Final Questions Flashcards
What area’s primary responsibilities include:
- Security
- Parking
- Well seen places
- Trash
- Grounds to walk dogs
Outside
What area’s primary responsibilities include:
- Reception area
- Exam rooms
- Pharmacy
- Restrooms
Outpatient
What area's primary responsibilities include: -Treatment area -Grooming -Kennels -Critical Care Hospitalized area
Inpatient
What area’s primary responsibilities include:
- Prep room
- Operating room
- Radiology
- Recovery
Surgical
What area’s primary responsibilities include:
- Dr. office
- Business office
- Employee lounge
- Library
- Storage area
Support
What percent of hospital management is cleanup?
90%
What is the primary thing that attracts clients?
Location
What is the secondary thing that attracts clients?
Price Comparison
What is internal marketing?
Reaching Out to Existing Clients
What is external marketing?
Reaching Out to Possible Clients
What is the highest priority for all hospital staff?
Animal Security & Safety
What percent of communication is verbal? What percent is body language?
40% Verbal, 60% Body Language
Who is ultimately responsible for learning and following the guidelines of handling hazardous materials in a clinic?
Employee (YOU)
What is the biggest reason behind human injury in a hospital or clinic?
Improper Restraint/Mishandling of Animals
What are the zoonotic diseases that technicians can be exposed to?
Rabies, Lyme Disease, Giardia, Pathogenic Bacteria, & Fungal
TRUE/FALSE
Parvo is a zoonotic disease that we often carry home to our pets
FALSE
Why should you wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask while performing a dental cleaning on an animal?
Avoid Bacteria
Why shouldn’t food be stored in the same area as medical supplies in a fridge?
Cross Contamination
What is the difference between a primary and secondary container?
Primary = Container it came in with proper label Secondary = Not original container, new OSHA label is put on
What are the two types of pharmacy laws?
State & Federal
What are pharmacy state laws?
Local Distribution of Drugs Within the State
What are pharmacy federal laws?
Affect the Public Safety, Controls What Can be Recieved
What organ is most responsible for the metabolism of a drug when it enters the body?
Liver
What organ is most responsible for the elimination of a drug when in the body?
Kidneys
What is the fastest route of absorption for a drug to work?
IV
What is the slowest route of absorption for a drug to work?
Orally
What does P.O mean?
Orally
What is another term for prescription drugs?
Legend Drugs
What is the term used for a drug that is outside pill form and mixed into other ingredients to make the drug suitable for individual needs?
Compounded
What is the term used for a drug with nutritional supplement that are not herbs and not approved but believed to have a therapeutic benefit?
Nutraceutical
What are the two reasons that expiration dates are used on products?
Loss of Potency & Assure it is Free of Toxic By-Products
What does a veterinarian need to be able to prescribe a controlled drug in the hospital?
DEA License Number
One pound (lbs) is how many ounces (oz)?
16
One kilogram (kg) is how many pounds (lbs)?
2.2
Who monitors the guidelines of how a controlled drug is disposed of?
FDA
TRUE/FALSE
If you use one part of a solution (drug) and add it to ten parts of another solution, you have a 1:10 dilution.
FALSE
What are the three most important things to keep in mind when ordering drugs or other products?
Keep Low Numbers, Be Mindful of Expiration Date ($), How Hard it is to Keep Inventory
What is the most important thing to remember for any sample collection to be a success?
Proper Animal Restraint
What gauges in needles are larger, and which are smaller?
Larger the Gauges, Smaller the Needle
What angle is a needle/syringe introduced into the skin during venipuncture?
25 degrees
Lateral saphenous venipuncture is best used on ____?
Standing dogs
Medial saphenous venipuncture is best used on____?
Cats
Marginal ear venipuncture is best used on ____?
Tests Needing Only a Drop of Blood
What are the most common veins used for venipuncture?
Lateral Saphenous Medial Saphenous Marginal Ear Jugular Cephalic
What are the four methods of collecting urine?
Voided (Free Catch)
Manual
Catheterization
Cystocentesis
Which urine collection method is described?
- only for animals with neurological impairments
- right before surgery
Manual
Which urine collection method is described?
- suitable for culture
- unblocking male cats
Catheterization
Which urine collection method is described?
- best for full bladder
- most sterile
Cystocentesis
What is the term used for a process used for drawing fluid from the chest via catheter or long needle?
Thoracocentisis
What is the term used for a process used for drawing fluid from the abdominal cavity?
Abdominocentisis
Where does most absorption take place in the body if oral drugs are given?
Duodenum
What are the three advantages for giving oral drugs?
Easy to Give
Less Expensive
Less Invasive
What are three disadvantages for giving oral drugs?
Not Quickly Absorbed
May Be Spit Out
Not Recommended for Vomiting/Diarrhea
Put these in order from slowest absorbed to fastest: Oral IM IV SQ
Oral - SQ - IM - IV
TRUE/FALSE
Topical drugs are good to use because they don’t have any systemic absorption into the body
FALSE
What are the five types of feeding tubes?
Orogastric, Enteral, Nasoesophageal, Esophagostomy, Gastrostomy
Which type of feeding tube is used for animals who have ingested toxins?
Orogastric
Which type of feeding tube is used for animals who take a longer time of feeding?
Enteral
Which type of feeding tube is used for cats that need a short time to eat?
Nasoesophageal
Which type of feeding tube is used for non-invasive procedures?
Esophagostomy
Which type of feeding tube is used for long term feeding needs?
Gastrostomy
What are the eight classifications of dog breeds?
Sporting, Non-Sporting, Hounds, Working, Herding, Terrier, Toy, Misc
Define SID.
Once Daily
Define BID.
Twice Daily
Define TID.
Three Times Daily
Define Qd.
Once Daily
Define Qid.
Four Times Daily
Define Qod.
Every Other Day
Define Q4h.
Every 4 Hours
Define AU.
Both Ears
Define AD
Right Ear
Define AS
Left Ear
Define OU
Both Eyes
Define OS
Left Eye
Define OD
Right Eye
How many adult teeth does a cat have?
30
How many adult teeth does a dog have?
42
How much more protein does a cat need in its diet than a dog?
5X
What percent of cats are DSH/DLH? What percent are pure bred?
90% DSH/DLH, 10% Purebred
What is the word used for when humans give human characteristics to animals (feelings)?
Anthropomorphism
What is the socialization window for puppies?
4-12 weeks
What is the socialization window for kittens?
3-7 weeks
What are the five steps to give positive rewards for good behavior?
- Catch Animal Doing Good
- Prevent/Minimalize Bad Behavior
- Meet Pet’s Needs
- Use Time Out (Take Away)
- Minimize Discipline/Use it Correctly
What are examples of remote devices used for behavior modification?
Bark Collars, Scat Mats, Motion Detectors, Noise Makers, Spray Bottles
What are the three steps for discipline to be effective?
- Immediate
- Consistent
- Appropriate Punishment
What are the stages of grieving that a person goes through with a loss of their pet?
Shock, Disbelief/Denial, Anger, Depression, Acceptance
What are three things NOT to say to someone who lost their pet?
I know how you feel
They are in a better place
Times heals
What are three things that are okay to someone who lost their pet?
It’s okay to cry
I can’t imagine how you feel
I know how much you loved them
What does polydipsia mean?
Excessive Thirst
What is the most common chemical carcinogen in a clinic?
Formalin/Formaldehyde
What is an external mite that dogs have that can be passed on to humans?
Scabies
Define PRN
Take as Needed
