Memorize Flashcards
Immature heartworms found in the blood of dogs and cats are called __________.
Microfilaria
A method of visualizing internal organs using magnetic fields is called ________
(MRI) magnetic resonance imaging
A method of visualizing internal organs using sound waves is called ?
Ultrasonography
The art of preventing the contamination of a disinfected or sterile area is called ________.
Aseptic technique
The condition in which no living microorganisms are present is called _________.
Sterility
What instrument with a flat blade and a light is used to push down on the tongue when intubating an animal ?
Laryngoscope
A potential post operative complication of surgery , the splitting open of a surgical incision , is called ?
Dehiscence
The study of poisons and the harmful effects they have on a living organisms is called _________.
Toxicology
The study of abnormal fetal development is called ________
Teratology
Substances that damage the developing fetus are called _________.
Teratogens or mutagens
What is an anthelmintic ?
A drug that kills worms .
Name four drug dosing routes .
Inhalation , Injectable , ocular , topical , oral , or rectal
What do you call a specialist who studies disease ?
Pathologist
What is pharmacology ?
The study of drug effects on a organ system
Any alteration of normal anatomy or physiology of an animal is called ________.
Disease
