VEG Training Quiz 1 - Emergency and Critical Care for Vet Techs

Vocabulary flashcards covering veterinary terminology, medication classes, abbreviations, and clinical assessment findings from the VEG training content.

abdominocentesis

puncture through the abdominal wall to remove fluid from the abdomen

Afebrile

without fever

Anemia

decreased level of hemoglobin, red blood cells or packed cell

Bradycardia

slow heart rate

cardiomegaly

enlarged heart

debridement

removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue

hematemesis

large amounts of blood in vomit

hematuria

Very large amounts of blood in the urine

hypoglycemia

decreased blood sugar

pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas

AS

left ear

AD

right ear

AU

bilateral ears

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CRT

capillary refill time

FIV

feline immunodeficiency virus

FeLV

feline leukemia virus

FLUTD

feline lower urinary tract disease

NSAID

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

RDVM

regular or routine doctor of veterinary medicine or primary care veterinarian

ciprofloxacin

antibiotic

metronidazole

anti-diarrhea medication

erythromycin

antibiotic

diphenhydramine

antihistamine (treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza)

gabapentin

pain medication

heparin

anticoagulant (blood thinners)

prednisolone

steroid (lone:cats zone:dogs)

alfaxalone

induction/sedation

grade $\frac{2}{6}$ murmur

cardiovascular assessment finding

mucous membranes pink and moist

integumentary assessment finding

laterally recumbent, dull mentation

nervous system assessment

eupneic

normal respiratory rate and effort (respiratory)

area of erythema and induration noted to the distal hind leg

integumentary finding

Regular rate and rhythm

cardiovascular assessment

BSC $\frac{6}{9}$

skeletal and muscular assessment

dew claw present at bilateral front limbs

skeletal finding

ataxic gait

skeletal assessment

moderate periodontal disease

skeletal assessment