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VTT 246 Surgery > History & Pre-op > Flashcards

History & Pre-op Flashcards

1
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What is signalment?

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A way to identify a patient

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What is included in a signalment?

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Species, breed, age, gender, reproduction status. In our lab also the shelter A#

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What is a minimum patient database?

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PCV, Total Solids/Proteins, Blood Glucose, and Blood Urea Nitrogen

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What does a Total protein test tell about the patient?

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Plasma protein levels

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What does a PCV test tells us about the patient

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% of RBCs in blood

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What does the blood glucose show on a test result?

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A measure of the animal’s nutritional level, but it is more often used to monitor metabolism and physiology.

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What will a BUN test tell us about a patient?

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Kidney function & hydration status.

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What is a the “normal” ranges for a PCV on a canine?

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39 - 56%

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What is the “normal” range of a BUN for an adult canine.

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8-27 mg/dl

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10
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What is the “normal” range of a BUN for an adult feline?

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15-35 mg/dl

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What is the “normal” range of a blood glucose for an adult canine?

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73-115 mg/dl

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What is the “normal” range of a blood glucose for an adult feline?

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63-150 mg/dl

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What other tests would be a good idea to run before a anesthetic procedure?

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CBC, ALT, Coagulation panels, Electrolytes

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14
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What is the purpose of a client consent form

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Covers client and practices legal rights.

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What should be included in a client consent form?

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Patient name, identification, specific procedures, potential risks, DVMs name, items being declined by the client, and client signature.

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16
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How is a physical exam done by a veterinarian and by a tech different?

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DVMs exam is for dignosis, Techs is for efficient patient care and needs.

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17
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What vitals are checked during a physical exam?

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Temperature, pulse, heart rate, mucus membrane, weight, respiration, Capillary refill time.

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18
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Why is body weight important before a surgical procedure?

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anesthetics are based on weight

19
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What does LOC stand for?

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Level of consciousness

20
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Define mentation

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mental activity

21
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Define lethargic

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slow, tired, dullness-

22
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Define obtunded

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Can not be fully aroused

23
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Define stuporous

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Can only be aroused by painful stimuli

24
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Define comatose

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Unresponsive

25
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List and define the three different types of supervision in veterinary medicine.

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Direct (DVM on premises)
Indirect (DVM not on premises but has given instructions)
Immediate (DVM is in audible/visual range)

26
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Give some examples for each level of supervision.

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Direct - Anesthesia Induction
Indirect - Centesis
Immediate - dental extraction

27
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What type of questions should be asked during a pre-surgical history?

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Open ended questions

28
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What is a normal temperature for an dog

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99.5 - 102 F

29
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What is a normal temperature for a cat

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100.5 - 102 F

30
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What is a normal pulse for a dog

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60 - 140 BPM

31
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What is a normal pulse for a cat

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140 - 200 BPM

32
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What is a normal RR for a dog

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8 - 20 bpm

33
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What is a normal RR for a cat

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8 - 30 bpm

34
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What is the surgical fluid rate?

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10mls / kg / hr

35
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What should be included on a patient medical record?

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Signalment, Reason for visit, Hx, PE, Vitals, Blood draw site, premeds (including site) IVC site and size, Lab findings, brief desc, of anesthesia / procedure, Recovery, Misc.

36
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What is a Phenothiazines?

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Antipsychotic and antihistaminic drugs

37
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Give an example of a Phenothiazine drug?

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Acepromazine

38
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What does a Phenothiazine drug do?

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Sedation, muscle relaxation, antiemetic

39
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Why do we pre-medicate?

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Reduce stress, reduce the amount of anesthesia needed, pain management, easy stress of recovery.

40
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What is a Benzodiazapines?

A

Anti-anxiety drugs

41
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Give an example of a Benzodiazapine drug

A

Diazapam

42
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What are Alpha 2 Agonist drugs?

A

CNS depressant

43
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Give an example of a Alpha 2 Agonist

A

xylazine

44
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Give an example of a Dissociative drug

A

Ketamine

VTT 246 Surgery (7 decks)

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