Acronyms
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Acronym for a normal Mentation

BAR(bright alert responsive)

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The term used to describe the surgical removal of part or all of an animals reproductive system

What is Spay/Neuter

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The largest internal organ in the body of most animals?

What is the liver?

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Used to describe an animal that is unable to produce offspring

What is sterile or infertile

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This term refers to efforts aimed at protecting and preserving endangered species and their natural habitats to prevent extinction.

What is conservation?

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What is the standardized test most U.S. veterinary technicians must take

VTNE

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What is the term for a surgery that involves securing the stomach lining to the abdominal cavity(common in large breed dogs)

Gastropexy

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This structure is the largest bone in the body and forms the upper part of the hind limb in mammals

What is the femur?

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This term refers to the complete surgical removal of the testicles in male animals

What is castration?

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This parasitic disease, spread by mosquitoes, primarily affects dogs and can lead to heart failure if left untreated.

What is heartworm disease?

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What is the acronym for Polyuria/Polydispia

PUPD

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What procedure is used to assess an animal’s neurological health by evaluating the function of the spinal cord and brain?

What is a neurologic exam or imaging study (MRI/CT)?

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The extra toe that is found on the inside of a dog's front leg

What is the dewclaw?

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This term refers to an inflammation of the liver, often caused by infections or toxins

What is hepatitis?

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This non-invasive diagnostic technique uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of soft tissues and organs, commonly used for heart and abdominal exams.

What is ultrasound?

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What us FLUTD

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

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During a physical exam, what is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy dog at rest?

What is 10-30 breaths per minute? (Rate can vary by size and age of the dog)

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The four digestive compartments in a cow's stomach

What is Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum and Abomasum

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This term refers to a condition of high blood pressure, which can affect the heart, kidneys, and other organs in animals

What is hypertension?

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This anxiolytic drug, commonly prescribed for pets with anxiety, works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain and is often used in the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs.

What is fluoxetine (Prozac)?

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Define OVH

ovariohysterectomy(spay)

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Definition of necropsy

What is the examination and dissection of a dead animal

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What bone is found in cats but not dogs

What is the scapula

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This condition involves the prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid, causing a red, swollen mass in the corner of the eye, commonly seen in dogs (Bulldogs and Cocker Spaniels)

What is cherry eye?

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This condition is an emergency in which an animal suffers from severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and hypotension, commonly due to diarrhea or vomiting.

What is hypovolemic shock?