Tech Math
If Dr. Pinzon orders up 300mg of Clindamycin for a patient to be given twice daily for 14 days, how many capsules should you dispense based on the concentrations of Clindamycin that we carry?
2 caps PO BID for 14 days...
56 capsules
This is the medical term for having a sensitivity to pain.
ALGESIA
A 1 yo FS GSD presents for excessively biting the area at the base of her tail and around the top of her pelvis. Upon examination, there is a significant amount of missing hair in this area and the skin underneath is very inflamed. She is not on any flea prevention however, no fleas have been found on her.
Flea Allergic Dermatitis
This medication is oral prescribed if ulcerations are observed in the mouth or GI tract or if we are worried about possible ulcerations. (It SHOULD be given 1 hour prior to any food or medications).
Sucralfate
A 5 yo MN DSH is diagnosed with IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia). His Chemistry values are all WNL and is prescribed 21 days worth of Prednisone and a recheck is scheduled to repeat his PCV in the near future.
UUMMM...
1) Cats are not prescribed Prednisone because they cannot metabolize it
**Fun Fact:**
Cats have naturally low levels of Glutathione (a enzyme essential in the metabolization of Prednisone into PrednisoLONE.
Toby presents for limping on his back right leg that looks to be at a very improper angle... Dr. Pinzon decides to prescribe a Buprenorphine injection for his pain. The concentration of this Buprenorphine is 0.6mg/mL and the patient needs a total of 0.45mg. How many mLs should you draw up?
0.75mLs
This term describes the image produced by an ultrasound examination of the heart.
ECHOCARDIOGRAM
Dobby, a 2 yo MN blue nosed Pitbull, presents for shaking his head excessively, scratching his ears and rubbing his head on the ground. He has a history of allergies and upon presentation, there is dark and foul smelling discharge from both ears and inflammation that only effects the outer ear canal.
What is the MEDICAL TERM for this pet's condition?
Otitis Externa
This medication, is prescribed for pain and inflammation in cats ONLY for 3 days.
Onsior
Sucralfate is an effective Pepcid used in vomiting cases to decrease nausea and promote gastric motility.
UUMMM ACTUALLY...
1) Sucralfate is a GI protectant
2) It is used to protect the GI lining from future and existing mechanical or chemical ulcerations.
Taco presents for vomiting. If the Cerenia dosage is 1mg/kg, how many mLs should a 25Lb pet receive?
1.1mLs
This term describes the when a pet has an excess number of digits on the front paws (especially cats)
POLYDACTYLY
Betsy, a 10 yo FS Shih-Tzu presents for sudden weight loss despite being morbidly obese, lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, and PU/PD.
Please give the PROPER MEDICAL NAME of this disorder
Diabetes Mellitus
This medication is known as an inodilator (helps to improve the hearts ability to pump) and is commonly prescribed to patients in Congestive Heart Failure.
PROPER MEDICATION NAME ONLY PLEASE
Pimobendan
Hypothyroidism which commonly known to be developed by senior and geriatric cats is commonly treated with Felimazole.
UUMMM ACTUALLY...
1) Hyperthyroidism is treated with Felimazole
or
2) Hypothyroidism is uncommon in cats
If Dr. Evers prescribes a canine patient Prednisone 10mg tablets: 1/2 tablet BID for 3 days, 1/2 tablet SID for 3 days and 1/4 tablet SID for 3 days, how many tablets should you dispensed?
6 tablets (NO CUTTING TABLETS IN HOUSE)
3 tablets for the 1st 3 days
1.5 for the next 3 days
0.75 total for the last 3 days.
3 + 1.5 + 0.75 = 5.25 -> 6 tablets
This is the major muscle located below the lungs and is primarily involved in respiration.
DIAPHRAGM
Fish, a 3yo MN indoor/outdoor DSH presents for squinting, irritation, and unilateral tearing since he came inside last night. Upon closer examination an injury to the eye can be observed and the eye tissue appears as though it is peeling away from the eye around the ulcer.
(Bonus 100pts if you spell it correctly)
Indolent Ulcer
This medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat severe anxiety in cats.
Fluoxetine
An approximately 6 month old kitten presents for its first set of kitten vaccinations. The pet already received its first FVRCP vaccination at 6 weeks old and only needs a booster to be considered fully vaccinated.
UMMM actually... (Must get at least 2/3)
1) Vaccinations prior to 8 weeks of age are inefficacious (not effective).
2) The vaccination was given outside of the 3-4 week range to receive a booster.
3) The pet still needs it RV before it can be considered fully vaccinated.
Dr. Pinzon prescribes Enrofloxacin to a patient post-op from a severe dog attack. He wants it diluted to a 1:10 ratio and given over 30 minutes. If he wants 5.0mLs of Enrofloxacin given total.
1) How many mLs of NaCl do you use to dilute the Enro?
2) What fluid rate do you set in order to give the full volume over the necessary period of time?
1) 50mLs
2) 110 mLs/hr
This is a type of white blood cell that is known for its pink stain under the microscope, for helping the body to fight multicellular parasites, and releasing histamines during allergic reactions.
EOSINOPHIL
Turkey, a 2yo Great Pyrenees is presenting for being kicked by a horse in the chest today. Upon presentation, Turkey is cyanotic, coughing, and has rapid and shallow breaths and his chest is very painful upon palpation.
(100 bonus points if you can spell it)
Tension Pneumothorax
This medication is used in cases where pets are incredibly severe pain. It is available in pill, injectable, and transdermal form and when you are drawing up the injectable suspension of this medication, you must wear gloves as the injectable liquid can be absorbed through human skin as well.
Fentanyl
Marty, a 2 yo MN Labrador retriever is fully vaccinated and presents with a wet and productive cough. Kennel cough is ruled out as a possible diagnoses.
UUMMM ACTUALLY...
1) Vaccination does not mean that a dog cannot contract the disease that it is being vaccinated for.
They prep and prime the immune system so that if the pathogen is encountered, the pet will either not get sick or have less severe symptoms.