Common Medications
This oral medication is commonly used for patients experiencing localized pain and can also be used as an anti-anxiety medication. This medication is known to cause sedative effects.
What is gabapentin.
What anatomical structure must be included when taking thoracic and abdominal radiographs?
What is The Diaphragm.
When collecting blood from a patient, which tube would receive a sample first and what is the minimum amount of blood that the tube will need to contain?
1. Lavender (Purple) Top Tube (EDTA whole blood)
2. At least 1 ml
Who is the owner and founder of UrgentVet?
What platform would you use to submit PTO requests?
What is ADP or WIW.
A 1 year old spayed canine patient comes in for excessive itching due to underlying environmental allergies. The itching has been so severe that she now has a secondary bacterial infection on the skin. The doctor decides she wants to prescribe a 10 day course of oral antibiotics as well as an oral allergy control medication. Which medications did the doctor most likely prescribe?
What is Cefpodoxime (antibiotic) and Apoquel (allergy control).
What items are needed for a standard clip and clean? All items must be listed for credit.
1. Clippers 2. Sterile Lube
3. Gloves 4. Diluted Chlorhex scrub/solution
5. Curved Tip syringe 6. Gauze
What kind of oil, if any, should be used to read a skin-scrape cytology?
What is mineral oil.
What type of cases does UrgentVet treat?
What is Non-life threatening emergencies.
A 20lbs female intact pug came in for a quality of life exam. What size IVC would be the best fit?
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. It should be given on an empty stomach.
When monitoring an anesthetized/sedated patient, what vitals are being assessed?
What is...
1. Heart rate/ECG 2. Respiratory rate
3. Temperature 4. Spo2
5. Etco2 6. Blood pressure
What instrument is used to determine the specific gravity of urine as well as the total protein in a serum sample.
What is a Refractometer.
What is UrgentVet-Belmont's contact information? (phone #, email, physical address)
What is (704) 825-8868, UVB@americanveterinarygroup.com, 600 Park St Unit A, Belmont, NC 28012
A 25lb dog comes in for limping, the doctor prescribes a Rimadyl injectable to be given. What are the 12-hour dose and the 24-hour dose?
0.5ml (12-hour dose)
1ml (24-hours dose)
A 3year old neutered canine presented for keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is prescribed a medication (with all factors considered) that promotes conjunctival and corneal health, reduces inflammation, increases tear production and contains a sterile formulation that reduces the risk of irritation or secondary infection. Which medication did the doctor prescribe?
What is Optimmune (0.2% cyclosporine, USP Ophthalmic Ointment).
What is the proper way(s) to measure a patient's ET tube when prepping for intubation?
What is...
1.measure the correct insertion length by placing the bevel end of the ET tube at the patents inlet and up to the end of its muzzle.
2. measure the diameter by placing the bevel of the ET tube in between the patients nostrils.
When preparing to run a chemistry/lyte panel in the idexx catalyst machine, which slide would be ran first?
What is the Lyte panel.
In which states can you find established/upcoming clinics?
What is the proper PPE when handling a parvo patient? List ALL items.
What is Gloves, Yellow Gown, Booties.
What emergency drugs are in the UrgentVet crash box?
What are..
Epinephrine 1mg/ml
and
Atropine Sulfate 0.54mg/mg
IM injections are administered in the thigh muscles of the hind limb. Caution must be used to avoid injury to the ______, which is located in close proximity to the femur.
What is the sciatic nerve.
What is the correct way to transfer blood from a syringe into a Red Top Tube? How long should the blood sit in the tube prior to centrifugation?
1. Insert the needle in the top of the tube and allow the blood to freely flow from syringe, avoid pushing down on the syringe to avoid destruction of cells.
2. What is 10-15mins
What city was the first UrgentVet established?
Where is Belmont, NC.
A 75lb dog named Portia comes in and the doctor orders up Cerenia. How much cerenia would Portia get?
What is 3.4mls