Med Term

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Anemia

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Decreased RBC’S and Hgb in the blood due to loss, destruction, or lack of production

Question 1

Palliative

Answer 1

Relieving or soothing symptoms of Dz with out curing

Question 2

Immunosuppression

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Reduced response by the bodies immune system

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Active immunity

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Results from the bodies own response to an antigen

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Passive immunity

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Produced by admin of pre-formed antibodies, artificial or colostrum

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Acquired immunity

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Antigen specific immunity attributable to production of antibodies and specific T-Lymphs

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Diagnosis

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Complete knowledge

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CRF

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Chronic renal failure

Question 8

PU/PD

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Polyuric/Polydipsic

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IVDD

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Intervertebral Disk Dz

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AIHA

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Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia

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ACL

Answer 11

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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THR

Answer 12

Total Hip Replacement

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PCV

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Packed Cell Volume

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CRT

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Capillary Refill Time

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Hypercapnia

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Excess CO2 in the blood

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Nystagmus

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Involuntary movement of both eyes in unison

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Anisocoria

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Pupils of unequal size

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Laparotomy

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Incision through abdominal wall

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Orchiectomy

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Excision of one or both testes

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Onychecyomy

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Declaw

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Cyanosis

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Blue coloring of MM due to lack of O2 perfusion to tissues

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Ataxia

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Uncoordinated gait

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Gastropexy

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Surgical fixation of stomach to abdominal wall

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Pyometra

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Infection of the uterus

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Pruritis

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Itching

Question 26

Encephalomyelitis

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Inflammation of the brain or spinal cord

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DKA

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Question 28

IMHA

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Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

Question 29

TPLO

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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy

Question 30

GDV

Answer 30

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus

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PVC

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Premature ventricular Contraction

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PU

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Perineal Urethrostomy

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MCT

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Mast cell tumor

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CVT

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Certified Veterinary Technician, duties include taking medical history, treating routine problems, counseling owners, taking blood, urine, skin and other samples, preforming lab procedures

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Enucleation

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Sx removal of the eyeball

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Idiopathic

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Dz condition of unknown origin

Question 37

Mydriasis

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Dilation of the pupils

Question 38

Miosis

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Constriction of the pupil

Question 39

Cystotomy

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Incision into the bladder

Question 40

Tachycardia

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Abnormally rapid heart rate

Question 41

Dyspnea

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Labored or difficult breathing

Question 42

Hyperkalemia

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Increased potassium in the blood

Question 43

Hyponatremia

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Decreased sodium in the blood

Question 44

Sublingual

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Beneath the tongue

Question 45

Anastamosis

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Sx that connects 2 tubular organs

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Intussusception

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Prolapse of intestine causing obstruction

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Entropion

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Inversion of the eyelid

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Deciduous

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Baby teeth

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Epistaxis

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Nose bleed

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Pseudocyesis

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False pregnancy

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CACVT

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Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians