Baby Animal
What is a baby dog called?
Puppy
When answering the phone, what are the two most important pieces of information we provide when answering the call?
Where they are calling, and who they are speaking with.
What does the acronym “DA2PP” stand for in dogs?
Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza
A 10 lb cat needs 5 mg/kg of an antibiotic once daily. How many mg should the cat get?
22.7 mg
This dial controls how much anesthetic gas the patient receives.
Vaporizer
What is a baby cat called?
Kitten
You have received a phone call from a new client who just moved to town. They want to establish care for their pet. You have completed the client account and added the pet. What should be collected before they arrive for their appointment?
Previous medical records
True or False: Rabies is considered a core vaccine for both cats and dogs.
True
A dog needs 1 tablet every 12 hours for 14 days. How many tablets total will be dispensed?
28 tablets
This monitoring tool displays the heart’s electrical activity on a screen.
ECG / EKG
What is a baby rabbit called?
Kit or Kitten
A client asks for a payment plan. What is our response?
Unfortunately, we do not offer in-house financing; however, we do accept Care Credit and Scratchpay.
At what age do puppies and kittens usually start their initial vaccine series?
Around 6–8 weeks old
A 25 kg dog is prescribed fluids at 80 mL/kg/day. How many total mL of fluids per day?
2,000
This part absorbs exhaled carbon dioxide from the patient’s breath.
CO₂ absorber / soda lime canister / scavenger system
A baby horse is called this.
A Foal
A client has requested a refill of their pet's prescription. This pet was last seen by the doctor 18 months ago. True or False: A callback is put in for the medical team.
False
Name one non-core vaccine for dogs OR cats.
Dogs – Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Influenza; Cats – FeLV, FIV, Chlamydia, etc
A medication is dosed at 2 mL per 10 lbs. How many mL should a 45 lb dog receive?
9 mL
If you notice the rebreathing bag is not inflating, name one possible cause.
Empty oxygen tank, leak in circuit, pop-off valve closed, improper flow rate — any correct answer earns points.
What is a baby ferret called?
Once the records are received you must!
Attach record, and update reminders.
A 16-week-old puppy has had vaccines at 8 and 12 weeks. What vaccine is required again at 16 weeks, even if they’re “up-to-date”?
Rabies — legally required, and final DA2PP booster is also given at this time
You have a 30 lb dog that needs 0.5 mg/kg of a medication. The drug comes in a concentration of 2 mg/mL. How many mL do you give?
3.4 mL
This injectable medication is often used to induce anesthesia before intubation.
Propofol / Alfaxalone