medications
Why can't we give glucose SQ?
It can cause an abscess
what is the new term for HGE?
AHDS
What is ABCDE in emergency triage?
A: airway
B: breathing
C: cardiac
D: disability
E: exsanguination (bleeding) or e-collar
why do we have to secure a rabbits back legs?
they are prone to breaking their backs
elevated BUN and creat
What route should Diphenhydramine be given and why?
IM or SQ because IV can cause anaphylaxis and hypotension
3 stages of chocolate toxicity prior to death
GI, tachyarrhythmias, neuro
Two reasons for injected gums?
sepsis, heat stroke
What species requires pithing for euthanasia?
turtles/tortoises
pollakiuria means ??
frequent urination of small amounts
Which ear medication can be given when the TM is not visualized?
Baytril otic
Claro
Postatex
baytril otic
what do parvo puppies get severe leukopenia and GI signs?
parvo attacks rapidly dividing tissues including enterocytes of the intestines (GI signs) and bone marrow (bone marrow suppression)
temperature (hypothermia)
What BW value in a bunny may be indicative of a GI obstruction?
BG
Term for excessive tearing (watering) of the eyes
epiphora
What is N-acetylcysteine used for?
liver protectant
what disease can hyperthyroidism in cats mask?
what are the 3 main types of rat baits and what signs may you see?
1. cholecalciferol - renal failure, tissue mineralization
2. bromethalin - neuro
3. warafin - anti coagulant
Where can you NOT place an IO catheter or give injections in a bird and WHY?
The humerus because they are pneumatic bones (containing air sacs) and injecting fluid into it can cause them to drown.
what is opisthotonos? bonus if you act it out hehe
severe hyperextension and spasticity of neck, head, and spine
What medication may partially reverse a full mu opioid? Ex: what may partially reverse the sedative effects of methadone?
Top 2 causes of pericardial effusion in dogs?
1. Neoplasia
2. idiopathic
Ex: 10 y/o MN lab with no rDVM presents for lethargy. Pulses paradoxus and absent or dull heart sounds are noticed on exam. ECG shows electrans alternans. What do you think it going on?
pericardial effusion
What antibiotic class should never be given to a rodent and WHY? (guinea pig, hamster, rat, etc)
Aminogylcosides Ex: clindamycin
what composes triaditis?
IBD
cholangiohepatitis
pancreatitis