you suspect she is seeing? (Bonus points if you know why it’s not showing up on the fecal!)

Tapeworms (Proglottid must be broken for tapeworms to be seen)

300

What age do we start vaccinating for Rattlesnake?

6 months

400

If a disease is zoonotic, what does this imply?

Transmissible from animals to people

400

This heartworm, flea, tick prevention can also be used for treatment and control of ear mites.

Revolution Plus

400

A bloated, unproductive retching dog may be experiencing this life-threatening condition.

GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus)

400

What kind of fleas will attach in one place on a dog or a cat (but more commonly on birds)?

Stick tight fleas

400

What does FVRCP stand for?

Feline viral rhinotracheitis calicivirus panleukopenia

500

What is the medical term for excessive drinking?

Polydipsia

500

This flea medication begins killing fleas within 30 minutes and only lasts for 24 hours.

Capstar

500

What can you give cats over the counter to induce vomiting?

Nothing

500

Which commonly seen intestinal parasites found in dogs/cats are zoonotic?

Hookworms, roundworms (giardia & coccidia are potentially but rare)

500

What does DHLPP stand for?

Distemper hepatitis leptospirosis parainfluenza parvovirus