Pre Entrance Exam

Question 1

What does the Preventive Health Care Plan encompass?

Answer 1

Regular physical examinations, Parasite screening tests, Bloodwork, and Core vaccinations.

Question 2

Initial wellness visits for puppies and kittens occur every ______ beginning at ______ of age until the animal is approximately ______ of age.

Answer 2

1. ) 3-4 weeks
2. ) 6-8 weeks
3. ) 16 weeks

Question 3

Our companion animals will begin _____ and _____ parasite control medications at their ______ visit and will continue these throughout their life.

Answer 3

1. ) Internal
2. ) External
3. ) First

Question 4

Veterinarians usually recommend an elective _______ or a ______ once the patient is about 6 months of age.

Answer 4

1. ) Ovariohysterectomy (spay)

2. ) Castration (neuter)

Question 5

Both dogs and cats are checked regularly for INTERNAL PARASITES commonly referred to as _____.

Answer 5

Worms

Question 6

These “worms” include the intestinal parasites: ______, ______, ______, ______, and the intestinal protozoa called ______

Answer 6

Hookworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms, Whipworms, Coccidia.

Question 7

The scientific name for heart worms is ______ ______.

Answer 7

Dirofilaria immitis

Question 8

To check for intestinal parasites a _____ or _____ sample is required.

Answer 8

Fecal or Stool

Question 9

To check for heart worms a _____ sample is required.

Answer 9

Blood

Question 10

Hookworms, Roundworms and Tapeworms have _____ potential.

Answer 10

Zoonotic

Question 11

Zoonotic

Answer 11

Means that the parasites can be transmitted to humans.

Question 12

Pets are also susceptible to EXTERNAL PARASITES such as _____, _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 12

Fleas, Ticks, Mites, Lice

Question 13

_____ can only be seen by performing a _____ and looking under the microscope, all other external parasites can be seen with the unaided eye.

Answer 13

1. ) Mites

2. ) Skin Scrape

Question 14

_____, _____, and the ______ also have zoonotic potential.

Answer 14

Fleas, Ticks, Scabies Mites

Question 15

Parasite prevention programs are

Answer 15

Tailored to each individual patient

Question 16

All pets should be on a parasite prevention program ______.

Answer 16

Year round

Question 17

Core CANINE vaccines include: _____, _____, _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 17

Canine Parvovirus (CPV), Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Canine Adenovirus (CAV), Canine Parainfluenza Virus (CPiV), Rabies

Question 18

Core FELINE vaccines include: _____, _____, _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 18

Feline Herpesvirus 1 (FHV1), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV), Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV-kittens), Rabies

Question 19

Kittens and cats should be tested for feline leukemia virus prior to the _______.

Answer 19

First vaccination

Question 20

Feline leukemia vaccine is considered a core vaccination for any cat who ______.

Answer 20

Goes outside

Question 21

Rabies vaccination is required for all _____, ____, and ____ in the state of Alabama.

Answer 21

Dogs, Cats, Ferrets.

Question 22

Puppies and kittens are given a vaccine for rabies that is good for _____, after the first year they can receive a vaccine that is good for ______ or ______.

Answer 22

1. ) One year
2. ) One year
3. ) Three years

Question 23

Medical math relies heavily on the _____ system.

Answer 23

Metric

Question 24

Everyday calculations include:

1. Converting a pets weight from pounds to _____.
2. How much ______ to administer.
3. Determining the ______ and ______ of tablets to go home.
4. ____ fluid rates.
5. Providing a client with an ______ for recommended treatment.

Answer 24

1. ) Kilograms
2. ) Medication
3. ) Strength, Number
4. ) IV
5. ) Estimate

Question 25

Converting POUNDS to KILOGRAMS

Answer 25

Solution: ___ lb ÷ 2.2 = ___ kg
Example: Convert 75 lb to kilograms
75 lb ÷ 2.2 = 34.09 kg

1 kg = 2.2 lb
1 lb = 0.45 kg

Question 26

Calculating the dose of a medication to give to a patient

Answer 26

Solution: First, convert lb to kg
Next calculate the dose based on weight ( _ kg × _ mg per kg)
Finally calculate tablets needed per dose ( _ mg ÷ _ mg per tablet)

Example: A dog that weighs 22 lb needs a medication at a dose of 5 mg per kilogram. The medication comes in 25 mg tablets. How many tablets would the dog receive at each dose?
22 lb ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg
10 kg × 5 mg = 50 mg
50 mg ÷ 25 mg per tab = 2 tablets per dose.

Question 27

If a dog is UP TO 40 lbs, how many people are required to lift/restrain?

Answer 27

1 person

Question 28

If a dog is 41-80 lbs, how many people are required to lift/restrain?

Answer 28

2 people

Question 29

If a dog is 81-120 lbs, how many people are required to lift/restrain?

Answer 29

3 people

Question 30

What are the rules for lifting?

Answer 30

Keep your back straight and lift with your legs. Never bend over the waist to lift an object.

Question 31

1st vaccines start at _____ weeks old

Answer 31

5-8

Question 32

2nd vaccines start at _____ weeks old

Answer 32

9-11

Question 33

3rd vaccines start at _____ weeks old

Answer 33

12+

Question 34

Annual checkups being at ______ or older

Answer 34

6 months

Question 35

Clients may try to opt out of exams and fecals; New protocol states that all kittens should have at least _____ exams and _____ negative fecals.

Answer 35

2

Question 36

What is a TRIPLE SCREEN for kittens/cats?

Answer 36

A snap test that tests for Feline Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and Heart worms.