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Parasites and Vaccines
Nursing
100
A general terms for a substance, when ingested, supports life by giving energy
What is a nutrient?
100
Commonly affects dogs the size of a cocker spaniel or larger
What is DCM
100
This agent causes kennel cough
What is Bordatella bronchiseptica
100
This parasite, common in dogs, can infect the human eye
What is roundworm
100
A "comatose" or "sedated" is one of these
What is a level of conciousness
200
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
What is an energy producing nutrient?
200
A condition which may cause staining of the fur near the eyes
What is epiphora
200
This condition may occur in very large breed dogs who ate too much, too fast, and exercised right after
What is GDV
200
This parasite's larvae can pass directly through and live in human skin
What is hookworm
200
This can cause predisposition to hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and sepsis in puppies
What is low birth weight
300
Water, vitamins, and minerals
What are non energy producing nutrients
300
A clotting disorder that affects doberman pinschers
What is vWD
300
This metabolic/endocrine disease may cause rapid weight loss despite ravenous eating
What is hyperthyroidism
300
This parasite looks like a smiley face under the microscope
What is Giardia
300
Improper cleaning of an animal and/or laying on any side for too long can cause this
What is a decubital ulcer
400
An amino acid critical to the survival of cats
What is taurine
400
A condition whereupon an epileptic episode lasts for more than 5 minutes
What is status epilepticus
400
This condition is an emergency infection of the uterus
What is pyometra
400
Puppies and kittens receive this immune defense substance from their mother's colostrum
What are antibodies
400
This must be changed no more than every 72 hours, unless it is a central line one.
What is an IV catheter
500
The most preferred route of feeding a hospitalized patient
What is the enteral route (orally if possible)
500
A parasite which is shed in the feces of cats and may cause abortion in pregnant women
What is toxoplasmosis (toxoplamsa gondii)
500
This is the most common tumor of the bone
What is osteosarcoma
500
Vaccination against this virus is mandatory according to state and federal law
What is Rabies
500
The most accurate way to measure blood pressure
What is direct, via a catheter.