Animal Nursing 1 Mock Laboratory Final Exam Study Guide

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to animal nursing and veterinary pharmacology as discussed in the mock laboratory final exam.

Dexmedetomidine

A drug used for sedation in veterinary medicine.

Butorphanol

An analgesic used for pain relief in animals, classified as an opioid.

Lidocaine

A local anesthetic commonly used to numb tissue in a specific area.

Atipamezole

An effective antagonist for the sedative effects of dexmedetomidine.

Controlled Substance

A drug that is regulated by law due to the potential for abuse.

Ruminant

A type of animal that digests food in a specialized stomach with multiple compartments.

Robert Jones Bandage

A type of bandage used to immobilize and protect limbs in veterinary patients.

Anatomic Landmark

A point on the body that is identifiable and used to reference anatomy.

Draping Technique

The method of laying sterile drapes over a surgical field to maintain sterility.

Gestation Length

The period of time from conception to birth; for sheep, it is typically five months.

Pulmonary Auscultation

The examination of lung sounds using a stethoscope.

IV Catheter

A tube that is inserted into a vein to administer medication or fluids.

Coccygeal Vein

A vein located on the underside of the tail of an animal, used for blood sampling.

Placentome

The structure formed by the attachment of fetal cotyledons and maternal caruncles.