Anatomy and Physiology
This organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine.
What is the kidney?
This is the reversal agent for midazolam.
This bacterial disease, which can affect the liver and kidneys of dogs, is spread through contaminated water or urine.
What is leptospirosis?
This life-saving procedure, often performed during cardiac arrest, involves chest compressions and ventilation.
What is CPR?
This class of drugs, such as meloxicam, is commonly used to control inflammation and pain in animal.
What are NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)?
The largest bone in the animal's body, located in the hind leg.
What is the femur?
This medication may cause esophageal ulcers in animals if it gets stuck in the esophagus.
What is doxycyline?
This gastrointestinal disease, caused by a virus, results in severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration in puppies.
What is parvovirus?
This term describes an abnormally high body temperature, often seen in heat stroke.
What is hyperthermia?
This is the reversal agent for the alpha-2 agonist sedative, dexmedetomidine.
What is atipamezole?
These are the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
What are arteries?
This class of drugs, such as furosemide, helps remove excess fluid by increasing urine production.
What is a diuretic?
This condition, common in older dogs (but can rarely be seen in cats), involves a tumor on the adrenal gland or pituitary gland and leads to excessive production of cortisol.
What is Cushing's disease?
What is cyanosis?
This term refers to rapid heart rate under anesthesia, which could indicate light anesthesia or pain.
What is tachycardia?
The process by which red blood cells are broken down in the spleen and liver is this.
What is the hemolysis?
The amount of medication to be given, usually based on weight, is known as this.
What is the dose?
This autoimmune disease in dogs causes the destruction of red blood cells, leading to severe anemia.
What is immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)?
This emergency condition, often seen after blunt trauma, is characterized by free air in the chest cavity causing lung collapse.
What is a pneumothorax?
This type of local anesthetic is injection near the spine to block sensation from the lower body, often used in labor or certain surgeries.
What is an epidural?
The primary muscle used for respiration in mammals.
What is the diaphragm?
This is the name of the process by which the body chemically alters drugs, primarily in the liver.
What is metabolism?
This condition, common in deep-chested dogs, is characterized by a twisted stomach and requires immediate surgery.
What is gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)?
This emergency condition, characterized by unregulated bleeding and clotting, can occur due to severe infections, trauma, or pancreatitis.
What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
This reflex, tested by touching the corner of the eye, is used to monitor anesthetic depth in small animals.
What is the palpebral reflex?