Random Mix- Questions Flashcards
What color do Gram Positive bacteria stain? And why?
Purple
The thin lipid layer is effected by the decolorizer and the pink washes away
What color do Gram Negative bacteria stain?
Pink
Common name for the yeast that causes otitis in dogs?
Malassezia
Thorax Limits
Cranial: Thoracic Inlet
Caudal: Diaphragm
Dorsal: Thoracic spine
Ventral: Sternum
What are the 5 small Gram Pos. rods?
Corneybacterium
Listeria
Erysipelothrix
Arcanobacterium
Rhodococcus (more important in large animals)
What are the 2 large Gram Pos. rods?
Bacillus
Clostridium
Thorax Landmarks
Cranial: Manubrium
Caudal: xiphoid proces
Dorsal: dorsal spinus processes
Ventral: Sternum
Abdomen Limits
Cranial: diaphragm
Caudal: Pelvic inlet
Dorsal: Lumbar spine
Ventral: Linea alba
Abdomen Landmarks
Cranial: Xiphoid process
Caudal: iliac crest
Dorsal: dorsal spinus processes
Ventral: Belly wall
How is Malassezia diagnosed?
Ear swab Roll on slide Heat fix Stain with Wright’s Look for peanut men
A. GNRODs
B. GPRODs
C.GNCocci
D.GPCocci
GPRODs
A. GNRODs
B. GPRODs
C.GNCocci
D.GPCocci
GNRODs
A. GNRODs
B. GPRODs
C.GNCocci
D.GPCocci
GPCocci
A. GNRODs
B. GPRODs
C.GNCocci
D.GPCocci
GPCocci
Whole body limits
Cranial: thoracic inlet
Caudal: pelvic inlet
Dorsal: spine
Ventral: sternum or linea alba
Whole body landmarks
Cranial: manubrium
Caudal: iliac crest
Dorsal: dorsal spinus processes
Ventral: sternum or belly wall
Pelvis limits
Cranial: pelvic inlet
Caudal: tuber ischii
Pelvis landmarks
Cranial: iliac crest
Caudal: tuber ischii
Joint limits
1/4-1/3 of the bone above and below the joint
Bone limits
Joint above and below the bone
Yersinia pestis
Gram - Rod
Causes the plague
Host= Rodents (prarie dogs)
Most common visible structures in thoracic radiograph
Heart
Lung fields
Trachea
Aorta
Cr/Ca vena cava
Most common visible structures in abdominal radiograph
Liver
Stomach
Intestines
Kidneys
Urinary bladder
Malassezia pachydermatis
Otitis
Dermatitis
What is wrong?
Femoral Fracture
What is wrong?
Osteosarcoma
Give common name of joint
name visible bones
Elbow joint
Radius & Ulna
Humerus
What is wrong?
Urinary Stones
Give the common name of this joint
Name the visible bones
Stifle
Femur
Tibia/Fibula
Patella
Flabella
What type of radiograph is this?
What position is the patient in?
Name some visible bones & organs
Thoracic
Lateral
Bones: Scapula, Humerus, Radius/Ulna, Sternum, Ribs, Thoracic Vertebrae
Organs: Trachea, Heart, Diaphragm, Lung field
What is wrong?
What position is the patient in?
What are some visible bones & organs?
GDV
Lateral
Bones: Thoracic & Lumbar spine, Ribs, Sternum
Organs: Bloated stomach, Diaphragm, Heart
What type of radiograph is this?
What is wrong?
What are some bones & organs that can be seen?
Barium Swallow Radiograph
Megaesophagus
Bones: Humerus, Sternum, Ribs, Thoracic & Lumbar Vertebrae
Organs: Esophagus, Stomach, Heart, Trachea, Diaphragm, Intestines
Define PO
by mouth
When should guinea pigs be bred by and why?
Before 6months old, because they get dystocia
Define PRN
As needed
Which lab animal will seize if stressed?
Gerbils
Which lab animal has cheek pouches?
Hamsters
Who requires Vitamin C in their diet
Guinea pigs and primates
What could grabbing a gerbils tail do to it?
Sloughing
What could happen if reptiles don’t get enough UVB light?
Metabolic bone disease
Which feathers are cut on birds?
Primary
Red Top Tube contents and use
Contains- nothing Use- Bio chemistries
Purple Top Tube contents and use
Contains- EDTA Use- CBC
Define nystagmus
Rhythmic involuntary movement of both eyes in unison. Movements can be vertical, horizontal or rotational.
Define anisocoria
pupils of unequal size
Blue Top Tube contents and use
Contains- Sodium Citrate Use- Coagulation studies
Define orchiectomy
excision of one or both testes
Green Top Tube contents and use
Contains- Heparin Use- Blood gas
Tiger Top Tube contents and use
Contains- serum Use- Bio Chemistries
Grey Top Tube contents and use
Contains- Oxalate Use- Blood glucose
Blue Ring Hct contents and use
Contains- nothing Use- PCV/TP, Plasma with PTT
Red Ring Hct contents and use
Contains- Heparin Use- PCV/TP, plasma direct from patient
Black Ring Hct contents and use
Contains- Heparin Use- PCV/TP, plasma direct from avian/reptile
How would you measure and report out a PCV
With a spun crit tube Place bottom of red cells at 0% and top of plasma at 100% read the number at the buffy coat Report out as a percent
Define NPO
nothing by mouth