Anatomical Terminology and Veterinary Abbreviations
This lesson covers directional terms used in veterinary medicine, including cranial, caudal, dorsal, ventral, proximal, and distal. It also includes common veterinary abbreviations to enhance understanding of medical instructions and record keeping.
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Anatomical Terminology and Veterinary Abbreviations
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- Question 1
- Proximal
- Distal
- Ventral
- Cranial
- Question 2
- Sagittal
- Median
- Frontal
- Transverse
- Question 3
- Cranial
- Rostral
- Anterior
- Caudal
- Question 4
- The medication should be given orally twice a day.
- The medication should be given orally once a day.
- The medication should be given orally three times a day.
- The medication should be given intravenously twice a day.
- Question 5
- On the front paw, closest to the body
- Along the back, close to the skin surface
- Deep within the muscle tissue of the back
- On the belly, close to the skin surface
- Question 6
- PO
- IM
- IV
- SubQ
- Question 7
- Rostral
- Caudal
- Posterior
- Distal
- Question 8
- Tissue perfusion, protein levels, red blood cell count.
- Temperature, pulse, respiration.
- Tumor presence, pain response, recovery time.
- Toxicity presence, pupil response, reflexes.
- Question 9
- Twice a day
- Once a day
- Four times a day
- Three times a day
- Question 10
- Quality of Life
- Quantity of Lipid
- Quickness of Limb
- Quarterly Oral Lab
- Question 11
- Caprine
- Bovine
- Ovine
- Murine
- Question 12
- AAHA
- NAVTA
- LVT
- DVM
- Question 13
- Ornithology
- Ichthyology
- Herpetology
- Primatology
- Question 14
- Ornithology
- Hippology
- Pathology
- Ichthyology
- Question 15
- Equine
- Feline
- Avian
- Porcine
- Question 16
- A veterinarian administers a quick but potentially painful injection to euthanize a severely injured stray animal found on the street.
- A pet owner requests euthanasia for their healthy dog due to an upcoming move to a smaller apartment.
- A veterinary technician, without specific training in euthanasia procedures, performs the procedure to assist a busy veterinarian.
- A veterinarian carefully assesses an animal's chronic pain and poor prognosis, then uses AVMA-approved methods to ensure a painless and stress-free passing.
- Question 17
- The location where the procedure is performed.
- The cost of the procedure.
- The intent to relieve suffering versus convenience or neglect.
- The breed of the animal.
- Question 18
- German Shorthaired Pinscher
- Neither breed
- German Shepherd
- Both breeds equally
- Question 19
- A veterinarian consulting with the owner about quality of life concerns before euthanizing their elderly pet.
- An animal shelter employee with no formal training using a gunshot to euthanize a cat.
- A breeder euthanizing a puppy with a cleft palate to prevent future suffering.
- A veterinarian using appropriate sedation and a two-step process to euthanize a dog with terminal cancer.
- Question 20
- German Shorthaired Pinscher
- Both breeds are equally suitable.
- Neither breed is suitable.
- German Shepherd
List of Flashcards20 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink of what comes 'before'.Memory TipLike 'anterior', meaning before in time.
- Card 2HintRelates to the snout.Memory TipImagine a rooster's beak points forward.
- Card 3HintOpposite of anterior.Memory Tip'Posterior' is like 'after' in sequence.
- Card 4HintThink of the skull.Memory Tip'Cranium' refers to the skull.
- Card 5HintLike facing forward.Memory TipImagine a 'crown' dividing front/back.
- Card 6HintThink of a dog's sharp teeth.Memory TipCanines are dogs.
- Card 7HintRelating to catsMemory TipSounds like 'fee-line', catlike.
- Card 8HintThink of equestrian sports.Memory Tip'Equal' to a horse!.
- Card 9HintZoo- means animalMemory TipZoo logic: study of animals.
- Card 10HintRoots from Greek pathos (suffering).Memory TipPath-ill-ogy: Study of illness.
- Card 11HintThink 'M' for muscle.Memory TipIM injections go INTO MUSCLE.
- Card 12HintThink 'V' for vein.Memory TipIV drugs travel via VEINS.
- Card 13HintThink of what you use to take oral medication.Memory TipPO is BY MOUTH.
- Card 14HintWhat does a vet check first?Memory TipTPR = Temperature, Pulse, Respiration.
- Card 15HintThink about where this route avoids.Memory TipSubQ = Under the SKIN.
- Card 16HintFocuses on relieving pain and ensuring a peaceful passing.Memory TipThink of 'eu' meaning 'good' - a good and peaceful ending.
- Card 17HintWhat makes life worth living for the animal? What impacts QOL?Memory TipRemember QOL: Quality of Life impacts the decision.
- Card 18HintThe opposite of ethical euthanasia.Memory TipUnethical = Unnecessary suffering.
- Card 19HintThink of a versatile hunting dog.Memory TipPinscher = Points! Energetic and always ready.
- Card 20HintKnown for their herding and protective abilities.Memory TipShepherd = Strong & Smart, always ready to help on the farm.