Vet Sci Flashcards
What is the fluid replacement formula?
(Weight in #s)*(%dehydrated)*454= mls of fluid needed OR you can use kgs- Kgs* % dehydrated*1000=mls needed
Define palliative
relieving or soothing symptoms of a disease without curing
Define anemia
decrease of deficiency of RBC’s and hemoglobin in the blood due to loss, destruction, or lack of production.
Define immunosuppression
reduced response by the bodies immune system
Define Active immunity
immunity that results from the bodies own response to an antigen. (best kind!)
Define passive immunity
Immunity produced by administration of PRE-FORMED antibodies. -Artificial-through injection of plasma, serum -Maternal-ingestion of colostrum
Define acquired immunity
Antigen specific immunity attributable to production of antibodies and of specific immune T-lymphs.
Define diagnosis
Complete knowledge. Art & science of distinguishing one disease from another.
In regards to Specific Resistance vs Non-Specific Resistance: What type of immunity is immediate?
Non-specific resistance
In regards to Specific Resistance vs Non-Specific Resistance: What type of immunity includes antibody production?
Specific resistance
In regards to Specific Resistance vs Non-Specific Resistance: What type of immunity protects against anything?
Non-specific resistance
In regards to Specific Resistance vs Non-Specific Resistance: What type of immunity forms long term protection?
Specific resistance
What is the vertebral formula for dogs & cats?
C7 T13 L7 S3 CY20-23
What is the vertebral formula for horses?
C7 T18 L6 S5 Cy 15-21
What is the adult dog dental formula?
2(I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3) = 42 teeth
What is the dental formula for adult cats?
2(I3/3 C1/1 P 3/2 M 1/1) = 30
Give three examples of micro-organisms.
bacteria fungi virus
What does FVRCP stand for?
-FVR-Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Virus) C-Calici Virus P-Panleukopenia (virus)
What does stress do to the immune system?
Compromises it
What is added when it is FVRCPC?
Chlamydia (bacteria)
What does DHLPP stand for? Are the diseases this contains viral or bacterial?
Distemper (viral) Hepititis/Adenovirus (viral) Leptospirosis (bacterial) Parainfluenza (Viral) Parvo (viral)
What if it was DHLPPC? What has been added?
Corona (virus)
What is the normal temperature for dogs and cats?
101.5 +/- degrees F
What is the normal respiration rate for dogs?
15-30 rpm
What is the normal respiration rate for cats?
20-30rpm
What is the normal pulse rate for adult dogs? How does it differ for toy breeds? Puppies?
60-160 bpm Toy breeds-up to 180 bpm Puppies-up to 220 bpm
What is the normal pulse rate for cats?
110-220 bpm
At what age do puppies normally receive their first Rabies Vaccination?
16 weeks