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What is contained in the DA2PPC shot?
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Distempter, Adenovirus 2, Parvo virus, Parainfluenza, Corona virus
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What is contained in the FVRCP shot?
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Feline viral rhinotracheitis, Calici virus, Panleukopenia
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What are some side effects of vaccines?
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Lethargy, fever, v/d, restlessness, pain at injection site or joints, abscesses, swelling, getting the disease.
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What is the face sheet?
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It's the white form in the animals file that. Vx are listed, as well as surgeries, etc. Wt. is tracked weekly.
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What shots do all cats get at school?
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Get a feline leukemia test, FVRCP, rabies and 2 fecals.
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What things do we do/give to all dogs at school?
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Heart worm test (occult & filter), DA2PPC, bordetella, rabies and 2 fecals.
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What does SOAP stand for?
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Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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What is in the S part of the SOAP?
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The clients complaint, basic observations of the animal (BAR, lethargic, etc.)
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What is in the O part of the SOAP?
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A full PE, test results (highlighted), how are they eating/drinking/BM/urinating?
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What is in the A part of the SOAP?
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A diagnosis, and general assessment.
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What is in the P part of the SOAP?
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What needs to be done - any Vx, tests, or treatments.
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What areas are included in the PE?
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Integument (skin), Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth & Throat, Lungs sounds, Heart (rate, rhythm, murmurs), Abdoment, Genitals, Rectum, Extremeties, Neck & Back, Neurological, Lymph Nodes
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What are normal cat TPRs?
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100-102.5*, 110-180bpm, 10-30rpm
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What are normal dog TPRs?
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100-102.5*, 70-130bp,
10-30rpm |
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What lymph nodes should you be able to palpate?
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Mandibular and Popliteal.
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What are all 5 of the lymph nodes?
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Mandibuliar, Axillary, Prescapular, Popliteal and Inguinal.
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What are 6 things to indicate on the integumentary system?
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Abnormal hair color, Texture of hair, Alopecia, Hydration, Ectoparasites, Skin lesions.
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What are 6 things to indicate regarding the animals general appearance?
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Overall appearance (anything not normal), Abnormal gait or pattern, Nutritional state, Temperament, Alertness, Grooming care.
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What are 6 things to indicate regarding the animals eyes?
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Eyelids (cherry eye, ectropian, entropion), discharge, conjunctive, sclera, cornea, lens
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What do you look at when checking their ears?
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The pinna (scratches, swelling, hair loss, pain), canal (discharge, redness, swelling, odor), otoscopic exam (ear mites, bacteria, yeast).
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What to you check for when examining the mouth and throat?
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Jaw alignment, MM (color, CRT, lesions), Teeth (missing, broken, tartar, baby).
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What do you check for when examining the neck and back?
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Palpate soft tissues for swelling, discomfort; neck movement; palpate spine; check for gross deformities (sway back, kinked tail).
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What 5 things should you check when examining the thorax, heart and lungs?
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Palpate ribs, auscultation, HR,Pulse, Heart rhythm, Respirations.
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When checking the heart check for the following:
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Sinus arrhythmia (normal in dogs), Murmurs, Muffled heart sounds & Arrhythmias
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What should you note when checking the animals respiration?
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Dyspnea, Tachypnea, respiratory sounds and coughing.
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What should you examine when looking at the abdomen?
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Swelling, growth or pain, check the mammary glands, check for firm masses in the abdomen, & feel for kidneys, intestines and bladder.
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Note the following when checking the genitals:
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Swelling or discharge from vulva, spay incision, intact or castrated, cryptorchid (testicles not dropped), examine penis for discharge & color, extrude penis.
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What should you check for around the perianal area?
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Check for fecal mats, hot spots, parasites, anal sacs.
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Check the following on their extremities:
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Feets (nail, pads, webs), bones, joints (range of motion), muscle mass eveness, any loss of mobility.
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What neurological tests should you do?
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Righting reflex, Sensory (sight & sound).
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What is the standard dose for Vx?
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1 ml.
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How long does it usually take for a Vx to be effective?
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2-4 weeks.
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Should you give all animals all Vxs?
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No, some don't need certain ones (Lymes, Feline Leukemia)
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What are some things that can intefere with a Vx?
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The health of the animal, improper handling, maternal antibodies.
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When can you start Vx an animal?
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At 6 weeks with boosters in 3-4 weeks. Rabies they need to be 16 weeks old.
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Where do you give the cats FVRCP Vx?
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SQ in the Right distal brachial (shoulder), booster in 3 wks, then 1 year.
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Where do you give the Feleuk Vx?
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SQ Left distal hind leg, booster in 3 weeks, then 1 yr. Only if test comes back negative.
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Where do you give rabies in cats?
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SQ Right distal hind leg, booster in 1 year.
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Why do you give cats Vx low in the leg?
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In case of problems and the need to amputate.
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Where to you give DA2PPC Vx?
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SQ in Left scruff, booster in 3 weeks, then yearly.
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Where do you give Bordetella?
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Intranasal, booster in 6 mths.
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Where do you give rabies in dogs?
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SQ in Right scruff, booster in 1 year.
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What do you need to do with the rabies vx?
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Write serial # & man. name on Medical chart, record rabies tag #, Write a cert., tap & tag a S-wire to sep. cert., punch & put in med. record, record tag #, date, animal Id and semester in log book.
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What does POMR stand for?
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Problem Oriented Medical Record
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Where do you chart the animals weight?
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In the left margin of the medical form.
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What do you need to note when palpating the lymph nodes?
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The size.
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Where are the axillary lymph nodes?
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In the armpit - only palpable when enlarged.
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Where are the inguinal lymph nodes?
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Inside the thigh.
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Where are the popliteal lymph nodes?
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Caudal thigh behind the stifle.
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Where are the prescapular lymph nodes?
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In front of the shoulders.
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Where are the mandibular lymph nodes?
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Under the lower jaw.
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What's a normal CRT?
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1-3 sec.
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When do puppies deciduous teeth erupt?
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4-6 weeks.
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When do kittens deciduous teeth erupt?
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3-6 weeks.
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When do dogs permanent teeth erupt?
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4-7 months.
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When do cats permanent teeth erupt?
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3-5 months.
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When do adult canine teeth erupt?
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about 6 months.
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What's a normal puppy pulse?
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220bpm
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What's a sinus arrhythmia?
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Where the heart rate increases on inspiration & decreases on expiration.
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Are sinus arrhythmias normal in cats or dogs?
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Dogs
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What are rales?
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Abnormal lungs sounds. Crackling-dry, moist-bubbling.
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Why don't you vaccinate a sick animal?
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The vaccine could be ineffective & you could make the animal even more sick.
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What is a concern when vaccinating a cat? What may happen to them?
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They could get a vaccine induce fibrosarcoma.
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