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What rodent species will return to its cage after escaping?
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rats
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What are 2 ways you can get a heartrate?
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*palpating
*listen with your stethoscope |
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What is TPR?
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temp., pulse, respiration
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What are 2 rodent species that like to burrow?
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hamsters and gerbils
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True/False
The birds cage should be covered during the day to prevent direct sunlight. |
False
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What do hamsters need enough of in their diet?
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16% protein
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Why should guinea pigs not be bred after they are 7 months old?
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Their pelvic bones fuse together which means they will have a c-section and more than likely they will die.
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How do you know a rats in distress?
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red tears
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Name 2 species that are nocturnal.
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Mice and Rats
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Rats are fed a pelleted diet. Why should owners avoid feeding a seed based diet?
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*Obesity
*doesnt meet their nutritional requirements |
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What is barbaring and which species does it affect?
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chewing fur, mice
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When should you wash your hands?
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*between animals
*messing with a specimen *handling chemicals *before/after using the restroom |
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What is the noise level from a barking dog?
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80-90 decibels
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What do the Safety Data Sheets contain?
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*danger of the chemical
*chemical makeup *how the chemical will affect the body |
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What does USDA stand for?
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United States Department of Agriculture
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State the lifespan of a mouse.
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1 1/2 to 3 years
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When hamsters get diarrhea it is sometimes called_______.
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wet tail
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Rabbits urine is usually____.
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dark yellow to an orange color.
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What supplement should be given to hamsters?
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vitamin c
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What is the gestation of a hamster?
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15-16 days
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What is agnostic behavior?
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any behavior that is associated with conflict
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What is pain-induced aggression?
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most common in the vet. profession usually 2ndary to shots, etc.
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What is maternal aggression?
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When a mother feels that her offspring are threatened.
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What is predatory aggression?
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doesnt pose a threat to the handler
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What is a territorial aggression?
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common in caged female rabbits, take the males to them when breeding
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What is fear-induced aggression?
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attack when scared
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What is intermale aggression?
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aggression between males
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What id dominance aggression?
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unprovoked, very dangerous, and requires reliable restraint
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The most dangerous animal you will ever work with in the veterinary profession?
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dairy bull
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Most effective way to capture and restrain an agitated cat is to?
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quickly grasp the scruff of the neck
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What is a good method of restraining animals hospitalized for periods at a time?
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a leash muzzle
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Name 3 types muzzles and some adv. and dis. of each?
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*nylon:
adv-easy to wash dis-not as durable *leather: adv-strong and cannot bite through dis-hard to wash *leash adv-quick fix, always on hand dis-not good for very aggressing dogs |
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Give 2 reasons why a muzzeled animal should never be left unattended.
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*might hurt themselves (break their nail or hurt their eyes)
*cannot pant and may cause them to overheat |
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List 3 ways to pick up a hamster.
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*scruff them
*cup your hands around them *use a can or a jar |
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Whether a dogs on heartworm preventative is part of their ______.
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past medical history
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complete "systems overview"
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1-2 questions aboput each body system
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When you have a new patient in the exam room, what is the first aspect of visit usually consist of?
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fecal sample
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What is an aural hematoma?
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swelling of the pinna caused by broken blood vessels
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What is miosis?
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constricted pupils
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True/False
Dogs and cat have the same type of pupils. |
False
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What is epitaxis?
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bloody nasal discharge
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What is dyspnea?
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difficulty breathing
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What is syncopy?
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collapse
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What is oliguria?
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decreased amount of urine
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What is paresis?
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partial/complete
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What does polyuria mean?
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increased urination
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What does hematuria mean?
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blood in the urine
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What is the preictal period?
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period before the seizure
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What is polydipsia?
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increased drinking
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What is blepharitis?
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inflammation of the eyelids
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What is cherry eye?
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third eyelid bulging or protruding across thee eye
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What is alveoli?
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functional unit of the lungs
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What is bloat?
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air or food-filled stomach
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What is smega?
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normal discharge
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What is pruritis?
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itchy skin
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What are cataracts?
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opacity of the lens
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What is stupor mean?
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the animal will only respond to pain stimuli
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What is tapetum?
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portion of the eye that reflects light
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What is alopecia?
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hair loss
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What are crackles?
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sound like short, popping sounds at the end of inspiration
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What are wheezes?
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longer, music-like tones during expiration
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What are stridor?
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abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or voice box (larynx). It is usually heard when breathing in.
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What is anorexia?
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unwilling to eat
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What is halitosis?
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bad breath
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What is anuria?
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no urine
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What are nares?
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nostrils
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Name at least 5 guidelines for taking a history.
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*always write the history down in pen
*do not belittle the concerns of the owner *be polite *bond with the patient while talking to the owner *always keep control of the conversation |
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If your patient ingests a toxin what three questions do you ask?
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*what chemical was it
*how much did they ingest *how long ago was it |
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What clinical signs should you ALWAYS ask about?
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*lethargy
*anorexia *vomiting *diarrhea *polyuria/polydipsia *coughing/sneezing |
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Whats the difference between regurgitation and vomiting?
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regurgitation has no abdominal effort, undigested
vomiting requires abdominal effort, muscle contraction |
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Normal range for intraoccular pressure is ____.
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15-25 mm/min
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What is the normal CRT?
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<2 seconds
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What does it mean when the mucous membranes are white are pale?
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poor circulation
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What does it mean when the mm are cyanotic?
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blue- poor oxygenation
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What does it mean when the mm are injected?
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brick red-fever of infection
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What does is mean when the mm are ictonic?
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yellow-liver problems
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Name 2 places you can palpate a pulse.
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femoral artery and the tail artery
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What species stampede when they are scared?
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guinea pig
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What supplement is necessary for guinea pigs?
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vitamin c
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Rodent that only produces a few drops of urine per day.
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gerbil
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Which pocket pets should not be picked up by the scruff?
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guinea pigs and rabbits
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2 questions you ask with a seizuring animals
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How long do the seizures last and how frequently do they occur.
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If an animal is suffering from dyspenia what should you ask?
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What is the relationship to exercise?
Is it on inspiration or expiration? |
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What are the 5 freedoms in the animal welfare?
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*freedom from injury and distress
*freedom from hunger and thirst *freedom from pain, injury, or disease *freedom to express normal behavior *freedom from discomfort |
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What are 3 ways to know a cat is stress?
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*open mouth breathing
*passing out *blue mm |
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What are the 4 R's in animal welfare?
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Reduction, Replacement, Refinement, and Responsibility
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What are the buckle pouches used for in hamsters?
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babies and food
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What is dyscesia?
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pain or difficulty pOOping =-)
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2 contradictions of oral medication
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jaw fracture or esophageal problems
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What does IOP stand for?
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introoccular pressure
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braciocephalic breeds are more prone to this....?
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trouble breathing and elongated soft palate
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2 things you look for when cleaning the ears
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discharge and redness
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