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what is the medical term for a prolapsed eye?
proptosis
a ___________ is defined as an opacity of the lens or the lens capsule
cataract
what is the name of the malignant disease that commonly effects the eyelids of white, non-pigmented cats
squamous cell carcinoma
using the proper medical terminology describe a normal pupillary light reflex test and tell me what is looks like... a. what do you see b/ what is it called?
a. pupil that light is shined into constricts as does the opposite pupil b. positive direct & positive indirect
what two things does a flourescein stain test indicate
corneal abrasions and whether or not the nasolacrimal duct is patent
besides bordatella bronchiseptica what two other organisms are found in the kennel cough vaccine
hepatitis and parainfluenza
the rabies vaccine is given after 16 weeks of age to prevent what?
maternal interference
please tell me two potential causes of vaccine failure
age and stress
what are the four organisms that are present in the Feline combination vaccine
submandibular, prescapular, inguinal, axillary and popliteal
what is the treatment recommendation for immediate hypersensitivity reactions
antihistamine
what chemical is released during an immediate hypersensitivity reaction
histamine
name a complication that may occur when performing a thoracocentesis
infection
name a vaccine that is given via the IN route of administration
Bordatella vaccine
what is one therapeutic indication for an intraperitoneal injection?
lavage
what is the name of the structure that may be injured when administering a drug intramuscular in the hamstring muscle?
sciatic nerve
what are the two routes that Epinephrine is administered to resuscitate a patient
intracardiac & ET tube
what group of muscles is commonly used in cattle for IM injections
triceps
____________ is defined as the chemical alteration of a drug in the body. This reaction produces metabolites that may be more or less active than the parent drug
biotransformation
what are the three commonly used sites for SQ injections
scruff, lateral thorax and flank
name two of the possible four sites used for intraosseous injection
tibial crest and wing of the ilium
where is cerbrospinal fluid found
subarachnoid space
what are two methods to verify proper placement of an orogastric tube
feel for two tubes and radiograph
what is one factor that may change an animals DER
reproduction & lactation
what abnormality may occur with a nutrient excess of NaCl
heart failure
what abnormality may occur with a nutrient excess of protein
kidney disease
what is an example of therapeutic pet food?
science diet kd
what type of pet food is useful as a nutritional aid for dogs and cats with a specific disease condition
therapeutic
what is an example of a tissue that is more likely to produce free radicals?
heart
which fat-soluble vitamin is essential in the blood clotting cascade
vitamin K
name the essential amino acid that, if deficient, cases blindness in cats
taurine
please name the three non-energy producing nutrients
