To prevent heartworm, cats and dogs should receive appropriate prophylactic medication.  What is the proper name  of the parasite responsible for heartworm? [heartworm] a.  Schistosoma mansoni b.  Dirofilaria immitis c.  Arthrobotrys d.  Echinococcus granulosarum To which major group of helminths does the heartworm parasite belong?  [majorgroup] a.  Annelida b.  Cestodes c.  Nematodes d.  Trematodes How is this parasite transmitted?  [transmission] a.  fleas b.  mosquitoes c.  biting flies d.  ticks

Roger is still not eating which appetite stimulant is the veterinarian most likely to prescribe?

Roger is going to be hospitalized for at least for 4 days, how long can his IVC remain in place? IVC is still patent.

The veterinarian asks you to administer a dose of Cyanocobalamin at 25mcg/kg, SC. How many mL and mcg of Cyanocobalamin will you administer to Roger?

The veterinarian runs the following diagnostics be run on Roger; CBC: All WNL CHEM: Blood Glucose: 60 mg/dL (BELOW NORMAL), Amylase: 200 U/L (ABOVE NORMAL), Lipase: 200 U/L (ABOVE NORMAL), all other values WNL. Canine Pancreatic Lipase (cPL) Test: 460 µg/L (ABOVE NORMAL) Canine Parvo SNAP Test: Negative Fecal Test: Negative 3-View Radiographs: Shows no signs of any foreign bodies or other abnormalities.   The Veterinarian concludes that Roger likely has Pancreatitis and puts together a treatment plan for him.  

What two routes can be used to administer Cerenia (maropitant citrate) Injectable?

The veterinarian performs her exam on Roger, she finds that his abdomen is tense and painful, and he is ~10% dehydrated, today’s contemporary fluid losses are estimated at 700 mL, otherwise Roger shows no other outward clinical signs of disease.   Her DDx List includes: Canine Parvovirus Endoparasites Foreign Body Ingestion Toxin Ingestion Pancreatitis Gastroenteritis

The veterinarian asks you to administer a single dose of Famotidine at 0.5mg/kg, SC. How many mL and mg of Famotidine will you administer to Roger?

Which vaccines are considered core in canines?

Roger has been hospitalized for pancreatitis & is going to be receiving IV fluids & medications. What is the order of steps to place an IVC?