Veterinary Assisting Friday Test Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the Veterinary Assisting study guide covering basic drug calculations, abbreviations, small and large animal restraint devices, core vaccines, and medical terms.

Total Dose Formula

$$\text{Total Dose (mg)} = \text{Patient Weight (kg)} \times \text{Dose Ordered (mg/kg)}$$

Volume per Dose Formula

$$\text{Volume per Dose (mL)} = \text{Total Dose (mg)} \div \text{Drug Concentration (mg/mL)}$$

Total Daily Volume Formula

$$\text{Total Daily Volume (mL)} = \text{Volume per Dose} \times \text{Doses per Day (from frequency)}$$

Pounds to Kilograms Conversion

To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by $2.2$.

SID

Once daily

BID

Twice daily

TID

Three times daily

QID

Four times daily

PO

By mouth

SQ

Subcutaneous

IV

Intravenous

IM

Intramuscular

Muzzle

Device used for dogs (occasionally cats) that prevents biting during a painful or stressful procedure.

Globe Muzzle (Cat Bubble/Astronaut Helmet)

Clear plastic dome over the head used for cats; prevents biting while allowing full visibility and breathing, unlike an opaque muzzle.

Towel Wrap ("Cat Burrito")

Restraint method for cats that wraps the body to control scratching/biting while exposing one area (e.g., a leg) at a time.

Cat Bag

A mesh/fabric bag for cats that restrains the body for exams, injections, or nail trims.

Scruffing

Restraint technique for cats involving gripping the loose skin at the back of the neck to control the head and limit movement.

Cat Gloves (Gauntlets)

Heavy bite/scratch-resistant gloves for handling a fractious or feral cat directly.

Catch Pole

Device used for dogs and cats consisting of a pole with a loop that goes around the neck for safe restraint of an aggressive or loose animal from a distance.

Net

Used for cats to capture an animal that cannot be safely hand-restrained, allowing safe injection or transfer without direct handling.

Clamshell / Squisher

A net-type clamshell device (not a rigid carrier) for cats that folds around the animal and gently compresses it to hold the animal still for injections or exams.

Halter & Lead Rope

Basic control device for horses and cattle used for leading and light restraint.

Twitch

Restraint device for horses consisting of a loop/chain on the upper lip; produces a calming distraction via endorphin release.

Squeeze Chute

Restraint device for cattle that confines the body for vaccination, hoof work, or exams.

Stanchion / Headgate

Restraint device for cattle that restrains the head/neck for milking, feeding, or brief procedures.

Stocks

Free-standing frame for horses limiting whole-body movement for exams.

Cross-Tying

Restraint method for horses using two lead ropes from opposite posts to limit head movement.

Hobbles

Straps for horses and cattle limiting stride to prevent kicking/wandering.

Nose Tongs / Bull Lead

Restraint device for cattle (bulls) that attaches to the nose ring for direct, close-range control.

Tail Restraint

Restraint method for cattle involving gently holding/lifting the tail to discourage kicking.

FVRCP

Core vaccine for cats administered via Subcutaneous (SQ) route; protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (feline herpesvirus), Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (feline "distemper").

DHPP

Core vaccine for dogs administered via Subcutaneous (SQ) route; protects against Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.

Osteoarthritis

Meaning: Inflammation of a bone and joint. Word parts: oste/o (bone) + arthr (joint) + -itis (inflammation).

Hypothyroidism

Meaning: Condition of deficient thyroid hormone. Word parts: hypo- (below/deficient) + thyroid (thyroid gland) + -ism (condition).

Gastritis

Meaning: Inflammation of the stomach. Word parts: gastr/o (stomach) + -itis (inflammation).

Dermatitis

Meaning: Inflammation of the skin. Word parts: dermat/o (skin) + -itis (inflammation).

Hyperglycemia

Meaning: Excessive sugar in the blood. Word parts: hyper- (above/excessive) + glyc (sugar) + -emia (blood condition).

Bradycardia

Meaning: Abnormally slow heart rate. Word parts: brady- (slow) + card (heart) + -ia (condition).